Egg Consumption per Capita 2010

Egg consumption per capita measures the average number of eggs consumed annually by individuals in a country.

179 data points•Updated 10/19/2026•Global Coverage•Per capita egg consumption | Our World in Data•

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Complete Data Rankings

Rank
1	Paraguay	21.82 eggs per year
2	Japan	18.948 eggs per year
3	China	18.77 eggs per year
4	Mexico	18.2 eggs per year
5	Ukraine	17.02 eggs per year
6	Denmark	16.07 eggs per year
7	Russia	14.96 eggs per year
8	Malaysia	14.47 eggs per year
9	Guatemala	14.42 eggs per year
10	Romania	14.28 eggs per year
11	Belarus	14.19 eggs per year
12	Germany	14.18 eggs per year
13	China, Macao SAR	14.15 eggs per year
14	China, Hong Kong SAR	14.08 eggs per year
15	United States	14.08 eggs per year
16	Hungary	14.02 eggs per year
17	Slovakia	13.98 eggs per year
18	Latvia	13.92 eggs per year
19	Netherlands	13.79 eggs per year
20	Spain	13.64 eggs per year
21	Austria	13.46 eggs per year
22	France	13.39 eggs per year
23	Taiwan	13.29 eggs per year
24	Armenia	13.29 eggs per year
25	Switzerland	13.14 eggs per year
26	Czech Republic	12.86 eggs per year
27	Lithuania	12.79 eggs per year
28	Canada	12.48 eggs per year
29	Sweden	12.45 eggs per year
30	Kuwait	12.44 eggs per year
31	Uruguay	12.37 eggs per year
32	Belgium	12.25 eggs per year
33	Maldives	11.69 eggs per year
34	Poland	11.67 eggs per year
35	Estonia	11.61 eggs per year
36	Italy	11.59 eggs per year
37	Malta	11.45 eggs per year
38	Kazakhstan	11.35 eggs per year
39	Slovenia	11.27 eggs per year
40	Thailand	11.23 eggs per year
41	Norway	10.99 eggs per year
42	Argentina	10.86 eggs per year
43	Ireland	10.73 eggs per year
44	United Kingdom	10.72 eggs per year
45	North Macedonia	10.62 eggs per year
46	South Korea	10.44 eggs per year
47	Republic of Moldova	10.408 eggs per year
48	Costa Rica	10.3 eggs per year
49	Portugal	10.21 eggs per year
50	Colombia	10.1 eggs per year
51	Croatia	10.05 eggs per year
52	Libya	9.98 eggs per year
53	Luxembourg	9.95 eggs per year
54	New Zealand	9.65 eggs per year
55	Grenada	9.349 eggs per year
56	Israel	9.33 eggs per year
57	Bulgaria	9.31 eggs per year
58	French Polynesia	9.13 eggs per year
59	Chile	9.06 eggs per year
60	Greece	8.98 eggs per year
61	Iran	8.96 eggs per year
62	El Salvador	8.83 eggs per year
63	Serbia	8.79 eggs per year
64	Finland	8.75 eggs per year
65	New Caledonia	8.68 eggs per year
66	Cuba	8.59 eggs per year
67	Bahamas	8.49 eggs per year
68	Seychelles	8.428 eggs per year
69	Brazil	8.41 eggs per year
70	Dominican Republic	8.36 eggs per year
71	Cyprus	8.28 eggs per year
72	Turkmenistan	8.08 eggs per year
73	Albania	7.95 eggs per year
74	Iceland	7.78 eggs per year
75	Oman	7.62 eggs per year
76	Iraq	7.617 eggs per year
77	Venezuela	7.6 eggs per year
78	Barbados	7.41 eggs per year
79	Azerbaijan	7.36 eggs per year
80	Tunisia	7.15 eggs per year
81	Peru	7.06 eggs per year
82	Turkey	6.97 eggs per year
83	Jordan	6.57 eggs per year
84	Algeria	6.51 eggs per year
85	Australia	6.43 eggs per year
86	Myanmar	6.26 eggs per year
87	Montenegro	6.25 eggs per year
88	Ecuador	6.24 eggs per year
89	Georgia	6.15 eggs per year
90	South Africa	5.97 eggs per year
