Chicken meat production in Ethiopia
In 2024 Ethiopia produced 61,261 t of chicken meat, the 99th largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 11%. The record was 73,272 t in 2015.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 61,261 t
- World rank
- 99 of 189
- 10-year change
- −11%
- Record
- 73,272 t
- 2015
Chicken meat in Ethiopia, 1993–2024 (tonnes)
Ethiopia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.05%
- 0.07% in 2014
- kg per person
- 0.46
- world 15.7
- 10-year change
- −11%
- world +27%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | Croatia | 67,130 | 0.05% |
| 98 | Kuwait | 62,000 | 0.05% |
| 99 | Ethiopia | 61,261 | 0.05% |
| 100 | United Arab Emirates | 59,075 | 0.05% |
| 101 | Angola | 57,631 | 0.04% |
Map of world production of chicken meat
Share of the world total; Ethiopia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 61,261 | +6.0% |
| 2023 | 57,775 | +18% |
| 2022 | 48,846 | −22% |
| 2021 | 62,991 | −6.7% |
| 2020 | 67,479 | +16% |
| 2019 | 58,273 | −18% |
| 2018 | 71,092 | +5.5% |
| 2017 | 67,383 | −6.3% |
| 2016 | 71,931 | −1.8% |
| 2015 | 73,272 | +6.5% |
| 2014 | 68,809 | +11% |
| 2013 | 61,840 | +2.2% |
| 2012 | 60,480 | +12% |
| 2011 | 53,920 | −8.9% |
| 2010 | 59,200 | +17% |
| 2009 | 50,400 | +3.7% |
| 2008 | 48,589 | +5.1% |
| 2007 | 46,240 | +2.3% |
| 2006 | 45,200 | +6.2% |
| 2005 | 42,560 | −9.6% |
| 2004 | 47,096 | −6.1% |
| 2003 | 50,160 | −7.2% |
| 2002 | 54,064 | +8.5% |
| 2001 | 49,840 | +33% |
| 2000 | 37,600 | +1.0% |
| 1999 | 37,240 | +0.8% |
| 1998 | 36,960 | +1.8% |
| 1997 | 36,300 | +0.4% |
| 1996 | 36,170 | +0.6% |
| 1995 | 35,970 | −0.1% |
| 1994 | 36,000 | 0.0% |
| 1993 | 36,000 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 1,046 t USD 1.7 m
- Importer rank
- 160 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 Ethiopia?
Ethiopia produced 61,261 t in 2024, 0.05% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Ethiopia rank in the world for production of chicken meat?
Ethiopia ranked 99th 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 Ethiopia changed?
It fell by 11% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +27% for the world. The record was 73,272 t in 2015.
Does Ethiopia export or import meat of chickens, fresh or chilled?
In 2024 Ethiopia reported no exports and imports of 1,046 t (USD 1.7 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; the 2024 figure for Ethiopia is imputed by FAO. 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.