Sheep milk production in Russia
In 2024 Russia produced 5,800 t of sheep milk, the 62nd largest in the world (0.06% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 81%. The record was 31,115 t in 2014.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 5,800 t
- World rank
- 62 of 77
- 10-year change
- −81%
- Record
- 31,115 t
- 2014
Sheep milk in Russia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Russia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.06%
- 0.32% in 2014
- kg per person
- 0.04
- world 1.20
- 10-year change
- −81%
- world +1.3%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | Georgia | 6,075 | 0.06% |
| 61 | Eritrea | 5,886 | 0.06% |
| 62 | Russia | 5,800 | 0.06% |
| 63 | Rwanda | 5,213 | 0.05% |
| 64 | Croatia | 4,000 | 0.04% |
Map of world production of sheep milk
Share of the world total; Russia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,800 | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 5,790 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 5,649 | +5.0% |
| 2021 | 5,379 | +8.0% |
| 2020 | 4,979 | −14% |
| 2019 | 5,807 | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 5,737 | −1.7% |
| 2017 | 5,837 | +16% |
| 2016 | 5,039 | −65% |
| 2015 | 14,535 | −53% |
| 2014 | 31,115 | +3,864% |
| 2013 | 785 | +1.8% |
| 2012 | 771 | −13% |
| 2011 | 889 | −5.2% |
| 2010 | 938 | −3.2% |
| 2009 | 969 | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 955 | +13% |
| 2007 | 848 | −10% |
| 2006 | 946 | +18% |
| 2005 | 805 | +22% |
| 2004 | 658 | +11% |
| 2003 | 592 | +6.3% |
| 2002 | 557 | +9.9% |
| 2001 | 507 | +26% |
| 2000 | 401 | −6.5% |
| 1999 | 429 | −12% |
| 1998 | 489 | −2.0% |
| 1997 | 499 | +12% |
| 1996 | 447 | +49% |
| 1995 | 300 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | 300 | +50% |
| 1993 | 200 | −17% |
| 1992 | 240 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of sheep milk in Russia?
Russia produced 5,800 t in 2024, 0.06% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Russia rank in the world for production of sheep milk?
Russia ranked 62nd 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 Russia changed?
It fell by 81% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +1.3% for the world. The record was 31,115 t in 2014.
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 Russia is estimated 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.