> In 2024 Hungary produced 401,760 t of chicken meat, the 46th largest in the world (0.31% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 48%.

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# Chicken meat production in Hungary

In 2024 Hungary produced 401,760 t of chicken meat, the 46th largest in the world (0.31% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 48%. This is the highest figure on record.

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Production, 2024401,760 t
World rank46 of 189
10-year change+48%
Record401,760 t2024

## Chicken meat in Hungary, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Hungary compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.31%0.27% in 2014
kg per person41.5world 15.7
10-year change+48%world +27%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 44 | [Algeria](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/algeria/) | 448,820 | 0.35% |
| 45 | [Dominican Republic](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/dominican-republic/) | 421,615 | 0.33% |
| 46 | **Hungary** | 401,760 | 0.31% |
| 47 | [Guatemala](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/guatemala/) | 391,942 | 0.31% |
| 48 | [Kazakhstan](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/kazakhstan/) | 352,738 | 0.27% |

[Full ranking of 189 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/)

### Map of world production of chicken meat

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Hungary is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 401,760 | +6.0% |
| 2023 | 378,980 | +8.6% |
| 2022 | 348,840 | −5.1% |
| 2021 | 367,610 | +3.7% |
| 2020 | 354,480 | +5.6% |
| 2019 | 335,570 | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 326,730 | −4.2% |
| 2017 | 341,107 | +3.9% |
| 2016 | 328,414 | +4.8% |
| 2015 | 313,252 | +15% |
| 2014 | 271,334 | +11% |
| 2013 | 244,240 | −3.8% |
| 2012 | 253,843 | +7.7% |
| 2011 | 235,660 | +6.5% |
| 2010 | 221,370 | +3.8% |
| 2009 | 213,266 | −1.8% |
| 2008 | 217,225 | +11% |
| 2007 | 195,704 | −7.3% |
| 2006 | 211,088 | −14% |
| 2005 | 246,217 | −2.7% |
| 2004 | 253,146 | −5.2% |
| 2003 | 267,081 | −3.9% |
| 2002 | 278,038 | −0.3% |
| 2001 | 278,783 | −0.7% |
| 2000 | 280,666 | +16% |
| 1999 | 242,360 | −21% |
| 1998 | 305,580 | +19% |
| 1997 | 256,623 | −1.6% |
| 1996 | 260,800 | −4.2% |
| 1995 | 272,300 | +5.8% |
| 1994 | 257,400 | +7.1% |
| 1993 | 240,300 | −3.3% |
| 1992 | 248,400 | +0.7% |
| 1991 | 246,700 | −22% |
| 1990 | 317,000 | −0.8% |
| 1989 | 319,700 | −14% |
| 1988 | 373,100 | −1.1% |
| 1987 | 377,300 | +5.5% |
| 1986 | 357,700 | +9.8% |
| 1985 | 325,700 | +1.1% |
| 1984 | 322,000 | +0.6% |
| 1983 | 320,000 | −5.9% |
| 1982 | 340,000 | +18% |
| 1981 | 289,200 | +2.8% |
| 1980 | 281,200 | +8.7% |
| 1979 | 258,800 | +0.2% |
| 1978 | 258,200 | −1.1% |
| 1977 | 261,000 | +2.2% |
| 1976 | 255,500 | +18% |
| 1975 | 216,400 | +0.4% |
| 1974 | 215,600 | +15% |
| 1973 | 186,800 | +14% |
| 1972 | 164,300 | +25% |
| 1971 | 131,100 | −9.5% |
| 1970 | 144,900 | +1.8% |
| 1969 | 142,400 | +21% |
| 1968 | 117,500 | −6.4% |
| 1967 | 125,600 | +0.1% |
| 1966 | 125,500 | +15% |
| 1965 | 109,100 | −8.0% |
| 1964 | 118,600 | +5.3% |
| 1963 | 112,600 | +12% |
| 1962 | 100,500 | +5.6% |
| 1961 | 95,200 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports120,307 t USD 305 m
Exporter rank15 of 123
Imports45,539 t USD 141 m
Importer rank64 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](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of chicken meat in Hungary?

Hungary produced 401,760 t in 2024, 0.31% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Hungary rank in the world for production of chicken meat?

Hungary ranked 46th 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 Hungary changed?

It rose by 48% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +27% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.

### Does Hungary export or import meat of chickens, fresh or chilled?

In 2024 Hungary reported exports of 120,307 t (USD 305 m) and imports of 45,539 t (USD 141 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

[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/united-states/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/china/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/brazil/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/russia/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/india/)[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/indonesia/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/mexico/)[Egypt](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/egypt/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/turkey/)[Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/japan/)[Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/poland/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/pakistan/)
[All countries producing chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/)

## Other products of Hungary

[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/hungary/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/hungary/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/hungary/)[Sunflower seed](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed/hungary/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/hungary/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/hungary/)[Sunflower-seed oil, crude](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed-oil/hungary/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/hungary/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/hungary/)[Rapeseed](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/hungary/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/hungary/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/hungary/)
[Agricultural production in Hungary](https://husfarm.com/production/country/hungary/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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