Skim milk and whey powder production in Bolivia
In 2023 Bolivia produced 2,015 t of skim milk and whey powder, the 46th largest in the world (0.04% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 6.1%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 2,015 t
- World rank
- 46 of 58
- 10-year change
- +6.1%
- Record
- 2,015 t
- 2023
Skim milk and whey powder in Bolivia, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Bolivia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.04%
- 0.05% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +6.1%
- world +33%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | Slovenia | 2,238 | 0.05% |
| 45 | Uganda | 2,200 | 0.05% |
| 46 | Bolivia | 2,015 | 0.04% |
| 47 | Serbia | 1,965 | 0.04% |
| 48 | Costa Rica | 1,688 | 0.04% |
Map of world production of skim milk and whey powder
Share of the world total; Bolivia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,015 | +1.1% |
| 2022 | 1,994 | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 1,962 | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 1,958 | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 1,883 | −1.4% |
| 2018 | 1,910 | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 1,903 | +4.4% |
| 2016 | 1,822 | −5.9% |
| 2015 | 1,936 | +3.8% |
| 2014 | 1,865 | −1.8% |
| 2013 | 1,900 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 1,900 | +12% |
| 2011 | 1,700 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 1,700 | +55% |
| 2009 | 1,100 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 1,100 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 1,100 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 1,100 | +10% |
| 2005 | 1,000 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 1,000 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 1,000 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 1,000 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 1,000 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 1,000 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| 1990 | 1,000 | 0.0% |
| 1989 | 1,000 | 0.0% |
| 1988 | 1,000 | 0.0% |
| 1987 | 1,000 | +25% |
| 1986 | 800 | 0.0% |
| 1985 | 800 | 0.0% |
| 1984 | 800 | 0.0% |
| 1983 | 800 | 0.0% |
| 1982 | 800 | +5.3% |
| 1981 | 760 | +304% |
| 1980 | 188 | −43% |
| 1979 | 331 | −56% |
| 1978 | 760 | +43% |
| 1977 | 530 | +18% |
| 1976 | 450 | −38% |
| 1975 | 724 | +42% |
| 1974 | 510 | −28% |
| 1973 | 711 | +143% |
| 1972 | 292 | −32% |
| 1971 | 429 | −17% |
| 1970 | 514 | +3.6% |
| 1969 | 496 | +22% |
| 1968 | 407 | +20% |
| 1967 | 338 | +11% |
| 1966 | 305 | −7.6% |
| 1965 | 330 | +3.1% |
| 1964 | 320 | −12% |
| 1963 | 363 | +109% |
| 1962 | 174 | +26% |
| 1961 | 138 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 75 t USD 272,000
- Exporter rank
- 77 of 110
- Imports
- 719 t USD 2.6 m
- Importer rank
- 112 of 192
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of skim milk and whey powder in Bolivia?
Bolivia produced 2,015 t in 2023, 0.04% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Bolivia rank in the world for production of skim milk and whey powder?
Bolivia ranked 46th of 58 countries in 2023. The largest producer was United States with 24.7% of the world total.
How has the production of skim milk and whey powder in Bolivia changed?
It rose by 6.1% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +33% for the world. 2023 was the highest figure on record.
Does Bolivia export or import skim milk and whey powder?
In 2024 Bolivia reported exports of 75 t (USD 272,000) and imports of 719 t (USD 2.6 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2023 figure for Bolivia 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.

