Egg Consumption per Capita 2013

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

180 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	21.62 eggs per year
2	Mexico	19.16 eggs per year
3	China	19.11 eggs per year
4	Japan	19.063 eggs per year
5	Ukraine	18.53 eggs per year
6	Slovakia	17.91 eggs per year
7	Malaysia	16.24 eggs per year
8	Luxembourg	15.83 eggs per year
9	China, Hong Kong SAR	15.68 eggs per year
10	Denmark	15.4 eggs per year
11	Russia	15.24 eggs per year
12	China, Macao SAR	15.15 eggs per year
13	Guatemala	14.73 eggs per year
14	Romania	14.58 eggs per year
15	United States	14.58 eggs per year
16	Latvia	14.29 eggs per year
17	Austria	14.15 eggs per year
18	Belarus	14.02 eggs per year
19	Netherlands	13.86 eggs per year
20	Germany	13.81 eggs per year
21	Albania	13.62 eggs per year
22	Spain	13.45 eggs per year
23	Italy	13.42 eggs per year
24	Lithuania	13.36 eggs per year
25	Sweden	13.33 eggs per year
26	Uruguay	13.22 eggs per year
27	Taiwan	13.22 eggs per year
28	France	13.07 eggs per year
29	Canada	12.84 eggs per year
30	Hungary	12.54 eggs per year
31	Belgium	12.53 eggs per year
32	Switzerland	12.39 eggs per year
33	Estonia	12.37 eggs per year
34	Malta	12.01 eggs per year
35	Czech Republic	11.87 eggs per year
36	Serbia	11.8 eggs per year
37	Thailand	11.79 eggs per year
38	Maldives	11.74 eggs per year
39	Armenia	11.67 eggs per year
40	Kuwait	11.56 eggs per year
41	Norway	11.42 eggs per year
42	Costa Rica	11.2 eggs per year
43	Colombia	11.17 eggs per year
44	Ireland	11.02 eggs per year
45	United Kingdom	10.9 eggs per year
46	Kazakhstan	10.82 eggs per year
47	Montenegro	10.79 eggs per year
48	Argentina	10.78 eggs per year
49	South Korea	10.56 eggs per year
50	Israel	10.44 eggs per year
51	Slovenia	10.39 eggs per year
52	Iran	10.35 eggs per year
53	Greece	10.28 eggs per year
54	Republic of Moldova	9.77 eggs per year
55	El Salvador	9.71 eggs per year
56	New Caledonia	9.69 eggs per year
57	Chile	9.64 eggs per year
58	New Zealand	9.62 eggs per year
59	Iraq	9.555 eggs per year
60	Finland	9.53 eggs per year
61	Cuba	9.5 eggs per year
62	Brazil	9.49 eggs per year
63	Ecuador	9.46 eggs per year
64	French Polynesia	9.33 eggs per year
65	Portugal	9.31 eggs per year
66	Iceland	9.28 eggs per year
67	Grenada	9.239 eggs per year
68	Oman	9.04 eggs per year
69	Barbados	8.89 eggs per year
70	Cyprus	8.8 eggs per year
71	Croatia	8.57 eggs per year
72	Libya	8.5 eggs per year
73	Peru	8.45 eggs per year
74	Australia	8.4 eggs per year
75	Bulgaria	8.33 eggs per year
76	Algeria	8.17 eggs per year
77	Azerbaijan	8.16 eggs per year
78	Turkey	8.03 eggs per year
79	North Macedonia	7.96 eggs per year
80	Turkmenistan	7.84 eggs per year
81	Myanmar	7.69 eggs per year
82	Poland	7.43 eggs per year
83	Tunisia	7.36 eggs per year
84	Seychelles	7.339 eggs per year
85	Georgia	7.28 eggs per year
86	Dominican Republic	6.83 eggs per year
87	Venezuela	6.41 eggs per year
88	Panama	6.34 eggs per year
89	South Africa	6.3 eggs per year
90	Bahamas	6.22 eggs per year
91	Morocco	6.1 eggs per year
92	United Arab Emirates	6.04 eggs per year
93	Saudi Arabia	5.84 eggs per year
94	Mauritius	5.78 eggs per year
95	Syrian Arab Republic	5.75 eggs per year
96	Trinidad and Tobago	5.18 eggs per year