91	Morocco	5.72 eggs per year
92	Saudi Arabia	5.38 eggs per year
93	Mauritius	5.27 eggs per year
94	Bolivia	5.15 eggs per year
95	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	4.709 eggs per year
96	Samoa	4.68 eggs per year
97	Belize	4.63 eggs per year
98	Panama	4.62 eggs per year
99	Saint Kitts and Nevis	4.418 eggs per year
100	Honduras	4.37 eggs per year
101	Antigua and Barbuda	4.359 eggs per year
102	Indonesia	4.35 eggs per year
103	Lebanon	4.34 eggs per year
104	Cabo Verde	4.19 eggs per year
105	Nicaragua	4.16 eggs per year
106	North Korea	4.08 eggs per year
107	Kyrgyzstan	3.94 eggs per year
108	United Arab Emirates	3.92 eggs per year
109	Bosnia and Herzegovina	3.82 eggs per year
110	Philippines	3.72 eggs per year
111	Trinidad and Tobago	3.65 eggs per year
112	Suriname	3.64 eggs per year
113	Dominica	3.554 eggs per year
114	Saint Lucia	3.53 eggs per year
115	Fiji	3.45 eggs per year
116	Uzbekistan	3.44 eggs per year
117	Nigeria	3.25 eggs per year
118	Vietnam	3.07 eggs per year
119	Zambia	3.01 eggs per year
120	Sao Tome and Principe	3.01 eggs per year
121	Syrian Arab Republic	2.83 eggs per year
122	Burkina Faso	2.62 eggs per year
123	Vanuatu	2.57 eggs per year
124	Sri Lanka	2.55 eggs per year
125	Egypt	2.4 eggs per year
126	Pakistan	2.39 eggs per year
127	Kiribati	2.32 eggs per year
128	India	2.3 eggs per year
129	Mongolia	2.2 eggs per year
130	Guyana	2.18 eggs per year
131	Guinea	2.16 eggs per year
132	Botswana	2.1 eggs per year
133	Timor-Leste	2.01 eggs per year
134	Gambia	1.99 eggs per year
135	Jamaica	1.94 eggs per year
136	Zimbabwe	1.91 eggs per year
137	Laos	1.9 eggs per year
138	Liberia	1.88 eggs per year
139	Kenya	1.84 eggs per year
140	Yemen	1.73 eggs per year
141	Tajikistan	1.73 eggs per year
142	Eswatini	1.64 eggs per year
143	Sierra Leone	1.62 eggs per year
144	Namibia	1.58 eggs per year
145	Senegal	1.57 eggs per year
146	Mauritania	1.51 eggs per year
147	Bangladesh	1.46 eggs per year
148	Comoros	1.43 eggs per year
149	Angola	1.39 eggs per year
150	Tanzania	1.39 eggs per year
151	Solomon Islands	1.3 eggs per year
152	Cambodia	1.21 eggs per year
153	Côte d'Ivoire	1.19 eggs per year
154	Malawi	1.14 eggs per year
155	Mozambique	1.12 eggs per year
156	Uganda	1.07 eggs per year
157	Gabon	1.06 eggs per year
158	Nepal	1.03 eggs per year
159	Ghana	1.02 eggs per year
160	Togo	0.945 eggs per year
161	Afghanistan	0.9 eggs per year
162	Mali	0.847 eggs per year
163	Lesotho	0.8 eggs per year
164	Benin	0.733 eggs per year
165	Guinea-Bissau	0.66 eggs per year
166	Madagascar	0.65 eggs per year
167	Chad	0.541 eggs per year
168	Central African Republic	0.519 eggs per year
169	Papua New Guinea	0.51 eggs per year
170	Haiti	0.49 eggs per year
171	Congo	0.45 eggs per year
172	Cameroon	0.42 eggs per year
173	Ethiopia	0.34 eggs per year
174	Rwanda	0.26 eggs per year
175	Niger	0.25 eggs per year
176	Djibouti	0.24 eggs per year
177	Burundi	0.214 eggs per year
178	Somalia	0.167 eggs per year
179	Congo, Democratic Republic of the	0.14 eggs per year

↑Top 10 Countries

Analysis: These countries represent the highest values in this dataset, showcasing significant scale and impact on global statistics.

