Hen eggs production in Mauritania
In 2024 Mauritania produced 5,667 t of hen eggs, the 121st largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 10%. The record was 5,800 t in 2013.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 5,667 t
- World rank
- 121 of 172
- 10-year change
- +10%
- Record
- 5,800 t
- 2013
Hen eggs in Mauritania, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Mauritania compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.01% in 2014
- kg per person
- 1.10
- world 11.5
- 10-year change
- +10%
- world +33%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 119 | North Macedonia | 7,403 | 0.01% |
| 120 | Liberia | 6,329 | 0.01% |
| 121 | Mauritania | 5,667 | 0.01% |
| 122 | Bahrain | 5,598 | 0.01% |
| 123 | Papua New Guinea | 5,304 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of hen eggs
Share of the world total; Mauritania is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,667 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 5,640 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 5,614 | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 5,595 | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 5,563 | +0.7% |
| 2019 | 5,527 | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 5,508 | −1.6% |
| 2017 | 5,600 | +3.0% |
| 2016 | 5,436 | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 5,424 | +5.6% |
| 2014 | 5,135 | −11% |
| 2013 | 5,800 | +3.6% |
| 2012 | 5,600 | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 5,500 | +1.3% |
| 2010 | 5,430 | +3.1% |
| 2009 | 5,266 | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 5,262 | +2.2% |
| 2007 | 5,148 | −5.2% |
| 2006 | 5,430 | +6.4% |
| 2005 | 5,103 | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 5,098 | +1.1% |
| 2003 | 5,041 | −4.3% |
| 2002 | 5,270 | +6.4% |
| 2001 | 4,955 | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 4,945 | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 4,930 | +3.6% |
| 1998 | 4,760 | −0.4% |
| 1997 | 4,777 | +0.1% |
| 1996 | 4,773 | +4.0% |
| 1995 | 4,590 | −0.2% |
| 1994 | 4,600 | +4.1% |
| 1993 | 4,420 | +4.0% |
| 1992 | 4,250 | −3.8% |
| 1991 | 4,420 | +4.0% |
| 1990 | 4,250 | +3.7% |
| 1989 | 4,100 | +4.9% |
| 1988 | 3,910 | +4.5% |
| 1987 | 3,740 | +4.8% |
| 1986 | 3,570 | +5.0% |
| 1985 | 3,400 | +6.3% |
| 1984 | 3,200 | +6.7% |
| 1983 | 3,000 | +3.8% |
| 1982 | 2,890 | +3.2% |
| 1981 | 2,800 | +2.9% |
| 1980 | 2,720 | +3.2% |
| 1979 | 2,635 | +3.3% |
| 1978 | 2,550 | +3.2% |
| 1977 | 2,470 | +2.1% |
| 1976 | 2,420 | +1.7% |
| 1975 | 2,380 | +0.8% |
| 1974 | 2,360 | +2.6% |
| 1973 | 2,300 | 0.0% |
| 1972 | 2,300 | +4.1% |
| 1971 | 2,210 | +3.8% |
| 1970 | 2,130 | +4.4% |
| 1969 | 2,040 | +4.3% |
| 1968 | 1,955 | +4.5% |
| 1967 | 1,870 | +5.1% |
| 1966 | 1,780 | +4.7% |
| 1965 | 1,700 | +1.8% |
| 1964 | 1,670 | +3.4% |
| 1963 | 1,615 | +2.9% |
| 1962 | 1,570 | +2.6% |
| 1961 | 1,530 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 1,688 t USD 374,000
- Importer rank
- 85 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 Mauritania?
Mauritania produced 5,667 t in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Mauritania rank in the world for production of hen eggs?
Mauritania ranked 121st 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 Mauritania changed?
It rose by 10% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +33% for the world. The record was 5,800 t in 2013.
Does Mauritania export or import hen eggs in shell, fresh?
In 2024 Mauritania reported no exports and imports of 1,688 t (USD 374,000), 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 Mauritania is imputed by FAO. 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.