> In 2024 Ethiopia produced 58,805 t of sheep milk, the 29th largest in the world (0.60% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 19%.

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# Sheep milk production in Ethiopia

In 2024 Ethiopia produced 58,805 t of sheep milk, the 29th largest in the world (0.60% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 19%. The record was 60,071 t in 2020.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 202458,805 t
World rank29 of 77
10-year change+19%
Record60,071 t2020

## Sheep milk in Ethiopia, 1993–2024 (tonnes)

## Ethiopia compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.60%0.51% in 2014
kg per person0.45world 1.20
10-year change+19%world +1.3%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 27 | [Libya](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-milk/libya/) | 61,286 | 0.62% |
| 28 | [Iraq](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-milk/iraq/) | 61,090 | 0.62% |
| 29 | **Ethiopia** | 58,805 | 0.60% |
| 30 | [Cyprus](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-milk/cyprus/) | 53,100 | 0.54% |
| 31 | [Bulgaria](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-milk/bulgaria/) | 49,810 | 0.51% |

[Full ranking of 77 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-milk/)

### Map of world production of sheep milk

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Share of the world total; Ethiopia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 58,805 | +5.4% |
| 2023 | 55,772 | −1.0% |
| 2022 | 56,349 | −3.5% |
| 2021 | 58,368 | −2.8% |
| 2020 | 60,071 | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 58,415 | +11% |
| 2018 | 52,743 | +3.0% |
| 2017 | 51,206 | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 50,928 | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 49,171 | −0.8% |
| 2014 | 49,573 | +2.6% |
| 2013 | 48,336 | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 47,590 | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 46,841 | −1.5% |
| 2010 | 47,577 | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 47,363 | +2.8% |
| 2008 | 46,074 | −4.6% |
| 2007 | 48,296 | +8.4% |
| 2006 | 44,551 | +12% |
| 2005 | 39,889 | +6.0% |
| 2004 | 37,636 | +7.5% |
| 2003 | 34,996 | +3.4% |
| 2002 | 33,847 | +17% |
| 2001 | 28,815 | +3.1% |
| 2000 | 27,940 | −6.5% |
| 1999 | 29,869 | +7.0% |
| 1998 | 27,914 | +0.1% |
| 1997 | 27,892 | +0.1% |
| 1996 | 27,870 | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 27,811 | +0.2% |
| 1994 | 27,752 | +0.1% |
| 1993 | 27,712 | — |

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of sheep milk in Ethiopia?

Ethiopia produced 58,805 t in 2024, 0.60% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Ethiopia rank in the world for production of sheep milk?

Ethiopia ranked 29th of 77 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 12.8% of the world total.

### How has the production of sheep milk in Ethiopia changed?

It rose by 19% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +1.3% for the world. The record was 60,071 t in 2020.

### 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 Ethiopia is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-milk/china/)[Greece](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-milk/greece/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-milk/turkey/)[Syria](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-milk/syria/)[Algeria](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-milk/algeria/)[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-milk/spain/)[Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-milk/italy/)[Romania](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-milk/romania/)[Sudan](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-milk/sudan/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-milk/iran/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-milk/france/)[Somalia](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-milk/somalia/)
[All countries producing sheep milk](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-milk/)

## Other products of Ethiopia

[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/ethiopia/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/ethiopia/)[Cereals n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-n-e-c/ethiopia/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/ethiopia/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/ethiopia/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/ethiopia/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/ethiopia/)[Taro](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/ethiopia/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/ethiopia/)[Cabbages](https://husfarm.com/production/cabbages/ethiopia/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/ethiopia/)[Sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/ethiopia/)
[Agricultural production in Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/ethiopia/)

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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