Sheep milk production in Malawi
In 2024 Malawi produced 7,581 t of sheep milk, the 56th largest in the world (0.08% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 29%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 7,581 t
- World rank
- 56 of 77
- 10-year change
- +29%
- Record
- 7,581 t
- 2024
Sheep milk in Malawi, 1991–2024 (tonnes)
Malawi compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.08%
- 0.06% in 2014
- kg per person
- 0.35
- world 1.20
- 10-year change
- +29%
- world +1.3%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | Ukraine | 10,900 | 0.11% |
| 55 | Serbia | 10,378 | 0.11% |
| 56 | Malawi | 7,581 | 0.08% |
| 57 | Guinea-Bissau | 6,642 | 0.07% |
| 58 | Montenegro | 6,622 | 0.07% |
Map of world production of sheep milk
Share of the world total; Malawi is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,581 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 7,487 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 7,254 | +4.7% |
| 2021 | 6,928 | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 6,843 | +0.7% |
| 2019 | 6,795 | +5.6% |
| 2018 | 6,437 | +7.0% |
| 2017 | 6,016 | −1.4% |
| 2016 | 6,101 | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 5,948 | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 5,862 | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 5,680 | +4.0% |
| 2012 | 5,462 | +3.1% |
| 2011 | 5,296 | +4.1% |
| 2010 | 5,087 | +4.4% |
| 2009 | 4,873 | +3.7% |
| 2008 | 4,699 | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 4,652 | +3.6% |
| 2006 | 4,492 | +7.2% |
| 2005 | 4,191 | −20% |
| 2004 | 5,259 | +58% |
| 2003 | 3,337 | −0.7% |
| 2002 | 3,361 | −3.0% |
| 2001 | 3,465 | +2.1% |
| 2000 | 3,395 | +5.0% |
| 1999 | 3,234 | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 3,224 | +3.0% |
| 1997 | 3,130 | +3.2% |
| 1996 | 3,032 | +4.4% |
| 1995 | 2,905 | −3.4% |
| 1994 | 3,007 | +5.5% |
| 1993 | 2,850 | −10.0% |
| 1992 | 3,165 | −1.0% |
| 1991 | 3,196 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of sheep milk in Malawi?
Malawi produced 7,581 t in 2024, 0.08% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Malawi rank in the world for production of sheep milk?
Malawi ranked 56th 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 Malawi changed?
It rose by 29% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +1.3% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
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 Malawi 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.