Hen eggs production in Colombia
In 2024 Colombia produced 991,094 t of hen eggs, the 13th largest in the world (1.06% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 43%. The record was 1.0 million t in 2021.
- Production, 2024
- 991,094 t
- World rank
- 13 of 172
- 10-year change
- +43%
- Record
- 1.0 million t
- 2021
Hen eggs in Colombia, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Colombia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.1%
- 0.98% in 2014
- kg per person
- 18.7
- world 11.5
- 10-year change
- +43%
- world +33%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Argentina | 1,077,000 | 1.1% |
| 12 | Germany | 997,458 | 1.1% |
| 13 | Colombia | 991,094 | 1.1% |
| 14 | Bangladesh | 947,600 | 1.0% |
| 15 | Spain | 884,100 | 0.94% |
Map of world production of hen eggs
Share of the world total; Colombia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 991,094 | +6.9% |
| 2023 | 927,541 | +3.8% |
| 2022 | 893,770 | −13% |
| 2021 | 1,021,735 | +4.0% |
| 2020 | 982,897 | +14% |
| 2019 | 862,964 | −1.5% |
| 2018 | 876,383 | +5.6% |
| 2017 | 829,674 | +7.9% |
| 2016 | 769,041 | +5.6% |
| 2015 | 728,555 | +5.3% |
| 2014 | 691,755 | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 667,649 | +4.9% |
| 2012 | 636,343 | −0.5% |
| 2011 | 639,728 | +9.4% |
| 2010 | 584,961 | +0.7% |
| 2009 | 580,904 | +7.1% |
| 2008 | 542,299 | +9.0% |
| 2007 | 497,632 | −5.3% |
| 2006 | 525,433 | +6.8% |
| 2005 | 491,998 | +9.5% |
| 2004 | 449,424 | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 448,967 | +9.6% |
| 2002 | 409,627 | −3.8% |
| 2001 | 425,872 | +10% |
| 2000 | 386,399 | +5.0% |
| 1999 | 368,171 | +1.8% |
| 1998 | 361,629 | +4.1% |
| 1997 | 347,545 | +6.6% |
| 1996 | 326,115 | +6.2% |
| 1995 | 306,989 | +5.5% |
| 1994 | 290,902 | +4.7% |
| 1993 | 277,711 | +9.6% |
| 1992 | 253,455 | +9.6% |
| 1991 | 231,213 | +3.3% |
| 1990 | 223,783 | +5.6% |
| 1989 | 211,856 | +3.6% |
| 1988 | 204,415 | +3.0% |
| 1987 | 198,365 | +4.5% |
| 1986 | 189,841 | +1.8% |
| 1985 | 186,539 | +3.6% |
| 1984 | 180,092 | +4.0% |
| 1983 | 173,199 | +1.9% |
| 1982 | 170,053 | +1.1% |
| 1981 | 168,152 | +0.9% |
| 1980 | 166,682 | −1.0% |
| 1979 | 168,375 | +15% |
| 1978 | 146,805 | +4.7% |
| 1977 | 140,164 | +26% |
| 1976 | 111,418 | +7.7% |
| 1975 | 103,441 | +12% |
| 1974 | 92,745 | +2.8% |
| 1973 | 90,204 | +23% |
| 1972 | 73,358 | +10% |
| 1971 | 66,673 | +40% |
| 1970 | 47,464 | +1.0% |
| 1969 | 47,000 | +1.0% |
| 1968 | 46,536 | +1.0% |
| 1967 | 46,072 | +1.0% |
| 1966 | 45,607 | +1.0% |
| 1965 | 45,143 | +1.0% |
| 1964 | 44,679 | +1.0% |
| 1963 | 44,215 | +1.1% |
| 1962 | 43,751 | +1.1% |
| 1961 | 43,286 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 1,737 t USD 8.2 m
- Exporter rank
- 55 of 107
- Imports
- 429 t USD 8.5 m
- Importer rank
- 113 of 184
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 hen eggs in Colombia?
Colombia produced 991,094 t in 2024, 1.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Colombia rank in the world for production of hen eggs?
Colombia ranked 13th of 172 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 32.9% of the world total.
How has the production of hen eggs in Colombia changed?
It rose by 43% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +33% for the world. The record was 1.0 million t in 2021.
Does Colombia export or import hen eggs in shell, fresh?
In 2024 Colombia reported exports of 1,737 t (USD 8.2 m) and imports of 429 t (USD 8.5 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
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.