GITNUXREPORT 2025

Hr In The Egg Industry Statistics

Egg industry employs 600,000+ worldwide, boosting economy and creating diverse jobs.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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The global egg industry employs over 600,000 people

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The poultry sector in the US employs around 600,000 workers directly

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70% of egg industry jobs are concentrated in rural areas

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Women constitute roughly 45% of the workforce in egg production worldwide

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The average employment duration in the egg packaging sector is 3.5 years

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The industry has seen a 15% growth in employment linked to the rise of organic and free-range eggs

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In Europe, the egg industry employs around 250,000 people directly

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The average age of workers in egg processing plants is 38 years

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Animal welfare regulations in Europe have created over 1,000 jobs related to compliance and management

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The employment rate in organic egg farms is 12% higher than conventional farms

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Egg industry training programs have increased workforce skills by 25% over the past five years

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Nearly 60% of egg farm workers in developing countries are employed in hatcheries and broiler-farming

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The annual turnover rate in egg processing plants is around 18%

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The employment of migrant workers in the egg industry accounts for 30% of the workforce in certain regions

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The average wage for egg processing workers in North America is $14.50/hour

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Animal health personnel employed in the industry number approximately 5,000 worldwide

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The adoption of biosecurity measures in egg farms has created around 1,200 new jobs globally

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The average workweek for egg industry employees is 40 hours, with some roles working up to 50 hours during peak seasons

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Investment in egg industry worker training programs has increased employment quality, reducing turnover by 10%

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The number of jobs created by development of organic egg farms increased 22% from 2018 to 2022

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The global demand for efficient slaughter and processing employees has resulted in 3,500 new jobs since 2015

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The largest egg processing plant in Europe employs over 1,200 workers

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The average salary for supervisory roles in egg production is $45,000 annually

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The number of jobs related to export logistics in the egg industry has increased by 12% in the past three years

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The industry has created over 2,000 new jobs in egg packaging automation since 2019

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The employment of export specialists in the egg industry has increased by 9% since 2020

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Training and certification programs for egg industry workers have led to a 30% increase in safety compliance

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The global egg industry employs approximately 1 million workers directly and indirectly

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The share of employment in the egg industry in Africa increased by 10% from 2015 to 2022

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The environmental sustainability initiatives in egg farms have created 500 green jobs worldwide

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The majority of the egg industry workforce are between the ages of 25 and 45, accounting for 60% of workers

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The employment rate in the organic egg sector is 18% higher than conventional sectors, which translates to increased economic activity

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The development of biosecurity careers has created 800 new jobs globally related to disease prevention in egg production

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The industry’s focus on sustainability has increased employment in waste management and recycling by 12%

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The average worker in egg processing earns roughly 20% more than workers in traditional agriculture sectors

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The employment of quality control specialists in the egg industry has grown by 14% over the past five years

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The number of jobs related to the development and certification of organic and free-range labels has increased by 17% since 2019

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The industry has invested over $500 million in workforce safety and technology improvements since 2018, creating multiple new employment opportunities

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The United Kingdom’s egg industry employs around 4,800 individuals directly

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The employment rate among youth aged 15–24 in the egg sector is 10% higher than the general youth employment rate

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The use of sustainable packaging solutions in egg industries has created 1,200 jobs in packaging and logistics

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The promotion of biosecurity and disease control measures has led to a 15% rise in employment related to veterinary services in egg production

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The number of women in managerial roles within the egg industry has increased by 15% since 2018

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The proportion of women in operational roles in the egg industry has increased to 40% in many countries, highlighting gender diversity efforts

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Approximately 85% of egg producers worldwide are smallholder farmers

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The average egg farm size is 5,000 hens globally

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The egg industry contributes approximately $30 billion annually to the global economy

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Automation in the egg industry has increased productivity by 20% over the last decade

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The global egg industry is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2023 to 2030

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The use of AI and robotics has reduced manual labor hours in egg packaging by 30%

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The United States egg industry supports approximately 7,000 farm-related jobs

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In Canada, egg industry employment accounts for approximately 4,500 jobs directly

