> 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%.

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# 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, 20247,581 t
World rank56 of 77
10-year change+29%
Record7,581 t2024

## Sheep milk in Malawi, 1991–2024 (tonnes)

## Malawi compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.08%0.06% in 2014
kg per person0.35world 1.20
10-year change+29%world +1.3%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 54 | [Ukraine](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-milk/ukraine/) | 10,900 | 0.11% |
| 55 | [Serbia](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-milk/serbia/) | 10,378 | 0.11% |
| 56 | **Malawi** | 7,581 | 0.08% |
| 57 | [Guinea-Bissau](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-milk/guinea-bissau/) | 6,642 | 0.07% |
| 58 | [Montenegro](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-milk/montenegro/) | 6,622 | 0.07% |

[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; 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

[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 Malawi

[Sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/malawi/)[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/malawi/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/malawi/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/malawi/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/malawi/)[Mangoes and guavas](https://husfarm.com/production/mangoes/malawi/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/malawi/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/malawi/)[Pigeon peas, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/pigeon-peas/malawi/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/malawi/)[Pumpkins and squash](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/malawi/)[Plantains](https://husfarm.com/production/plantains/malawi/)
[Agricultural production in Malawi](https://husfarm.com/production/country/malawi/)

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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