Chicken meat production in Croatia
In 2024 Croatia produced 67,130 t of chicken meat, the 97th largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 35%. This is the highest figure on record.
- Production, 2024
- 67,130 t
- World rank
- 97 of 189
- 10-year change
- +35%
- Record
- 67,130 t
- 2024
Chicken meat in Croatia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Croatia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.05%
- 0.05% in 2014
- kg per person
- 17.3
- world 15.7
- 10-year change
- +35%
- world +27%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | Uruguay | 74,323 | 0.06% |
| 96 | Slovenia | 72,750 | 0.06% |
| 97 | Croatia | 67,130 | 0.05% |
| 98 | Kuwait | 62,000 | 0.05% |
| 99 | Ethiopia | 61,261 | 0.05% |
Map of world production of chicken meat
Share of the world total; Croatia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 67,130 | +11% |
| 2023 | 60,220 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | 58,960 | +0.6% |
| 2021 | 58,610 | +3.5% |
| 2020 | 56,650 | +5.0% |
| 2019 | 53,940 | +2.5% |
| 2018 | 52,600 | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 52,400 | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 52,000 | −0.6% |
| 2015 | 52,300 | +5.0% |
| 2014 | 49,800 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 48,800 | −2.4% |
| 2012 | 50,000 | +3.1% |
| 2011 | 48,500 | +1.9% |
| 2010 | 47,600 | +64% |
| 2009 | 29,000 | −6.8% |
| 2008 | 31,100 | −0.3% |
| 2007 | 31,200 | +5.8% |
| 2006 | 29,500 | −4.8% |
| 2005 | 31,000 | −19% |
| 2004 | 38,500 | −7.0% |
| 2003 | 41,380 | +20% |
| 2002 | 34,539 | +35% |
| 2001 | 25,600 | +3.6% |
| 2000 | 24,700 | +1.5% |
| 1999 | 24,330 | −2.3% |
| 1998 | 24,900 | −5.5% |
| 1997 | 26,351 | +3.7% |
| 1996 | 25,400 | −2.3% |
| 1995 | 26,000 | −1.8% |
| 1994 | 26,490 | +7.2% |
| 1993 | 24,700 | −12% |
| 1992 | 28,200 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 7,899 t USD 17.5 m
- Exporter rank
- 51 of 123
- Imports
- 20,929 t USD 58.4 m
- Importer rank
- 82 of 189
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of chicken meat in Croatia?
Croatia produced 67,130 t in 2024, 0.05% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Croatia rank in the world for production of chicken meat?
Croatia ranked 97th of 189 countries in 2024. The largest producer was United States with 15.7% of the world total.
How has the production of chicken meat in Croatia changed?
It rose by 35% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +27% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
Does Croatia export or import meat of chickens, fresh or chilled?
In 2024 Croatia reported exports of 7,899 t (USD 17.5 m) and imports of 20,929 t (USD 58.4 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.