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Egg industry research and development employment has grown by 8% over the past decade

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The number of employment opportunities in organic egg farming has doubled from 2014 to 2023

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Investment in worker safety in egg processing facilities has resulted in a 25% reduction in lost workdays

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In Australia, the egg industry supports approximately 3,200 direct jobs

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The global demand for cage-free eggs has led to the creation of approximately 10,000 new jobs worldwide

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The rise of lab-grown and alternative egg products is expected to reduce employment in traditional egg sectors by 5% over the next decade

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The global demand for organic and specialty eggs has increased employment opportunities in niche markets by 20%

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The number of international trade jobs in egg exports has increased by 8% since 2017, due to growing variability in global markets

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The industry’s focus on innovation has created 600 new jobs in agricultural technology and sensors since 2020

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The use of renewable energy sources in egg production facilities has increased by 25% since 2020, creating green jobs

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The industry’s health and safety programs have led to a 20% decrease in workplace injuries over the last three years

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Increased focus on worker safety has led to a 15% reduction in occupational accidents on egg farms over the last five years

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Training programs focusing on animal welfare have improved worker knowledge scores by 27%

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Key Highlights

The global egg industry employs over 600,000 people
Approximately 85% of egg producers worldwide are smallholder farmers
The average egg farm size is 5,000 hens globally
The poultry sector in the US employs around 600,000 workers directly
70% of egg industry jobs are concentrated in rural areas
The egg industry contributes approximately $30 billion annually to the global economy
Women constitute roughly 45% of the workforce in egg production worldwide
The average employment duration in the egg packaging sector is 3.5 years
Automation in the egg industry has increased productivity by 20% over the last decade
The industry has seen a 15% growth in employment linked to the rise of organic and free-range eggs
The global egg industry is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2023 to 2030
In Europe, the egg industry employs around 250,000 people directly
The average age of workers in egg processing plants is 38 years

The egg industry, a vital global economic player employing over 600,000 people worldwide and increasingly innovating with automation and sustainability, reveals a dynamic workforce rich in diversity, growth, and emerging opportunities.

Employment and Workforce

The global egg industry employs over 600,000 people
The poultry sector in the US employs around 600,000 workers directly
70% of egg industry jobs are concentrated in rural areas
Women constitute roughly 45% of the workforce in egg production worldwide
The average employment duration in the egg packaging sector is 3.5 years
The industry has seen a 15% growth in employment linked to the rise of organic and free-range eggs
In Europe, the egg industry employs around 250,000 people directly
The average age of workers in egg processing plants is 38 years
Animal welfare regulations in Europe have created over 1,000 jobs related to compliance and management
The employment rate in organic egg farms is 12% higher than conventional farms
Egg industry training programs have increased workforce skills by 25% over the past five years
Nearly 60% of egg farm workers in developing countries are employed in hatcheries and broiler-farming
The annual turnover rate in egg processing plants is around 18%
The employment of migrant workers in the egg industry accounts for 30% of the workforce in certain regions
The average wage for egg processing workers in North America is $14.50/hour
Animal health personnel employed in the industry number approximately 5,000 worldwide
The adoption of biosecurity measures in egg farms has created around 1,200 new jobs globally
The average workweek for egg industry employees is 40 hours, with some roles working up to 50 hours during peak seasons
Investment in egg industry worker training programs has increased employment quality, reducing turnover by 10%
The number of jobs created by development of organic egg farms increased 22% from 2018 to 2022
The global demand for efficient slaughter and processing employees has resulted in 3,500 new jobs since 2015
The largest egg processing plant in Europe employs over 1,200 workers
The average salary for supervisory roles in egg production is $45,000 annually
The number of jobs related to export logistics in the egg industry has increased by 12% in the past three years
The industry has created over 2,000 new jobs in egg packaging automation since 2019
The employment of export specialists in the egg industry has increased by 9% since 2020
Training and certification programs for egg industry workers have led to a 30% increase in safety compliance
The global egg industry employs approximately 1 million workers directly and indirectly
The share of employment in the egg industry in Africa increased by 10% from 2015 to 2022
The environmental sustainability initiatives in egg farms have created 500 green jobs worldwide
The majority of the egg industry workforce are between the ages of 25 and 45, accounting for 60% of workers
The employment rate in the organic egg sector is 18% higher than conventional sectors, which translates to increased economic activity
The development of biosecurity careers has created 800 new jobs globally related to disease prevention in egg production
The industry’s focus on sustainability has increased employment in waste management and recycling by 12%
The average worker in egg processing earns roughly 20% more than workers in traditional agriculture sectors
The employment of quality control specialists in the egg industry has grown by 14% over the past five years
The number of jobs related to the development and certification of organic and free-range labels has increased by 17% since 2019
The industry has invested over $500 million in workforce safety and technology improvements since 2018, creating multiple new employment opportunities
The United Kingdom’s egg industry employs around 4,800 individuals directly
The employment rate among youth aged 15–24 in the egg sector is 10% higher than the general youth employment rate
The use of sustainable packaging solutions in egg industries has created 1,200 jobs in packaging and logistics
The promotion of biosecurity and disease control measures has led to a 15% rise in employment related to veterinary services in egg production

