Hen eggs production in Namibia
In 2024 Namibia produced 2,610 t of hen eggs, the 138th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 23%. The record was 3,500 t in 2013.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 2,610 t
- World rank
- 138 of 172
- 10-year change
- −23%
- Record
- 3,500 t
- 2013
Hen eggs in Namibia, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Namibia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2014
- kg per person
- 0.86
- world 11.5
- 10-year change
- −23%
- world +33%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 136 | New Caledonia | 2,730 | 0.00% |
| 137 | Central African Republic | 2,645 | 0.00% |
| 138 | Namibia | 2,610 | 0.00% |
| 139 | Gabon | 2,588 | 0.00% |
| 140 | Cabo Verde | 2,418 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of hen eggs
Share of the world total; Namibia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,610 | −0.2% |
| 2023 | 2,616 | −0.2% |
| 2022 | 2,621 | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 2,614 | −0.4% |
| 2020 | 2,624 | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 2,609 | −0.2% |
| 2018 | 2,615 | −8.3% |
| 2017 | 2,851 | +7.7% |
| 2016 | 2,646 | +4.6% |
| 2015 | 2,529 | −26% |
| 2014 | 3,400 | −2.9% |
| 2013 | 3,500 | +2.9% |
| 2012 | 3,400 | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 3,360 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 3,360 | +5.8% |
| 2009 | 3,175 | −2.8% |
| 2008 | 3,265 | +2.0% |
| 2007 | 3,200 | +3.1% |
| 2006 | 3,104 | +2.1% |
| 2005 | 3,040 | +5.6% |
| 2004 | 2,880 | +9.8% |
| 2003 | 2,624 | +2.5% |
| 2002 | 2,560 | +14% |
| 2001 | 2,240 | +41% |
| 2000 | 1,590 | +1.3% |
| 1999 | 1,570 | +0.6% |
| 1998 | 1,560 | +1.3% |
| 1997 | 1,540 | +1.3% |
| 1996 | 1,520 | +1.3% |
| 1995 | 1,500 | +0.4% |
| 1994 | 1,494 | +1.0% |
| 1993 | 1,479 | +1.0% |
| 1992 | 1,464 | +4.4% |
| 1991 | 1,402 | −2.3% |
| 1990 | 1,435 | +16% |
| 1989 | 1,240 | +3.3% |
| 1988 | 1,200 | +1.7% |
| 1987 | 1,180 | +4.9% |
| 1986 | 1,125 | +2.3% |
| 1985 | 1,100 | +4.8% |
| 1984 | 1,050 | +5.0% |
| 1983 | 1,000 | +2.6% |
| 1982 | 975 | +3.7% |
| 1981 | 940 | +4.4% |
| 1980 | 900 | +4.7% |
| 1979 | 860 | +4.2% |
| 1978 | 825 | +3.1% |
| 1977 | 800 | +6.7% |
| 1976 | 750 | +5.6% |
| 1975 | 710 | +4.4% |
| 1974 | 680 | +6.3% |
| 1973 | 640 | +6.7% |
| 1972 | 600 | +7.1% |
| 1971 | 560 | +6.7% |
| 1970 | 525 | +7.1% |
| 1969 | 490 | +8.9% |
| 1968 | 450 | +9.8% |
| 1967 | 410 | +9.3% |
| 1966 | 375 | +21% |
| 1965 | 310 | +29% |
| 1964 | 240 | +20% |
| 1963 | 200 | +25% |
| 1962 | 160 | +60% |
| 1961 | 100 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 285 t USD 674,000
- Exporter rank
- 86 of 107
- Imports
- 42 t USD 244,000
- Importer rank
- 154 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 Namibia?
Namibia produced 2,610 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Namibia rank in the world for production of hen eggs?
Namibia ranked 138th 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 Namibia changed?
It fell by 23% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +33% for the world. The record was 3,500 t in 2013.
Does Namibia export or import hen eggs in shell, fresh?
In 2024 Namibia reported exports of 285 t (USD 674,000) and imports of 42 t (USD 244,000), 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 Namibia 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.