97	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	5.109 eggs per year
98	Fiji	5.08 eggs per year
99	Bolivia	5.05 eggs per year
100	Nicaragua	4.94 eggs per year
101	Cabo Verde	4.81 eggs per year
102	Uzbekistan	4.73 eggs per year
103	Honduras	4.7 eggs per year
104	Indonesia	4.58 eggs per year
105	Suriname	4.43 eggs per year
106	North Korea	4.41 eggs per year
107	Sri Lanka	4.39 eggs per year
108	Jordan	4.22 eggs per year
109	Bosnia and Herzegovina	4.18 eggs per year
110	Belize	4.11 eggs per year
111	Kyrgyzstan	4.06 eggs per year
112	Egypt	3.89 eggs per year
113	Philippines	3.87 eggs per year
114	Saint Kitts and Nevis	3.648 eggs per year
115	Vietnam	3.59 eggs per year
116	Dominica	3.513 eggs per year
117	Mongolia	3.35 eggs per year
118	Nigeria	3.19 eggs per year
119	Saint Lucia	3.18 eggs per year
120	Vanuatu	3.12 eggs per year
121	Zambia	3.04 eggs per year
122	Lebanon	2.98 eggs per year
123	Antigua and Barbuda	2.97 eggs per year
124	Sao Tome and Principe	2.73 eggs per year
125	Pakistan	2.59 eggs per year
126	India	2.52 eggs per year
127	Burkina Faso	2.49 eggs per year
128	Mauritania	2.4 eggs per year
129	Guyana	2.32 eggs per year
130	Samoa	2.3 eggs per year
131	Liberia	2.12 eggs per year
132	Guinea	2.08 eggs per year
133	Laos	1.99 eggs per year
134	Jamaica	1.91 eggs per year
135	Bangladesh	1.89 eggs per year
136	Botswana	1.86 eggs per year
137	Mozambique	1.76 eggs per year
138	Yemen	1.74 eggs per year
139	Comoros	1.68 eggs per year
140	Zimbabwe	1.67 eggs per year
141	Sierra Leone	1.67 eggs per year
142	Tajikistan	1.63 eggs per year
143	Eswatini	1.62 eggs per year
144	Namibia	1.58 eggs per year
145	Côte d'Ivoire	1.58 eggs per year
146	Senegal	1.57 eggs per year
147	Timor-Leste	1.56 eggs per year
148	Kiribati	1.56 eggs per year
149	Kenya	1.51 eggs per year
150	Nepal	1.41 eggs per year
151	Tanzania	1.32 eggs per year
152	Gambia	1.3 eggs per year
153	Afghanistan	1.26 eggs per year
154	Cambodia	1.24 eggs per year
155	Solomon Islands	1.2 eggs per year
156	Angola	1.12 eggs per year
157	Malawi	1.11 eggs per year
158	Uganda	1.1 eggs per year
159	Ghana	1.09 eggs per year
160	Lesotho	1.08 eggs per year
161	Sudan	1.029 eggs per year
162	Togo	0.941 eggs per year
163	Benin	0.847 eggs per year
164	Mali	0.789 eggs per year
165	Gabon	0.71 eggs per year
166	Guinea-Bissau	0.64 eggs per year
167	Madagascar	0.62 eggs per year
168	Djibouti	0.62 eggs per year
169	Papua New Guinea	0.61 eggs per year
170	Congo	0.54 eggs per year
171	Haiti	0.52 eggs per year
172	Chad	0.483 eggs per year
173	Central African Republic	0.434 eggs per year
174	Cameroon	0.42 eggs per year
175	Ethiopia	0.33 eggs per year
176	Niger	0.28 eggs per year
177	Burundi	0.243 eggs per year
178	Rwanda	0.18 eggs per year
179	Somalia	0.17 eggs per year
180	Congo, Democratic Republic of the	0.12 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 2013, Paraguay led the world in Egg Consumption per Capita with an impressive 21.62 eggs per person annually, while the global range extended from a minimal 0.12 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Paraguay's peak. The global average stood at 6.91 eggs per person, offering a benchmark against which individual country consumption can be assessed.