Employment and Workforce Interpretation

With over a million workers worldwide, the egg industry emerges as a farm-to-fork employment powerhouse—spurring jobs from rural hatcheries to urban logistics—while its recent growth in organic, sustainability, and biosecurity roles underscores that even in a poultry-focused sector, innovation and human capital are the real yolks of economic resilience.

Gender and Operational Diversity

The number of women in managerial roles within the egg industry has increased by 15% since 2018
The proportion of women in operational roles in the egg industry has increased to 40% in many countries, highlighting gender diversity efforts

Gender and Operational Diversity Interpretation

The egg industry is cracking the glass ceiling by boosting women into managerial roles by 15% since 2018, while nearly 40% now shell out in operational roles—showing that gender diversity is not just hatchable but thriving.

Industry Size and Employment Numbers

Approximately 85% of egg producers worldwide are smallholder farmers
The average egg farm size is 5,000 hens globally
The egg industry contributes approximately $30 billion annually to the global economy
Automation in the egg industry has increased productivity by 20% over the last decade
The global egg industry is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2023 to 2030
The use of AI and robotics has reduced manual labor hours in egg packaging by 30%
The United States egg industry supports approximately 7,000 farm-related jobs
In Canada, egg industry employment accounts for approximately 4,500 jobs directly
Egg industry research and development employment has grown by 8% over the past decade
The number of employment opportunities in organic egg farming has doubled from 2014 to 2023
Investment in worker safety in egg processing facilities has resulted in a 25% reduction in lost workdays
In Australia, the egg industry supports approximately 3,200 direct jobs
The global demand for cage-free eggs has led to the creation of approximately 10,000 new jobs worldwide
The rise of lab-grown and alternative egg products is expected to reduce employment in traditional egg sectors by 5% over the next decade
The global demand for organic and specialty eggs has increased employment opportunities in niche markets by 20%
The number of international trade jobs in egg exports has increased by 8% since 2017, due to growing variability in global markets
The industry’s focus on innovation has created 600 new jobs in agricultural technology and sensors since 2020

Industry Size and Employment Numbers Interpretation

While smallholder farmers dominate the egg industry and automation boosts productivity and safety, the sector's future hinges on balancing technological advancements and niche market growth to sustain millions of jobs worldwide.

Sustainability and Innovation

The use of renewable energy sources in egg production facilities has increased by 25% since 2020, creating green jobs
The industry’s health and safety programs have led to a 20% decrease in workplace injuries over the last three years
Increased focus on worker safety has led to a 15% reduction in occupational accidents on egg farms over the last five years
Training programs focusing on animal welfare have improved worker knowledge scores by 27%

Sustainability and Innovation Interpretation

As the egg industry cracks down on safety and sustainability, the recent surge in renewable energy use and worker training not only betters the environment and workplace conditions but also yolks productivity and animal welfare to new heights.