Cow milk production in North Macedonia
In 2024 North Macedonia produced 282,317 t of cow milk, the 101st largest in the world (0.04% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 29%. The record was 417,374 t in 2020.
- Production, 2024
- 282,317 t
- World rank
- 101 of 183
- 10-year change
- −29%
- Record
- 417,374 t
- 2020
Cow milk in North Macedonia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
North Macedonia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.04%
- 0.06% in 2014
- kg per person
- 155
- world 97.7
- 10-year change
- −29%
- world +22%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | Cyprus | 325,390 | 0.04% |
| 100 | Mali | 306,777 | 0.04% |
| 101 | North Macedonia | 282,317 | 0.04% |
| 102 | Chad | 271,976 | 0.03% |
| 103 | Yemen | 256,737 | 0.03% |
Map of world production of cow milk
Share of the world total; North Macedonia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 282,317 | +15% |
| 2023 | 245,478 | −27% |
| 2022 | 334,019 | −0.7% |
| 2021 | 336,319 | −19% |
| 2020 | 417,374 | +3.7% |
| 2019 | 402,630 | −3.3% |
| 2018 | 416,357 | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 405,964 | −2.2% |
| 2016 | 415,135 | +12% |
| 2015 | 371,904 | −6.7% |
| 2014 | 398,618 | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 392,157 | +8.9% |
| 2012 | 360,262 | −7.0% |
| 2011 | 387,579 | +5.1% |
| 2010 | 368,637 | +4.3% |
| 2009 | 353,300 | −7.1% |
| 2008 | 380,294 | −1.3% |
| 2007 | 385,290 | +59% |
| 2006 | 241,749 | +19% |
| 2005 | 203,388 | −7.2% |
| 2004 | 219,285 | +11% |
| 2003 | 197,279 | −3.5% |
| 2002 | 204,384 | −1.2% |
| 2001 | 206,931 | −8.8% |
| 2000 | 226,851 | +8.7% |
| 1999 | 208,660 | +17% |
| 1998 | 178,900 | +30% |
| 1997 | 137,100 | −0.5% |
| 1996 | 137,785 | +3.7% |
| 1995 | 132,819 | +11% |
| 1994 | 119,381 | −2.2% |
| 1993 | 122,068 | +0.8% |
| 1992 | 121,083 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 161 t USD 130,000
- Exporter rank
- 85 of 110
- Imports
- 24,528 t USD 19.2 m
- Importer rank
- 42 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 North Macedonia?
North Macedonia produced 282,317 t in 2024, 0.04% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does North Macedonia rank in the world for production of cow milk?
North Macedonia ranked 101st 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 North Macedonia changed?
It fell by 29% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +22% for the world. The record was 417,374 t in 2020.
Does North Macedonia export or import raw milk of cattle?
In 2024 North Macedonia reported exports of 161 t (USD 130,000) and imports of 24,528 t (USD 19.2 m), 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.