World Chicken Population
                     World Chicken Population
World Chicken Population
Chicken is the most common and the most 
widely consumed meat all over the world. 
Chicken meats are readily available and a 
good source of protein. It also provides other 
nutrients that are necessary for proper body 
functioning. There are more chickens in the 
world than birds.
The population of chicken in the 
world:
According to the Food and Agricultural 
Organization of the United Nations, there are 
nearly 25 million chickens (2019) worldwide. 
Largest Chickens Producing Countries in the 
World.
Globally, two major types of chickens are farmed 
in the poultry industry. That is egg-laying hens 
(produces eggs) and the broiler chicken 
(especially raised for meat production).
Egg Production
In 2017, China produced the highest number of eggs 
accounting for 529 billion followed by the United 
states that produced about 106.7 billion eggs in the 
same year.
Broiler Meat production
The United States of America is the world’s 
largest broiler meat production, around 19.7 
million tonnes in 2019.
China and Brazil came second and third in broiler 
meat production, around 12.65 million and 10.2 
million tonnes, respectively.
Conclusion
Chicken is an excellent source of low cost, 
high quality poultry products. The industry is 
growing rapidly as the people now are more 
health conscious. People prefer to eat poultry 
products to boost their immunity.
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