↓Bottom 10 Countries

Context: These countries or territories have the lowest values, often due to geographic size, administrative status, or specific characteristics.

Analysis & Context

In 2010, Paraguay led the world in Egg Consumption per Capita with an impressive 21.82 eggs per year, while globally, consumption ranged from 0.14 to 21.82 eggs per capita. The average global consumption stood at 6.62 eggs per person, providing a snapshot of dietary habits across different nations.

Economic Factors Driving Egg Consumption

The disparity in egg consumption per capita across countries can often be attributed to economic conditions. In countries like Japan (18.95 eggs) and China (18.77 eggs), higher consumption levels align with robust economies that support a diverse diet inclusive of animal proteins. Conversely, in nations such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (0.14 eggs) and Somalia (0.17 eggs), economic challenges limit access to such food sources, resulting in minimal egg consumption. These trends underscore the role of economic prosperity in dietary choices and access to nutrition.

Influence of Dietary Preferences and Cultural Practices

Dietary habits and cultural preferences significantly influence egg consumption patterns. In Mexico (18.2 eggs) and Ukraine (17.02 eggs), eggs are staple components of traditional dishes, contributing to higher consumption figures. In contrast, countries like Burundi (0.21 eggs) and Djibouti (0.24 eggs) may have cultural norms or dietary habits that favor plant-based diets, thereby reducing the emphasis on eggs. Such cultural factors are crucial in understanding the diversity in consumption rates globally.

Urbanization and Access to Food Markets

Urbanization plays a pivotal role in determining access to a wide range of foods, including eggs. Countries with significant urban populations, such as Denmark (16.07 eggs) and Russia (14.96 eggs), often have better infrastructure and supply chains that facilitate higher egg consumption. On the other hand, in more rural settings like Niger (0.25 eggs) and Rwanda (0.26 eggs), logistical challenges can impede access to eggs, leading to lower consumption levels. The correlation between urbanization and dietary variety highlights the importance of infrastructure in food accessibility.

Year-Over-Year Changes and Emerging Trends

Significant year-over-year changes in egg consumption per capita illustrate shifting dietary trends. Notably, the Netherlands experienced a substantial increase of 3.99 eggs (40.8%), reflecting a possible shift towards higher protein diets or improved economic conditions. Similarly, Kazakhstan and Jordan saw increases of 3.11 eggs, with the latter marking an 89.8% rise, potentially due to government initiatives promoting nutritional improvement. Conversely, the United Arab Emirates faced a sharp decline of 4.84 eggs (-55.2%), which may be linked to shifts in dietary preferences or economic adjustments. These changes highlight dynamic dietary patterns influenced by both internal policies and external economic factors.

Understanding the nuances of egg consumption per capita across countries in 2010 reveals the complex interplay between economics, culture, urbanization, and policy. These factors collectively shape dietary habits, reflecting broader societal conditions and developmental stages.

Frequently Asked Questions About Egg Consumption per Capita in 2010

Which country had the highest egg consumption per capita in 2010?

Paraguay had the highest egg consumption per capita in 2010, with 21.82 eggs per year.

What was the lowest egg consumption per capita in 2010?

The lowest egg consumption per capita in 2010 was in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with 0.14 eggs per year.

What was the average egg consumption per capita across all countries in 2010?

The average egg consumption per capita across all 179 countries in 2010 was 6.62 eggs per year.

What was the median egg consumption per capita in 2010?

The median egg consumption per capita in 2010 was 5.97 eggs per year.

Which countries were in the top 3 for egg consumption per capita in 2010?

The top 3 countries for egg consumption per capita in 2010 were Paraguay, Japan, and China.

