Cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed production in Bulgaria
In 2023 Bulgaria produced 6,300 t of cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed, the 12th largest in the world (1.21% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 1.1%. The record was 43,800 t in 1983.
- Production, 2023
- 6,300 t
- World rank
- 12 of 35
- 10-year change
- +1.1%
- Record
- 43,800 t
- 1983
Cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed in Bulgaria, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Bulgaria compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 1.2%
- 1.0% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +1.1%
- world −13%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Afghanistan | 11,485 | 2.2% |
| 11 | Jordan | 8,879 | 1.7% |
| 12 | Bulgaria | 6,300 | 1.2% |
| 13 | Yemen | 5,978 | 1.1% |
| 14 | Bolivia | 5,867 | 1.1% |
Map of world production of cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed
Share of the world total; Bulgaria is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6,300 | −13% |
| 2022 | 7,250 | −0.3% |
| 2021 | 7,270 | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 7,210 | +9.4% |
| 2019 | 6,590 | −1.6% |
| 2018 | 6,700 | −11% |
| 2017 | 7,550 | +19% |
| 2016 | 6,350 | +38% |
| 2015 | 4,600 | −25% |
| 2014 | 6,110 | −1.9% |
| 2013 | 6,230 | −0.2% |
| 2012 | 6,240 | −1.1% |
| 2011 | 6,310 | −2.8% |
| 2010 | 6,490 | −41% |
| 2009 | 11,000 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 11,000 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 11,000 | −15% |
| 2006 | 13,000 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 13,000 | +4.0% |
| 2004 | 12,500 | +4.2% |
| 2003 | 12,000 | −1.6% |
| 2002 | 12,200 | +28% |
| 2001 | 9,500 | −27% |
| 2000 | 13,000 | −7.8% |
| 1999 | 14,100 | −2.8% |
| 1998 | 14,500 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | 14,500 | −3.3% |
| 1996 | 15,000 | −8.0% |
| 1995 | 16,300 | −7.4% |
| 1994 | 17,600 | −9.7% |
| 1993 | 19,500 | −21% |
| 1992 | 24,600 | −19% |
| 1991 | 30,483 | −29% |
| 1990 | 42,782 | −0.6% |
| 1989 | 43,041 | +9.0% |
| 1988 | 39,500 | −1.3% |
| 1987 | 40,000 | −4.8% |
| 1986 | 42,000 | +1.7% |
| 1985 | 41,300 | −1.2% |
| 1984 | 41,800 | −4.6% |
| 1983 | 43,800 | +4.3% |
| 1982 | 42,000 | +5.8% |
| 1981 | 39,700 | +2.8% |
| 1980 | 38,600 | −3.5% |
| 1979 | 40,000 | +2.6% |
| 1978 | 39,000 | 0.0% |
| 1977 | 39,000 | +6.8% |
| 1976 | 36,500 | −3.4% |
| 1975 | 37,800 | −1.8% |
| 1974 | 38,500 | +2.7% |
| 1973 | 37,500 | −1.1% |
| 1972 | 37,900 | −3.3% |
| 1971 | 39,200 | +1.0% |
| 1970 | 38,800 | +4.3% |
| 1969 | 37,200 | −4.4% |
| 1968 | 38,900 | −2.5% |
| 1967 | 39,900 | +1.3% |
| 1966 | 39,400 | +3.1% |
| 1965 | 38,200 | +1.9% |
| 1964 | 37,500 | 0.0% |
| 1963 | 37,500 | +7.4% |
| 1962 | 34,900 | −2.8% |
| 1961 | 35,900 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed in Bulgaria?
Bulgaria produced 6,300 t in 2023, 1.2% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Bulgaria rank in the world for production of cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed?
Bulgaria ranked 12th of 35 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Spain with 14.5% of the world total.
How has the production of cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed in Bulgaria changed?
It rose by 1.1% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −13% for the world. The record was 43,800 t in 1983.
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
All countries producing cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed
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.