Cow milk production in Madagascar
In 2024 Madagascar produced 415,933 t of cow milk, the 97th largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 23%. The record was 575,000 t in 2013.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 415,933 t
- World rank
- 97 of 183
- 10-year change
- −23%
- Record
- 575,000 t
- 2013
Cow milk in Madagascar, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Madagascar compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.05%
- 0.08% in 2014
- kg per person
- 13.0
- world 97.7
- 10-year change
- −23%
- world +22%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | Sri Lanka | 430,002 | 0.05% |
| 96 | El Salvador | 419,177 | 0.05% |
| 97 | Madagascar | 415,933 | 0.05% |
| 98 | Jordan | 387,142 | 0.05% |
| 99 | Cyprus | 325,390 | 0.04% |
Map of world production of cow milk
Share of the world total; Madagascar is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 415,933 | −5.3% |
| 2023 | 439,077 | +13% |
| 2022 | 387,947 | −7.2% |
| 2021 | 417,927 | −8.4% |
| 2020 | 456,009 | −5.6% |
| 2019 | 482,946 | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 478,059 | −12% |
| 2017 | 545,677 | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 544,423 | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 543,272 | +0.8% |
| 2014 | 539,142 | −6.2% |
| 2013 | 575,000 | +0.9% |
| 2012 | 570,000 | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 560,000 | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 555,000 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | 555,000 | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 549,000 | +3.6% |
| 2007 | 530,000 | +1.9% |
| 2006 | 520,000 | +2.0% |
| 2005 | 510,000 | +4.1% |
| 2004 | 490,000 | +4.3% |
| 2003 | 470,000 | −1.1% |
| 2002 | 475,000 | −1.0% |
| 2001 | 480,000 | −10% |
| 2000 | 535,000 | +0.9% |
| 1999 | 530,000 | +1.0% |
| 1998 | 525,000 | +1.0% |
| 1997 | 520,000 | +1.0% |
| 1996 | 515,000 | +1.0% |
| 1995 | 510,000 | +2.0% |
| 1994 | 500,000 | +1.0% |
| 1993 | 495,000 | +1.0% |
| 1992 | 490,000 | +2.1% |
| 1991 | 480,000 | +0.6% |
| 1990 | 477,000 | +0.4% |
| 1989 | 475,000 | +1.1% |
| 1988 | 470,000 | +0.9% |
| 1987 | 466,000 | +1.3% |
| 1986 | 460,000 | +2.2% |
| 1985 | 450,000 | −3.2% |
| 1984 | 465,000 | +1.1% |
| 1983 | 460,000 | +1.3% |
| 1982 | 454,000 | +0.9% |
| 1981 | 450,000 | +2.3% |
| 1980 | 440,000 | +2.3% |
| 1979 | 430,000 | +0.7% |
| 1978 | 427,000 | +11% |
| 1977 | 386,000 | +2.9% |
| 1976 | 375,000 | +1.4% |
| 1975 | 370,000 | +3.1% |
| 1974 | 359,000 | +3.5% |
| 1973 | 347,000 | +3.0% |
| 1972 | 337,000 | +2.7% |
| 1971 | 328,000 | −7.6% |
| 1970 | 355,000 | +0.6% |
| 1969 | 353,000 | −1.9% |
| 1968 | 360,000 | +0.8% |
| 1967 | 357,000 | +0.8% |
| 1966 | 354,000 | +9.3% |
| 1965 | 324,000 | +3.5% |
| 1964 | 313,000 | +0.3% |
| 1963 | 312,000 | +0.6% |
| 1962 | 310,000 | +5.4% |
| 1961 | 294,000 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 615 t USD 547,000
- Importer rank
- 140 of 188
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 Madagascar?
Madagascar produced 415,933 t in 2024, 0.05% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Madagascar rank in the world for production of cow milk?
Madagascar ranked 97th 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 Madagascar changed?
It fell by 23% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +22% for the world. The record was 575,000 t in 2013.
Does Madagascar export or import raw milk of cattle?
In 2024 Madagascar reported no exports and imports of 615 t (USD 547,000), 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; the 2024 figure for Madagascar is imputed by FAO. 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.