> In 2024 Iran produced 2.3 million t of chicken meat, the 14th largest in the world (1.77% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 12%.

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# Chicken meat production in Iran

In 2024 Iran produced 2.3 million t of chicken meat, the 14th largest in the world (1.77% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 12%. The record was 2.4 million t in 2020.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

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Production, 20242.3 million t
World rank14 of 189
10-year change+12%
Record2.4 million t2020

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

## Iran compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total1.8%2.0% in 2014
kg per person24.8world 15.7
10-year change+12%world +27%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12 | [Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/pakistan/) | 2,362,000 | 1.8% |
| 13 | [Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/argentina/) | 2,304,000 | 1.8% |
| 14 | **Iran** | 2,268,606 | 1.8% |
| 15 | [Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/thailand/) | 1,917,977 | 1.5% |
| 16 | [South Africa](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/south-africa/) | 1,915,000 | 1.5% |

[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; Iran is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 2,268,606 | +7.1% |
| 2023 | 2,117,226 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 2,089,644 | −0.8% |
| 2021 | 2,106,293 | −13% |
| 2020 | 2,430,450 | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 2,331,968 | −1.0% |
| 2018 | 2,355,000 | +5.3% |
| 2017 | 2,237,000 | +8.1% |
| 2016 | 2,069,500 | −2.5% |
| 2015 | 2,122,000 | +4.4% |
| 2014 | 2,033,000 | +3.4% |
| 2013 | 1,967,000 | +5.1% |
| 2012 | 1,871,000 | +4.9% |
| 2011 | 1,783,000 | +7.0% |
| 2010 | 1,666,000 | +3.5% |
| 2009 | 1,610,000 | +2.9% |
| 2008 | 1,565,000 | +6.6% |
| 2007 | 1,468,000 | +7.9% |
| 2006 | 1,360,000 | +9.9% |
| 2005 | 1,237,000 | +7.4% |
| 2004 | 1,152,000 | +4.3% |
| 2003 | 1,104,000 | +17% |
| 2002 | 942,000 | +6.4% |
| 2001 | 885,000 | +10% |
| 2000 | 803,000 | +11% |
| 1999 | 725,000 | +4.2% |
| 1998 | 696,000 | −2.2% |
| 1997 | 712,000 | +9.5% |
| 1996 | 650,000 | +2.0% |
| 1995 | 637,000 | +3.9% |
| 1994 | 613,000 | +9.5% |
| 1993 | 560,000 | +7.7% |
| 1992 | 520,000 | +24% |
| 1991 | 420,000 | +11% |
| 1990 | 380,000 | 0.0% |
| 1989 | 380,000 | +15% |
| 1988 | 330,000 | 0.0% |
| 1987 | 330,000 | +8.2% |
| 1986 | 305,000 | +30% |
| 1985 | 235,000 | 0.0% |
| 1984 | 235,000 | +2.2% |
| 1983 | 230,000 | +7.0% |
| 1982 | 215,000 | +0.9% |
| 1981 | 213,000 | +0.9% |
| 1980 | 211,000 | +1.0% |
| 1979 | 209,000 | +7.2% |
| 1978 | 195,000 | +20% |
| 1977 | 163,000 | +22% |
| 1976 | 134,000 | +17% |
| 1975 | 115,000 | −1.7% |
| 1974 | 117,000 | +6.4% |
| 1973 | 110,000 | 0.0% |
| 1972 | 110,000 | +13% |
| 1971 | 97,700 | +13% |
| 1970 | 86,800 | +13% |
| 1969 | 77,100 | +13% |
| 1968 | 68,400 | +14% |
| 1967 | 60,000 | +43% |
| 1966 | 42,000 | 0.0% |
| 1965 | 42,000 | 0.0% |
| 1964 | 42,000 | +3.4% |
| 1963 | 40,600 | +5.5% |
| 1962 | 38,500 | 0.0% |
| 1961 | 38,500 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports1,644 t USD 1.4 m
Exporter rank66 of 123
Imports1,593 t USD 3.9 m
Importer rank154 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 Iran?

Iran produced 2.3 million t in 2024, 1.8% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Iran ranked 14th 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 Iran changed?

It rose by 12% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +27% for the world. The record was 2.4 million t in 2020.

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

In 2024 Iran reported exports of 1,644 t (USD 1.4 m) and imports of 1,593 t (USD 3.9 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 Iran is imputed by FAO. 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 Iran

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/iran/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/iran/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/iran/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/iran/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/iran/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/iran/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/iran/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/iran/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/iran/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/iran/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/iran/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/iran/)
[Agricultural production in Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/country/iran/)

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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