Economic Influences on Egg Consumption

The data reveals a stark contrast between high and low egg consumption countries, often reflecting economic disparities. Countries with higher consumption rates, such as Paraguay (21.62), Mexico (19.16), and Japan (19.06), typically have more robust economies and better access to food resources. Economic prosperity often correlates with higher protein intake, of which eggs are a key source.

Conversely, countries with minimal egg consumption, like the Democratic Republic of the Congo (0.12), Somalia (0.17), and Rwanda (0.18), face economic challenges that limit access to such dietary staples. In these regions, food scarcity and high poverty rates significantly impact dietary habits, leading to lower protein consumption.

Geographical and Cultural Factors

Geography and cultural practices also play a crucial role in egg consumption patterns. In China (19.11) and Japan (19.06), eggs are a staple in traditional diets, contributing to their high consumption figures. These countries have developed efficient poultry farming practices, ensuring a steady supply of eggs at affordable prices.

In contrast, regions such as Sub-Saharan Africa, represented by low consumption figures in countries like Burundi (0.24) and Niger (0.28), often lack the infrastructure for large-scale poultry production. Additionally, cultural preferences for other protein sources can further depress egg consumption.

Policy and Agricultural Practices

Government policies and agricultural practices significantly influence egg consumption. Mexico, with its consumption of 19.16 eggs per person, benefits from policies that support poultry farming and ensure affordable egg prices. Similarly, Ukraine (18.53) has seen a boost in consumption due to government initiatives aimed at modernizing its agricultural sector.

Conversely, countries like Somalia and the Central African Republic (0.43) struggle with inadequate agricultural policies and political instability, which hinder the development of a sustainable poultry industry, resulting in lower egg access and consumption.

Year-over-Year Trends and Significant Changes

Analyzing year-over-year changes provides insight into dynamic shifts in egg consumption. Slovakia experienced a remarkable increase of 3.38 eggs (23.3%), reflecting improvements in local agricultural practices and economic conditions. Similarly, Malaysia saw a 24.3% rise, adding 3.18 eggs per person to their annual consumption, likely due to enhanced poultry farming techniques and increased domestic production.

Conversely, Oman faced a significant decrease of 2.34 eggs (-20.6%), potentially due to economic shifts or changes in dietary preferences. Antigua and Barbuda saw a 34.3% decline, losing 1.55 eggs per capita, possibly reflecting economic downturns or import restrictions affecting egg availability.

In conclusion, Egg Consumption per Capita in 2013 varied widely across the globe, influenced by economic conditions, cultural practices, government policies, and agricultural capabilities. These factors collectively shaped the dietary patterns observed, highlighting the complex interplay between a country's resources and its people's nutritional habits.

Frequently Asked Questions About Egg Consumption per Capita in 2013

Which country had the highest egg consumption per capita in 2013?

Paraguay had the highest egg consumption per capita in 2013, with 21.62 eggs per year.

Which country had the lowest egg consumption per capita in 2013?

The Democratic Republic of the Congo had the lowest egg consumption per capita in 2013, with 0.12 eggs per year.

What was the average egg consumption per capita across all countries in 2013?

The average egg consumption per capita across all countries in 2013 was 6.91 eggs per year.

What was the median egg consumption per capita in 2013?

The median egg consumption per capita in 2013 was 6.16 eggs per year.

Which countries were in the top 3 for egg consumption per capita in 2013?

