Poultry production tonnes in United States
United States: Poultry production tonnes was 22.55 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
22.55 million
Change on year
up 0.5%
World rank
2nd
of 199 countries
All-time high
22.90 million
in 2019
All-time low
3.23 million
in 1962
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Poultry production tonnes in United States, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, poultry production tonnes in United States stood at 22.55 million.
The figure is up 0.5% on the previous year and up 10.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, poultry production tonnes in United States peaked at 22.90 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 3.23 million, in 1962.
That places United States 2nd out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Poultry production tonnes in United States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3.31 million | — |
| 1962 | 3.23 million | -2.2% |
| 1963 | 3.37 million | +4.1% |
| 1964 | 3.49 million | +3.7% |
| 1965 | 3.71 million | +6.3% |
| 1966 | 4.05 million | +9.0% |
| 1967 | 4.22 million | +4.3% |
| 1968 | 4.12 million | -2.3% |
| 1969 | 4.34 million | +5.3% |
| 1970 | 4.64 million | +7.1% |
| 1971 | 4.69 million | +0.9% |
| 1972 | 4.92 million | +4.9% |
| 1973 | 4.83 million | -1.8% |
| 1974 | 4.85 million | +0.5% |
| 1975 | 4.73 million | -2.5% |
| 1976 | 5.32 million | +12.5% |
| 1977 | 5.40 million | +1.6% |
| 1978 | 5.69 million | +5.3% |
| 1979 | 6.27 million | +10.1% |
| 1980 | 6.49 million | +3.5% |
| 1981 | 6.90 million | +6.4% |
| 1982 | 6.93 million | +0.3% |
| 1983 | 7.10 million | +2.5% |
| 1984 | 7.37 million | +3.9% |
| 1985 | 7.73 million | +4.8% |
| 1986 | 8.21 million | +6.2% |
| 1987 | 9.03 million | +10.0% |
| 1988 | 9.38 million | +3.9% |
| 1989 | 10.04 million | +7.0% |
| 1990 | 10.76 million | +7.2% |
| 1991 | 11.33 million | +5.3% |
| 1992 | 12.01 million | +6.0% |
| 1993 | 12.54 million | +4.3% |
| 1994 | 13.35 million | +6.5% |
| 1995 | 13.94 million | +4.4% |
| 1996 | 14.69 million | +5.4% |
| 1997 | 15.13 million | +3.0% |
| 1998 | 15.32 million | +1.2% |
| 1999 | 16.19 million | +5.7% |
| 2000 | 16.58 million | +2.4% |
| 2001 | 16.99 million | +2.5% |
| 2002 | 17.52 million | +3.1% |
| 2003 | 17.70 million | +1.0% |
| 2004 | 18.21 million | +2.9% |
| 2005 | 18.83 million | +3.4% |
| 2006 | 18.97 million | +0.7% |
| 2007 | 19.39 million | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 19.88 million | +2.5% |
| 2009 | 18.95 million | -4.7% |
| 2010 | 19.58 million | +3.3% |
| 2011 | 19.79 million | +1.1% |
| 2012 | 19.80 million | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 20.09 million | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 20.40 million | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 21.02 million | +3.0% |
| 2016 | 21.48 million | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 21.91 million | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 22.30 million | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 22.90 million | +2.7% |
| 2020 | 21.47 million | -6.2% |
| 2021 | 21.81 million | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 22.27 million | +2.1% |
| 2023 | 22.44 million | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 22.55 million | +0.5% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 22.55 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 117,382, 192.1× the median. (64 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.76 million | 3.23 million | 4.34 million | 9 |
| 1970s | 5.13 million | 4.64 million | 6.27 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.92 million | 6.49 million | 10.04 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.53 million | 10.76 million | 16.19 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.30 million | 16.58 million | 19.88 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.93 million | 19.58 million | 22.90 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 22.11 million | 21.47 million | 22.55 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near United States
More reference data data for United States
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 19.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 24.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 119.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 20.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 119.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 64.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 52.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 133.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 589.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 112.69 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is poultry production tonnes in United States?
- Poultry production tonnes in United States was 22.55 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest poultry production tonnes recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 22.90 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest poultry production tonnes recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.23 million in 1962.
- How does United States rank for poultry production tonnes?
- United States ranks 2nd out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is poultry production tonnes rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Poultry production tonnes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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