Review of Global Egg Production 2023

In 2020, there were 7.9 billion laying hens globally, producing 1.6 trillion shell eggs. China, the largest producer, accounted for more than a third of global shell egg production and more than 40% of the world’s hens in 2020.

Per capita consumption globally has increased by 14% over the past decade globally, to around 10 kg eggs per person per year.

An estimated 84.2% of commercial laying hens globally are housed in cages, mostly conventional (barren) cages. Enriched cages are used in the EU and some other countries.

Globally, 12.4% of commercial layers are housed in indoor cage-free systems, which include floor (barn) systems and multi-tier/aviary systems. Free-range and organic systems are used for 3.4% of commercial layers globally.