Cow milk production in Yemen
In 2024 Yemen produced 256,737 t of cow milk, the 103rd largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 9.2%. The record was 291,087 t in 2009.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 256,737 t
- World rank
- 103 of 183
- 10-year change
- +9.2%
- Record
- 291,087 t
- 2009
Cow milk in Yemen, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Yemen compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.03%
- 0.04% in 2014
- kg per person
- 6.33
- world 97.7
- 10-year change
- +9.2%
- world +22%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | North Macedonia | 282,317 | 0.04% |
| 102 | Chad | 271,976 | 0.03% |
| 103 | Yemen | 256,737 | 0.03% |
| 104 | Oman | 241,210 | 0.03% |
| 105 | Moldova | 232,873 | 0.03% |
Map of world production of cow milk
Share of the world total; Yemen is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 256,737 | −7.1% |
| 2023 | 276,409 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 271,468 | +5.0% |
| 2021 | 258,541 | +5.0% |
| 2020 | 246,230 | +5.0% |
| 2019 | 234,505 | +15% |
| 2018 | 204,016 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 203,507 | −2.0% |
| 2016 | 207,660 | −8.0% |
| 2015 | 225,717 | −4.0% |
| 2014 | 235,195 | +4.8% |
| 2013 | 224,436 | +4.2% |
| 2012 | 215,321 | +3.4% |
| 2011 | 208,191 | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 203,939 | −30% |
| 2009 | 291,087 | +6.9% |
| 2008 | 272,212 | +9.6% |
| 2007 | 248,317 | +11% |
| 2006 | 224,202 | +3.5% |
| 2005 | 216,608 | +1.9% |
| 2004 | 212,501 | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 208,325 | +8.2% |
| 2002 | 192,612 | +1.6% |
| 2001 | 189,523 | +5.4% |
| 2000 | 179,781 | +1.8% |
| 1999 | 176,630 | +5.0% |
| 1998 | 168,199 | +4.0% |
| 1997 | 161,730 | +3.8% |
| 1996 | 155,810 | +1.5% |
| 1995 | 153,508 | +2.0% |
| 1994 | 150,498 | −3.0% |
| 1993 | 155,153 | +2.0% |
| 1992 | 152,145 | +2.0% |
| 1991 | 149,162 | −2.9% |
| 1990 | 153,662 | +1.0% |
| 1989 | 152,162 | +3.1% |
| 1988 | 147,587 | +6.3% |
| 1987 | 138,900 | +2.7% |
| 1986 | 135,300 | +3.5% |
| 1985 | 130,700 | +6.2% |
| 1984 | 123,100 | +16% |
| 1983 | 106,500 | +18% |
| 1982 | 89,900 | +23% |
| 1981 | 73,300 | +6.2% |
| 1980 | 69,000 | +0.6% |
| 1979 | 68,600 | +3.3% |
| 1978 | 66,400 | +2.9% |
| 1977 | 64,500 | −6.1% |
| 1976 | 68,700 | −4.2% |
| 1975 | 71,700 | +5.9% |
| 1974 | 67,700 | 0.0% |
| 1973 | 67,700 | −1.3% |
| 1972 | 68,600 | +4.7% |
| 1971 | 65,500 | +4.5% |
| 1970 | 62,650 | −4.3% |
| 1969 | 65,450 | −10% |
| 1968 | 72,800 | −18% |
| 1967 | 88,550 | −1.2% |
| 1966 | 89,600 | −4.5% |
| 1965 | 93,800 | +1.1% |
| 1964 | 92,750 | +0.7% |
| 1963 | 92,100 | −1.8% |
| 1962 | 93,800 | −0.7% |
| 1961 | 94,500 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 78 t USD 33,000
- Importer rank
- 169 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 Yemen?
Yemen produced 256,737 t in 2024, 0.03% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Yemen rank in the world for production of cow milk?
Yemen ranked 103rd 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 Yemen changed?
It rose by 9.2% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +22% for the world. The record was 291,087 t in 2009.
Does Yemen export or import raw milk of cattle?
In 2024 Yemen reported no exports and imports of 78 t (USD 33,000), 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 Yemen 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.