The top 3 countries for egg consumption per capita in 2013 were Paraguay with 21.62 eggs, Mexico with 19.16 eggs, and China with 19.11 eggs per year.

How many countries were included in the egg consumption per capita dataset for 2013?

The dataset for egg consumption per capita in 2013 included 180 countries.

Insights by country

Kiribati

In 2013, Kiribati ranked #148 globally in Egg Consumption per Capita, with a value of 1.559904 eggs per year. This figure is significantly lower than many countries, reflecting the limited agricultural capacity and reliance on imported foods in the region. The country’s remote location and small land area restrict local poultry farming, contributing to lower egg production and consumption levels.

Central African Republic

In 2013, the Central African Republic ranked #173 globally in Egg Consumption per Capita, with a value of 0.43447584 eggs per year. This figure is significantly lower than many countries, indicating a stark contrast to nations with higher consumption rates, such as the United States, where per capita consumption is much greater. Contributing factors to this low consumption include economic challenges, limited agricultural infrastructure, and ongoing conflict, which hinder access to poultry farming and egg production.

Japan

In 2013, Japan ranked #4 globally with an egg consumption per capita of 19.063322 eggs per year. This figure is notably higher than the global average, reflecting the country's cultural preference for eggs in various traditional dishes. Japan's high egg consumption can be attributed to its emphasis on fresh, high-quality food products and a diet that incorporates eggs as a key protein source, alongside an advanced agricultural sector that supports local production.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka ranked #107 globally for Egg Consumption per Capita in 2013, with a consumption of 4.39 eggs per year. This figure is significantly lower than the global average, reflecting dietary preferences and economic factors in the region. The low consumption can be attributed to a combination of cultural dietary habits and the relatively high cost of eggs compared to other protein sources, which may limit access for lower-income households.

Guyana

In 2013, Guyana ranked #129 globally with an egg consumption per capita of 2.32 eggs per year. This figure is significantly lower than the global average, indicating a limited dietary reliance on eggs compared to many other nations. Contributing factors include the country's agricultural practices, which focus more on rice and other staple crops, as well as economic constraints that affect food diversity and availability.

Ireland

In 2013, Ireland ranked #44 globally in Egg Consumption per Capita with a value of 11.02001 eggs per year. This figure is relatively low compared to leading egg-consuming countries, which often exceed 20 eggs per capita annually. Factors contributing to Ireland's egg consumption include its agricultural policies, which support local farming, and a diet that incorporates a variety of protein sources beyond eggs.

New Caledonia

In 2013, New Caledonia ranked #56 globally in Egg Consumption per Capita, with a value of 9.68958 eggs per year. This figure is relatively low compared to the global average, reflecting dietary preferences in the region. The island's unique cultural influences and reliance on imported food products contribute to its specific consumption patterns, as local production of eggs is limited by geographical constraints and agricultural practices.

Lebanon

In 2013, Lebanon ranked #122 globally in egg consumption per capita, with a value of 2.9799995 eggs per year. This figure is notably lower than the global average, reflecting dietary preferences and economic factors in the region. The relatively low consumption can be attributed to Lebanon's ongoing economic challenges and shifting agricultural practices, which impact local food production and availability.

Iceland

Iceland ranked #66 globally in 2013 for Egg Consumption per Capita, with a value of 9.279971 eggs per year. This figure is notably lower than the global average, reflecting dietary preferences influenced by the country's unique geography and climate. Limited agricultural land and a focus on seafood and lamb may contribute to lower egg consumption compared to other nations, though Icelanders value high-quality, locally produced food.

Albania

In 2013, Albania ranked #21 globally for Egg Consumption per Capita, with a value of 13.619995 eggs per year. This consumption level is notably higher than the global average, indicating a strong local preference for eggs as a dietary staple. Factors contributing to this statistic include Albania's agricultural practices, which support poultry farming, and cultural dietary habits that incorporate eggs in various traditional 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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