Sheep milk production in South Sudan
In 2024 South Sudan produced 134,878 t of sheep milk, the 17th largest in the world (1.37% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 10%. The record was 150,000 t in 2014.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 134,878 t
- World rank
- 17 of 77
- 10-year change
- −10%
- Record
- 150,000 t
- 2014
Sheep milk in South Sudan, 2012–2024 (tonnes)
South Sudan compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.4%
- 1.5% in 2014
- kg per person
- 11.3
- world 1.20
- 10-year change
- −10%
- world +1.3%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Niger | 182,552 | 1.9% |
| 16 | Indonesia | 147,567 | 1.5% |
| 17 | South Sudan | 134,878 | 1.4% |
| 18 | Jordan | 109,247 | 1.1% |
| 19 | Kenya | 99,076 | 1.0% |
Map of world production of sheep milk
Share of the world total; South Sudan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 134,878 | −0.6% |
| 2023 | 135,646 | −0.2% |
| 2022 | 135,874 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | 132,452 | −4.0% |
| 2020 | 137,922 | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 136,365 | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 134,484 | −4.1% |
| 2017 | 140,233 | −3.5% |
| 2016 | 145,257 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 144,600 | −3.6% |
| 2014 | 150,000 | +3.4% |
| 2013 | 145,000 | +3.6% |
| 2012 | 140,000 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of sheep milk in South Sudan?
South Sudan produced 134,878 t in 2024, 1.4% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does South Sudan rank in the world for production of sheep milk?
South Sudan ranked 17th 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 South Sudan changed?
It fell by 10% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +1.3% for the world. The record was 150,000 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 South Sudan 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.