Hen eggs production in Denmark
In 2024 Denmark produced 89,000 t of hen eggs, the 59th largest in the world (0.09% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 8.5%. The record was 126,600 t in 1961.
- Production, 2024
- 89,000 t
- World rank
- 59 of 172
- 10-year change
- +8.5%
- Record
- 126,600 t
- 1961
Hen eggs in Denmark, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Denmark compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.09%
- 0.12% in 2014
- kg per person
- 14.9
- world 11.5
- 10-year change
- +8.5%
- world +33%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | Costa Rica | 89,969 | 0.10% |
| 58 | Cameroon | 89,678 | 0.10% |
| 59 | Denmark | 89,000 | 0.09% |
| 60 | Kenya | 84,534 | 0.09% |
| 61 | Nepal | 80,138 | 0.09% |
Map of world production of hen eggs
Share of the world total; Denmark is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 89,000 | +6.0% |
| 2023 | 84,000 | −4.5% |
| 2022 | 88,000 | −5.4% |
| 2021 | 93,000 | +4.5% |
| 2020 | 89,000 | +8.5% |
| 2019 | 82,000 | +6.5% |
| 2018 | 77,000 | −12% |
| 2017 | 87,899 | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 86,211 | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 84,102 | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 82,056 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 82,029 | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 80,179 | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 78,584 | +2.9% |
| 2010 | 76,376 | +3.3% |
| 2009 | 73,942 | −8.7% |
| 2008 | 81,000 | +3.8% |
| 2007 | 78,000 | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 77,000 | −3.5% |
| 2005 | 79,800 | −3.9% |
| 2004 | 83,000 | +2.5% |
| 2003 | 81,000 | −0.7% |
| 2002 | 81,600 | +1.1% |
| 2001 | 80,687 | +8.6% |
| 2000 | 74,300 | −5.0% |
| 1999 | 78,200 | −6.8% |
| 1998 | 83,900 | −1.4% |
| 1997 | 85,100 | −3.1% |
| 1996 | 87,800 | −7.4% |
| 1995 | 94,800 | +5.2% |
| 1994 | 90,100 | +3.4% |
| 1993 | 87,100 | −1.2% |
| 1992 | 88,200 | +5.0% |
| 1991 | 84,000 | +1.9% |
| 1990 | 82,400 | +0.5% |
| 1989 | 82,000 | +3.3% |
| 1988 | 79,400 | +3.8% |
| 1987 | 76,500 | −5.9% |
| 1986 | 81,300 | +2.0% |
| 1985 | 79,700 | −0.5% |
| 1984 | 80,100 | −0.6% |
| 1983 | 80,600 | −2.4% |
| 1982 | 82,600 | +5.0% |
| 1981 | 78,690 | +3.3% |
| 1980 | 76,200 | −0.4% |
| 1979 | 76,500 | +8.1% |
| 1978 | 70,800 | +3.8% |
| 1977 | 68,200 | −3.7% |
| 1976 | 70,800 | −5.7% |
| 1975 | 75,100 | +2.6% |
| 1974 | 73,200 | +0.2% |
| 1973 | 73,022 | −0.6% |
| 1972 | 73,486 | −1.9% |
| 1971 | 74,936 | −13% |
| 1970 | 86,130 | −4.1% |
| 1969 | 89,800 | +4.8% |
| 1968 | 85,700 | −3.6% |
| 1967 | 88,900 | −1.2% |
| 1966 | 90,000 | 0.0% |
| 1965 | 90,000 | −9.8% |
| 1964 | 99,800 | −6.6% |
| 1963 | 106,800 | −5.7% |
| 1962 | 113,200 | −11% |
| 1961 | 126,600 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 24,823 t USD 35.6 m
- Exporter rank
- 19 of 107
- Imports
- 34,754 t USD 64.1 m
- Importer rank
- 15 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 Denmark?
Denmark produced 89,000 t in 2024, 0.09% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Denmark rank in the world for production of hen eggs?
Denmark ranked 59th 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 Denmark changed?
It rose by 8.5% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +33% for the world. The record was 126,600 t in 1961.
Does Denmark export or import hen eggs in shell, fresh?
In 2024 Denmark reported exports of 24,823 t (USD 35.6 m) and imports of 34,754 t (USD 64.1 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.