> In 2024 South Korea produced 839,142 t of all eggs, the 19th largest in the world (0.84% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 28%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/eggs-total/south-korea/

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# All eggs production in South Korea

In 2024 South Korea produced 839,142 t of all eggs, the 19th largest in the world (0.84% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 28%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.

Production, 2024839,142 t
World rank19 of 172
10-year change+28%
Record839,142 t2024

## All eggs in South Korea, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## South Korea compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.84%0.87% in 2014
kg per person16.2world 12.3
10-year change+28%world +32%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 17 | [Malaysia](https://husfarm.com/production/eggs-total/malaysia/) | 857,751 | 0.86% |
| 18 | [United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/eggs-total/united-kingdom/) | 850,000 | 0.85% |
| 19 | **South Korea** | 839,142 | 0.84% |
| 20 | [Philippines](https://husfarm.com/production/eggs-total/philippines/) | 835,660 | 0.84% |
| 21 | [Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/eggs-total/iran/) | 788,611 | 0.79% |

[Full ranking of 172 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/eggs-total/)

### Map of world production of eggs

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 839,142 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | 818,944 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | 785,679 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 768,063 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 767,139 | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 764,527 | −3.0% |
| 2018 | 788,565 | +5.6% |
| 2017 | 747,000 | −0.1% |
| 2016 | 747,718 | −1.2% |
| 2015 | 756,712 | +15% |
| 2014 | 657,279 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 644,386 | +2.4% |
| 2012 | 629,273 | +1.3% |
| 2011 | 621,159 | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 620,290 | −2.1% |
| 2009 | 633,500 | +6.1% |
| 2008 | 597,050 | +4.1% |
| 2007 | 573,785 | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 566,399 | +4.3% |
| 2005 | 542,862 | +1.7% |
| 2004 | 534,000 | −5.2% |
| 2003 | 563,000 | +0.2% |
| 2002 | 561,633 | +1.6% |
| 2001 | 552,739 | +11% |
| 2000 | 500,128 | +3.8% |
| 1999 | 482,037 | +3.7% |
| 1998 | 464,882 | −4.5% |
| 1997 | 486,975 | +1.9% |
| 1996 | 477,993 | +3.9% |
| 1995 | 460,084 | +3.0% |
| 1994 | 446,600 | −1.3% |
| 1993 | 452,600 | +5.8% |
| 1992 | 427,800 | +0.5% |
| 1991 | 425,872 | +7.4% |
| 1990 | 396,520 | +3.7% |
| 1989 | 382,543 | −4.1% |
| 1988 | 398,715 | +9.6% |
| 1987 | 363,715 | +9.0% |
| 1986 | 333,700 | +5.4% |
| 1985 | 316,680 | +3.3% |
| 1984 | 306,610 | +1.4% |
| 1983 | 302,240 | +10% |
| 1982 | 273,550 | +3.6% |
| 1981 | 264,142 | −0.3% |
| 1980 | 264,883 | +8.8% |
| 1979 | 243,371 | +12% |
| 1978 | 217,409 | +0.5% |
| 1977 | 216,270 | +16% |
| 1976 | 185,696 | +5.4% |
| 1975 | 176,160 | +5.0% |
| 1974 | 167,700 | +11% |
| 1973 | 151,100 | −2.3% |
| 1972 | 154,650 | +10% |
| 1971 | 140,480 | +9.3% |
| 1970 | 128,512 | +0.7% |
| 1969 | 127,564 | +61% |
| 1968 | 79,027 | +11% |
| 1967 | 71,061 | +8.1% |
| 1966 | 65,712 | +0.7% |
| 1965 | 65,273 | +14% |
| 1964 | 57,197 | +10% |
| 1963 | 51,857 | +15% |
| 1962 | 44,900 | +13% |
| 1961 | 39,560 | — |

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of eggs in South Korea?

South Korea produced 839,142 t in 2024, 0.84% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does South Korea rank in the world for production of eggs?

South Korea ranked 19th of 172 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 35.9% of the world total.

### How has the production of eggs in South Korea changed?

It rose by 28% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +32% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.

### 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 South Korea is estimated by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/eggs-total/china/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/eggs-total/india/)[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/eggs-total/indonesia/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/eggs-total/united-states/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/eggs-total/brazil/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/eggs-total/mexico/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/eggs-total/russia/)[Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/eggs-total/japan/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/eggs-total/turkey/)[Bangladesh](https://husfarm.com/production/eggs-total/bangladesh/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/eggs-total/pakistan/)[Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/eggs-total/thailand/)
[All countries producing all eggs](https://husfarm.com/production/eggs-total/)

## Other products of South Korea

[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/south-korea/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/south-korea/)[Cabbages](https://husfarm.com/production/cabbages/south-korea/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/south-korea/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/south-korea/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/south-korea/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/south-korea/)[Onions, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/south-korea/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/south-korea/)[Hen eggs](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/south-korea/)[Tangerines and mandarins](https://husfarm.com/production/tangerines-mandarins/south-korea/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/south-korea/)
[Agricultural production in South Korea](https://husfarm.com/production/country/south-korea/)

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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