Cow milk production in Colombia
In 2024 Colombia produced 7.9 million t of cow milk, the 22nd largest in the world (1.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 16%. This is the highest figure on record.
- Production, 2024
- 7.9 million t
- World rank
- 22 of 183
- 10-year change
- +16%
- Record
- 7.9 million t
- 2024
Cow milk in Colombia, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Colombia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.00%
- 1.0% in 2014
- kg per person
- 150
- world 97.7
- 10-year change
- +16%
- world +22%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Belarus | 8,751,000 | 1.1% |
| 21 | Australia | 8,669,500 | 1.1% |
| 22 | Colombia | 7,943,000 | 1.00% |
| 23 | Iran | 7,702,777 | 0.97% |
| 24 | Spain | 7,576,060 | 0.95% |
Map of world production of cow milk
Share of the world total; Colombia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,943,000 | +8.7% |
| 2023 | 7,309,000 | −1.5% |
| 2022 | 7,421,000 | +6.1% |
| 2021 | 6,992,670 | −1.1% |
| 2020 | 7,071,404 | +3.6% |
| 2019 | 6,825,487 | −7.3% |
| 2018 | 7,362,274 | −1.6% |
| 2017 | 7,481,419 | +15% |
| 2016 | 6,506,632 | −3.9% |
| 2015 | 6,773,808 | −1.4% |
| 2014 | 6,870,851 | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 6,772,875 | +2.5% |
| 2012 | 6,607,600 | +5.1% |
| 2011 | 6,284,149 | −0.0% |
| 2010 | 6,285,126 | −0.0% |
| 2009 | 6,285,413 | −15% |
| 2008 | 7,431,480 | +10% |
| 2007 | 6,725,440 | −1.3% |
| 2006 | 6,817,272 | +7.9% |
| 2005 | 6,319,939 | −2.0% |
| 2004 | 6,446,792 | −3.1% |
| 2003 | 6,652,120 | +1.5% |
| 2002 | 6,553,820 | +4.0% |
| 2001 | 6,301,750 | +2.5% |
| 2000 | 6,148,050 | +7.2% |
| 1999 | 5,733,840 | +0.4% |
| 1998 | 5,711,637 | +4.0% |
| 1997 | 5,492,034 | +3.0% |
| 1996 | 5,332,030 | +5.0% |
| 1995 | 5,078,080 | +6.5% |
| 1994 | 4,768,170 | +4.5% |
| 1993 | 4,561,760 | +5.0% |
| 1992 | 4,344,530 | +2.0% |
| 1991 | 4,259,370 | +5.5% |
| 1990 | 4,037,290 | +7.5% |
| 1989 | 3,755,620 | +8.5% |
| 1988 | 3,461,380 | +6.8% |
| 1987 | 3,240,120 | +4.2% |
| 1986 | 3,109,600 | +7.1% |
| 1985 | 2,903,300 | +1.7% |
| 1984 | 2,854,840 | +4.6% |
| 1983 | 2,729,060 | +6.3% |
| 1982 | 2,567,190 | +7.3% |
| 1981 | 2,392,950 | +11% |
| 1980 | 2,163,040 | +4.8% |
| 1979 | 2,064,060 | +6.5% |
| 1978 | 1,937,250 | −16% |
| 1977 | 2,302,518 | +1.2% |
| 1976 | 2,275,958 | +8.6% |
| 1975 | 2,096,447 | +3.4% |
| 1974 | 2,027,409 | −12% |
| 1973 | 2,300,000 | −6.1% |
| 1972 | 2,450,000 | +4.7% |
| 1971 | 2,340,000 | +4.0% |
| 1970 | 2,250,000 | +4.2% |
| 1969 | 2,160,000 | +4.3% |
| 1968 | 2,070,000 | −0.5% |
| 1967 | 2,080,000 | +3.0% |
| 1966 | 2,020,000 | +2.4% |
| 1965 | 1,973,000 | +6.1% |
| 1964 | 1,860,000 | +1.5% |
| 1963 | 1,833,000 | +2.7% |
| 1962 | 1,784,885 | +1.3% |
| 1961 | 1,762,000 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 109 t USD 126,000
- Exporter rank
- 86 of 110
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of cow milk in Colombia?
Colombia produced 7.9 million t in 2024, 1.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Colombia rank in the world for production of cow milk?
Colombia ranked 22nd of 183 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 16.9% of the world total.
How has the production of cow milk in Colombia changed?
It rose by 16% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +22% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
Does Colombia export or import raw milk of cattle?
In 2024 Colombia reported exports of 109 t (USD 126,000) and no imports, according to FAOSTAT trade data.
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.