Sheep milk production in Switzerland
In 2024 Switzerland produced 6,507 t of sheep milk, the 59th largest in the world (0.07% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 10%. The record was 6,648 t in 2022.
- Production, 2024
- 6,507 t
- World rank
- 59 of 77
- 10-year change
- +10%
- Record
- 6,648 t
- 2022
Sheep milk in Switzerland, 1991–2024 (tonnes)
Switzerland compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.07%
- 0.06% in 2014
- kg per person
- 0.73
- world 1.20
- 10-year change
- +10%
- world +1.3%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | Guinea-Bissau | 6,642 | 0.07% |
| 58 | Montenegro | 6,622 | 0.07% |
| 59 | Switzerland | 6,507 | 0.07% |
| 60 | Georgia | 6,075 | 0.06% |
| 61 | Eritrea | 5,886 | 0.06% |
Map of world production of sheep milk
Share of the world total; Switzerland is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,507 | −1.1% |
| 2023 | 6,577 | −1.1% |
| 2022 | 6,648 | +3.9% |
| 2021 | 6,400 | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 6,200 | −4.6% |
| 2019 | 6,500 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 6,500 | +4.8% |
| 2017 | 6,200 | +8.8% |
| 2016 | 5,700 | −1.7% |
| 2015 | 5,800 | −1.7% |
| 2014 | 5,900 | +5.4% |
| 2013 | 5,600 | +7.7% |
| 2012 | 5,200 | +6.1% |
| 2011 | 4,900 | +6.5% |
| 2010 | 4,600 | +12% |
| 2009 | 4,100 | +7.9% |
| 2008 | 3,800 | +5.6% |
| 2007 | 3,600 | −18% |
| 2006 | 4,400 | +42% |
| 2005 | 3,100 | +6.9% |
| 2004 | 2,900 | +3.6% |
| 2003 | 2,800 | +12% |
| 2002 | 2,500 | +4.2% |
| 2001 | 2,400 | +85% |
| 2000 | 1,300 | +30% |
| 1999 | 1,000 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | 1,000 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | 1,000 | 0.0% |
| 1996 | 1,000 | 0.0% |
| 1995 | 1,000 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | 1,000 | 0.0% |
| 1993 | 1,000 | 0.0% |
| 1992 | 1,000 | 0.0% |
| 1991 | 1,000 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of sheep milk in Switzerland?
Switzerland produced 6,507 t in 2024, 0.07% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Switzerland rank in the world for production of sheep milk?
Switzerland ranked 59th 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 Switzerland changed?
It rose by 10% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +1.3% for the world. The record was 6,648 t in 2022.
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
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.