> 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%.

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# 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.

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Production, 20241.3 million t
World rank65 of 183
10-year change+141%
Record1.3 million t2024

## Cow milk in Nepal, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Nepal compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.16%0.08% in 2014
kg per person43.2world 97.7
10-year change+141%world +22%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 63 | [Tunisia](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/tunisia/) | 1,389,815 | 0.17% |
| 64 | [Serbia](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/serbia/) | 1,349,699 | 0.17% |
| 65 | **Nepal** | 1,281,718 | 0.16% |
| 66 | [Vietnam](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/vietnam/) | 1,276,872 | 0.16% |
| 67 | [Costa Rica](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/costa-rica/) | 1,268,230 | 0.16% |

[Full ranking of 183 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/)

### Map of world production of cow milk

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
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

Imports2 t USD 2,000
Importer rank185 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](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/)

## 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

[India](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/india/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/united-states/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/china/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/brazil/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/germany/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/russia/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/pakistan/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/france/)[New Zealand](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/new-zealand/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/turkey/)[Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/poland/)[United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/united-kingdom/)
[All countries producing cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/)

## Other products of Nepal

[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/nepal/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/nepal/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/nepal/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/nepal/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/nepal/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/nepal/)[Buffalo milk](https://husfarm.com/production/buffalo-milk/nepal/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/nepal/)[Mangoes and guavas](https://husfarm.com/production/mangoes/nepal/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/nepal/)[Millet](https://husfarm.com/production/millet/nepal/)[Ginger](https://husfarm.com/production/ginger/nepal/)
[Agricultural production in Nepal](https://husfarm.com/production/country/nepal/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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