> In 2024 Spain produced 1.5 million t of chicken meat, the 22nd largest in the world (1.18% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 26%.

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# Chicken meat production in Spain

In 2024 Spain produced 1.5 million t of chicken meat, the 22nd largest in the world (1.18% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 26%. This is the highest figure on record.

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Production, 20241.5 million t
World rank22 of 189
10-year change+26%
Record1.5 million t2024

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

## Spain compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total1.2%1.2% in 2014
kg per person31.7world 15.7
10-year change+26%world +27%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 20 | [Malaysia](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/malaysia/) | 1,602,620 | 1.2% |
| 21 | [Philippines](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/philippines/) | 1,601,795 | 1.2% |
| 22 | **Spain** | 1,517,910 | 1.2% |
| 23 | [Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/australia/) | 1,477,685 | 1.2% |
| 24 | [Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/canada/) | 1,418,174 | 1.1% |

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

### Map of world production of chicken meat

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Share of the world total; Spain is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 1,517,910 | +9.0% |
| 2023 | 1,392,770 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 1,349,990 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | 1,331,410 | −5.0% |
| 2020 | 1,401,410 | −0.8% |
| 2019 | 1,412,220 | +4.9% |
| 2018 | 1,345,690 | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 1,317,487 | −0.7% |
| 2016 | 1,326,577 | +10% |
| 2015 | 1,203,022 | −0.5% |
| 2014 | 1,209,069 | +7.8% |
| 2013 | 1,121,295 | −6.1% |
| 2012 | 1,193,931 | −1.0% |
| 2011 | 1,205,749 | +8.0% |
| 2010 | 1,115,987 | −5.4% |
| 2009 | 1,179,466 | +9.0% |
| 2008 | 1,081,740 | −4.4% |
| 2007 | 1,131,031 | +6.2% |
| 2006 | 1,064,944 | −1.8% |
| 2005 | 1,083,968 | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 1,082,999 | −8.6% |
| 2003 | 1,185,382 | −0.5% |
| 2002 | 1,191,190 | +18% |
| 2001 | 1,008,531 | +4.5% |
| 2000 | 965,000 | −1.5% |
| 1999 | 980,000 | −4.8% |
| 1998 | 1,029,000 | +16% |
| 1997 | 884,300 | +2.1% |
| 1996 | 866,370 | −4.2% |
| 1995 | 904,315 | +6.3% |
| 1994 | 850,804 | +4.7% |
| 1993 | 812,620 | −1.5% |
| 1992 | 825,000 | −2.7% |
| 1991 | 848,100 | +5.1% |
| 1990 | 807,000 | −0.1% |
| 1989 | 807,936 | +0.2% |
| 1988 | 806,500 | +4.1% |
| 1987 | 775,100 | +4.7% |
| 1986 | 740,500 | −7.0% |
| 1985 | 796,200 | +3.1% |
| 1984 | 772,000 | −3.1% |
| 1983 | 797,000 | −4.8% |
| 1982 | 837,000 | −3.8% |
| 1981 | 869,800 | +16% |
| 1980 | 747,900 | +1.9% |
| 1979 | 733,700 | −1.5% |
| 1978 | 744,600 | +2.8% |
| 1977 | 724,600 | +5.5% |
| 1976 | 686,600 | +9.7% |
| 1975 | 626,000 | +3.6% |
| 1974 | 604,000 | +1.2% |
| 1973 | 597,000 | +8.3% |
| 1972 | 551,000 | +16% |
| 1971 | 474,000 | −4.4% |
| 1970 | 496,000 | +30% |
| 1969 | 382,800 | +10% |
| 1968 | 347,540 | −0.8% |
| 1967 | 350,350 | +16% |
| 1966 | 302,600 | +31% |
| 1965 | 231,400 | +9.9% |
| 1964 | 210,600 | +14% |
| 1963 | 185,000 | +73% |
| 1962 | 107,200 | +36% |
| 1961 | 79,100 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports157,374 t USD 420 m
Exporter rank14 of 123
Imports166,525 t USD 480 m
Importer rank24 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 Spain?

Spain produced 1.5 million t in 2024, 1.2% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Spain ranked 22nd 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 Spain changed?

It rose by 26% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +27% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.

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

In 2024 Spain reported exports of 157,374 t (USD 420 m) and imports of 166,525 t (USD 480 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 Spain

[Olives](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/spain/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/spain/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/spain/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/spain/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/spain/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/spain/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/spain/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/spain/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/spain/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/spain/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/spain/)[Wine](https://husfarm.com/production/wine/spain/)
[Agricultural production in Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/country/spain/)

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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