Butter of cow milk production in Bhutan
In 2023 Bhutan produced 1,716 t of butter of cow milk, the 86th largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 30%. The record was 2,126 t in 2019.
- Production, 2023
- 1,716 t
- World rank
- 86 of 118
- 10-year change
- +30%
- Record
- 2,126 t
- 2019
Butter of cow milk in Bhutan, 2010–2023 (tonnes)
Bhutan compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.03%
- 0.03% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +30%
- world +14%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | Guatemala | 1,876 | 0.03% |
| 85 | Zambia | 1,718 | 0.03% |
| 86 | Bhutan | 1,716 | 0.03% |
| 87 | Serbia | 1,665 | 0.03% |
| 88 | Paraguay | 1,577 | 0.03% |
Map of world production of butter of cow milk
Share of the world total; Bhutan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,716 | +14% |
| 2022 | 1,508 | −22% |
| 2021 | 1,930 | −8.0% |
| 2020 | 2,097 | −1.4% |
| 2019 | 2,126 | +9.1% |
| 2018 | 1,948 | −5.1% |
| 2017 | 2,053 | +20% |
| 2016 | 1,711 | +5.0% |
| 2015 | 1,629 | +16% |
| 2014 | 1,409 | +6.6% |
| 2013 | 1,322 | +9.5% |
| 2012 | 1,207 | −11% |
| 2011 | 1,358 | +7.6% |
| 2010 | 1,262 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of butter of cow milk in Bhutan?
Bhutan produced 1,716 t in 2023, 0.03% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Bhutan rank in the world for production of butter of cow milk?
Bhutan ranked 86th of 118 countries in 2023. The largest producer was United States with 16.0% of the world total.
How has the production of butter of cow milk in Bhutan changed?
It rose by 30% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +14% for the world. The record was 2,126 t in 2019.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.