How many countries were included in the egg consumption per capita dataset for 2010?

The dataset for egg consumption per capita in 2010 included 179 countries.

Insights by country

Israel

In 2010, Israel ranked #56 globally in Egg Consumption per Capita with a value of 9.329993 eggs per year. This figure is notably lower than the global average, reflecting dietary preferences and cultural influences within the region. The high consumption of eggs in Israel can be attributed to its Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes fresh, local ingredients, as well as robust agricultural practices that support egg production.

Kiribati

In 2010, Kiribati ranked #127 globally in Egg Consumption per Capita, with a value of 2.319637 eggs per year. This figure is notably lower than the global average, reflecting the challenges faced by the nation in accessing a diverse food supply. Factors such as limited agricultural land, reliance on imported goods, and economic constraints significantly impact the availability and consumption of eggs in Kiribati.

Slovenia

In 2010, Slovenia ranked #39 globally in Egg Consumption per Capita, with a value of 11.269995 eggs per year. This figure is notably lower than the top-ranked country, Mexico, which leads with a significantly higher consumption rate. The relatively moderate egg consumption in Slovenia can be attributed to its diverse agricultural practices and dietary preferences, where eggs are a staple but not the primary protein source compared to meat and dairy products.

Liberia

In 2010, Liberia ranked #138 globally for Egg Consumption per Capita, with a value of 1.8799967 eggs per year. This figure is significantly lower than the global average, reflecting limited access to poultry farming and egg production in the country. Factors contributing to this low consumption include economic challenges, a lack of infrastructure for egg distribution, and a reliance on imported food products, which can be costly for many Liberians.

Dominica

In 2010, Dominica ranked #113 globally for Egg Consumption per Capita, with a value of 3.5536938 eggs per year. This figure is notably lower than the global average, reflecting the country's limited agricultural production capabilities compared to larger nations. Factors contributing to this low consumption include Dominica's small land area and a focus on other agricultural products, which affects the availability and affordability of eggs for the local population.

Jamaica

In 2010, Jamaica ranked #135 globally for Egg Consumption per Capita, with a value of 1.939998 eggs per year. This figure is notably lower than many countries in the Caribbean, where egg consumption tends to be higher due to more established poultry industries. Contributing factors to Jamaica's low consumption include economic constraints and limited local poultry production, impacting availability and affordability for consumers.

China, Hong Kong SAR

In 2010, China, Hong Kong SAR had an egg consumption per capita of 14.080012 eggs per year, ranking #14 out of 179 countries. This figure is notable when compared to the global average, highlighting a strong dietary preference for eggs in the region. Contributing factors include a high population density, which supports a robust local poultry industry, and cultural culinary practices that incorporate eggs into many traditional dishes.

Nigeria

Nigeria ranked #117 globally in 2010 for Egg Consumption per Capita, with a value of 3.25 eggs per year. This figure is significantly lower than the global average, reflecting the country's challenges in poultry production and supply. Contributing factors include economic constraints, limited access to quality feed, and a high prevalence of avian diseases, which hinder the growth of the poultry sector.

Romania

In 2010, Romania ranked #10 globally for Egg Consumption per Capita, with a value of 14.279997 eggs per year. This figure is notably higher than the global average, reflecting a strong cultural preference for eggs in Romanian cuisine. Factors contributing to this high consumption include the country's agricultural practices, which support local egg production, and dietary habits that incorporate eggs as a staple food source.

Mexico

In 2010, Mexico ranked #4 globally for Egg Consumption per Capita at 18.2 eggs per year. This figure is notably higher than the global average, reflecting the country's strong culinary traditions that incorporate eggs into various dishes. Factors contributing to this high consumption include Mexico's favorable climate for poultry farming, a growing population, and cultural preferences for egg-based meals such as tacos and breakfast dishes.

Data Source

Per capita egg consumption | Our World in Data

Our World in Data is an online publication that provides comprehensive global data on various topics, including food consumption patterns. The "Per capita egg consumption" dataset offers country-level statistics on the average amount of eggs consumed per person per year, measured in kilograms.

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