Most Eggs Produced Per Year

The total number of layers during December 2024 averaged 373 million, down 3 percent from last year. December egg production per 100 layers was 2,448 eggs, down 1 percent from December 2023. All layers in the United States on totaled 369 million, down 2 percent from last year.

Each person used roughly 286 eggs per year, or about 24 dozen cartons worth. Industry Overview: The U.S. egg industry produces approximately 110 billion eggs annually.

Per capita, or per person, consumption is a measure of total egg production divided by the total population. The high point for per capita egg consumption was 402 eggs in 1945.

In most places, eggs are an essential food component due to their nutritious value. Some of the factors that affect consumption of eggs in particular regions are cultural values, religious beliefs, customer preference, and income levels.

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