
U.S. Egg Production and Hen Population
U.S. table egg production totaled 93.1 billion in 2024, down one percent from 2023. The U.S. had 311 million commercial laying hens at the end of 2024, down 3% from 2023. The daily rate of lay averaged 82.5 eggs per 100 table egg layers in 2024, up 1% from 2023. On average, each laying hen produces 301 eggs per year. The increased productivity of hens – due to improved health and disease prevention, nutrition, genetics, and flock management – is demonstrated in the graph to the right.