Cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed production in Slovakia
In 2023 Slovakia produced 3,632 t of cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed, the 18th largest in the world (0.70% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 426%. The record was 4,047 t in 2008.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 3,632 t
- World rank
- 18 of 35
- 10-year change
- +426%
- Record
- 4,047 t
- 2008
Cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed in Slovakia, 1993–2023 (tonnes)
Slovakia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.70%
- 0.12% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +426%
- world −13%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Moldova | 5,327 | 1.0% |
| 17 | Iraq | 5,317 | 1.0% |
| 18 | Slovakia | 3,632 | 0.70% |
| 19 | Romania | 3,360 | 0.65% |
| 20 | Ukraine | 2,875 | 0.55% |
Map of world production of cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed
Share of the world total; Slovakia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,632 | +4.6% |
| 2022 | 3,472 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | 3,403 | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 3,389 | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 3,302 | −2.7% |
| 2018 | 3,395 | +439% |
| 2017 | 630 | +17% |
| 2016 | 540 | −11% |
| 2015 | 610 | −36% |
| 2014 | 960 | +39% |
| 2013 | 690 | −1.4% |
| 2012 | 700 | +11% |
| 2011 | 630 | −14% |
| 2010 | 730 | −78% |
| 2009 | 3,338 | −18% |
| 2008 | 4,047 | +12% |
| 2007 | 3,623 | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 3,618 | −1.1% |
| 2005 | 3,658 | +48% |
| 2004 | 2,466 | +39% |
| 2003 | 1,779 | −15% |
| 2002 | 2,100 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 2,100 | −4.5% |
| 2000 | 2,200 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | 2,200 | +7.3% |
| 1998 | 2,050 | +1.0% |
| 1997 | 2,029 | +1.1% |
| 1996 | 2,006 | −5.9% |
| 1995 | 2,132 | +5.5% |
| 1994 | 2,020 | +6.3% |
| 1993 | 1,900 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed in Slovakia?
Slovakia produced 3,632 t in 2023, 0.70% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Slovakia rank in the world for production of cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed?
Slovakia ranked 18th 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 Slovakia changed?
It rose by 426% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −13% for the world. The record was 4,047 t in 2008.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2023 figure for Slovakia is imputed by FAO. 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.