Cow milk production in Nepal
In 2024 Nepal produced 1.3 million t of cow milk, the 65th largest in the world (0.16% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 141%. This is the highest figure on record.
- Production, 2024
- 1.3 million t
- World rank
- 65 of 183
- 10-year change
- +141%
- Record
- 1.3 million t
- 2024
Cow milk in Nepal, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Nepal compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.16%
- 0.08% in 2014
- kg per person
- 43.2
- world 97.7
- 10-year change
- +141%
- world +22%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | Tunisia | 1,389,815 | 0.17% |
| 64 | Serbia | 1,349,699 | 0.17% |
| 65 | Nepal | 1,281,718 | 0.16% |
| 66 | Vietnam | 1,276,872 | 0.16% |
| 67 | Costa Rica | 1,268,230 | 0.16% |
Map of world production of cow milk
Share of the world total; Nepal is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,281,718 | +5.6% |
| 2023 | 1,214,046 | +10% |
| 2022 | 1,101,812 | +3.9% |
| 2021 | 1,060,487 | +15% |
| 2020 | 920,400 | +16% |
| 2019 | 795,530 | +5.5% |
| 2018 | 754,126 | +13% |
| 2017 | 665,285 | +3.3% |
| 2016 | 643,806 | +15% |
| 2015 | 557,669 | +4.8% |
| 2014 | 532,300 | +8.1% |
| 2013 | 492,379 | +5.0% |
| 2012 | 468,913 | +4.9% |
| 2011 | 447,185 | +4.2% |
| 2010 | 429,030 | +3.7% |
| 2009 | 413,919 | +3.2% |
| 2008 | 400,950 | +2.1% |
| 2007 | 392,791 | +1.9% |
| 2006 | 385,290 | +1.5% |
| 2005 | 379,637 | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 368,531 | +1.9% |
| 2003 | 361,555 | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 352,090 | +2.7% |
| 2001 | 342,738 | +1.6% |
| 2000 | 337,455 | +2.6% |
| 1999 | 328,920 | +3.2% |
| 1998 | 318,680 | +2.7% |
| 1997 | 310,183 | +4.6% |
| 1996 | 296,620 | +2.7% |
| 1995 | 288,822 | +3.9% |
| 1994 | 278,065 | +6.6% |
| 1993 | 260,786 | +0.6% |
| 1992 | 259,230 | +1.1% |
| 1991 | 256,398 | +0.3% |
| 1990 | 255,543 | +4.8% |
| 1989 | 243,879 | +5.0% |
| 1988 | 232,219 | +5.3% |
| 1987 | 220,568 | +0.4% |
| 1986 | 219,792 | +0.3% |
| 1985 | 219,192 | +4.4% |
| 1984 | 210,000 | +2.4% |
| 1983 | 205,000 | +2.5% |
| 1982 | 200,000 | +2.6% |
| 1981 | 195,000 | +2.6% |
| 1980 | 190,000 | +2.2% |
| 1979 | 186,000 | +1.6% |
| 1978 | 183,000 | +0.5% |
| 1977 | 182,000 | +0.6% |
| 1976 | 181,000 | +0.6% |
| 1975 | 180,000 | +0.6% |
| 1974 | 179,000 | +0.6% |
| 1973 | 178,000 | +0.6% |
| 1972 | 177,000 | +0.6% |
| 1971 | 176,000 | +0.6% |
| 1970 | 175,000 | +0.6% |
| 1969 | 174,000 | +0.6% |
| 1968 | 173,000 | +1.8% |
| 1967 | 170,000 | +0.6% |
| 1966 | 169,000 | +0.6% |
| 1965 | 168,000 | +0.6% |
| 1964 | 167,000 | +0.6% |
| 1963 | 166,000 | +0.6% |
| 1962 | 165,000 | +0.6% |
| 1961 | 164,000 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 2 t USD 2,000
- Importer rank
- 185 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 Nepal?
Nepal produced 1.3 million t in 2024, 0.16% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Nepal rank in the world for production of cow milk?
Nepal ranked 65th 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 Nepal changed?
It rose by 141% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +22% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
Does Nepal export or import raw milk of cattle?
In 2024 Nepal reported no exports and imports of 2 t (USD 2,000), 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. 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.