> In 2024 Mali produced 215,522 t of sheep milk, the 13th largest in the world (2.20% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 138%.

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# Sheep milk production in Mali

In 2024 Mali produced 215,522 t of sheep milk, the 13th largest in the world (2.20% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 138%. The record was 259,854 t in 2011.

Production, 2024215,522 t
World rank13 of 77
10-year change+138%
Record259,854 t2011

## Sheep milk in Mali, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Mali compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total2.2%0.93% in 2014
kg per person8.80world 1.20
10-year change+138%world +1.3%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 11 | [France](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-milk/france/) | 337,060 | 3.4% |
| 12 | [Somalia](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-milk/somalia/) | 309,107 | 3.1% |
| 13 | **Mali** | 215,522 | 2.2% |
| 14 | [Afghanistan](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-milk/afghanistan/) | 194,000 | 2.0% |
| 15 | [Niger](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-milk/niger/) | 182,552 | 1.9% |

[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; Mali is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 215,522 | +0.7% |
| 2023 | 213,995 | +5.0% |
| 2022 | 203,803 | +5.0% |
| 2021 | 194,098 | +5.0% |
| 2020 | 184,855 | +5.0% |
| 2019 | 176,053 | +5.0% |
| 2018 | 167,669 | +53% |
| 2017 | 109,299 | +9.4% |
| 2016 | 99,882 | +5.0% |
| 2015 | 95,124 | +5.1% |
| 2014 | 90,507 | +5.3% |
| 2013 | 85,947 | −50% |
| 2012 | 172,895 | −33% |
| 2011 | 259,854 | +5.0% |
| 2010 | 247,480 | +119% |
| 2009 | 112,804 | +3.3% |
| 2008 | 109,176 | +3.3% |
| 2007 | 105,665 | +6.9% |
| 2006 | 98,837 | −0.1% |
| 2005 | 98,978 | +3.3% |
| 2004 | 95,795 | +3.3% |
| 2003 | 92,714 | +3.3% |
| 2002 | 89,732 | +12% |
| 2001 | 80,272 | −6.3% |
| 2000 | 85,666 | +2.0% |
| 1999 | 84,012 | +3.3% |
| 1998 | 81,310 | +3.3% |
| 1997 | 78,693 | +3.3% |
| 1996 | 76,161 | +3.4% |
| 1995 | 73,674 | +9.1% |
| 1994 | 67,554 | +1.7% |
| 1993 | 66,449 | +1.5% |
| 1992 | 65,483 | +1.3% |
| 1991 | 64,645 | −29% |
| 1990 | 91,290 | +32% |
| 1989 | 69,000 | +4.5% |
| 1988 | 66,000 | +3.2% |
| 1987 | 63,960 | −0.2% |
| 1986 | 64,080 | +6.8% |
| 1985 | 60,000 | −3.8% |
| 1984 | 62,400 | −8.0% |
| 1983 | 67,800 | −12% |
| 1982 | 76,800 | +0.8% |
| 1981 | 76,200 | +1.6% |
| 1980 | 75,000 | +1.8% |
| 1979 | 73,680 | +0.7% |
| 1978 | 73,200 | +8.4% |
| 1977 | 67,500 | +6.1% |
| 1976 | 63,600 | +6.0% |
| 1975 | 60,000 | +16% |
| 1974 | 51,600 | +10% |
| 1973 | 46,800 | −19% |
| 1972 | 57,600 | −14% |
| 1971 | 67,200 | −2.6% |
| 1970 | 69,000 | 0.0% |
| 1969 | 69,000 | +5.5% |
| 1968 | 65,400 | +4.8% |
| 1967 | 62,400 | +4.0% |
| 1966 | 60,000 | +2.0% |
| 1965 | 58,800 | +6.5% |
| 1964 | 55,200 | +9.5% |
| 1963 | 50,400 | +5.0% |
| 1962 | 48,000 | 0.0% |
| 1961 | 48,000 | — |

## Questions and answers

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

Mali produced 215,522 t in 2024, 2.2% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Mali ranked 13th 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 Mali changed?

It rose by 138% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +1.3% for the world. The record was 259,854 t in 2011.

### 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

[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 Mali

[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/mali/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/mali/)[Millet](https://husfarm.com/production/millet/mali/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/mali/)[Spring onions and shallots](https://husfarm.com/production/spring-onions/mali/)[Okra](https://husfarm.com/production/okra/mali/)[Seed cotton](https://husfarm.com/production/seed-cotton/mali/)[Mangoes and guavas](https://husfarm.com/production/mangoes/mali/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/mali/)[Sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/mali/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/mali/)[Groundnuts (peanuts)](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnuts/mali/)
[Agricultural production in Mali](https://husfarm.com/production/country/mali/)

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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