Skim milk of cows production in Afghanistan
In 2023 Afghanistan produced 733,695 t of skim milk of cows, the 39th largest in the world (0.51% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 27%. The record was 803,210 t in 2014.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 733,695 t
- World rank
- 39 of 128
- 10-year change
- +27%
- Record
- 803,210 t
- 2014
Skim milk of cows in Afghanistan, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Afghanistan compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.51%
- 0.45% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +27%
- world +11%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | Switzerland | 745,762 | 0.52% |
| 38 | Czechia | 744,763 | 0.52% |
| 39 | Afghanistan | 733,695 | 0.51% |
| 40 | Bangladesh | 631,601 | 0.44% |
| 41 | Romania | 620,292 | 0.43% |
Map of world production of skim milk of cows
Share of the world total; Afghanistan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 733,695 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 722,352 | −0.2% |
| 2021 | 723,964 | +5.9% |
| 2020 | 683,512 | −1.0% |
| 2019 | 690,548 | −1.0% |
| 2018 | 697,460 | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 685,262 | −4.0% |
| 2016 | 714,163 | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 711,938 | −11% |
| 2014 | 803,210 | +39% |
| 2013 | 578,952 | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 570,038 | +6.5% |
| 2011 | 535,382 | −0.1% |
| 2010 | 535,811 | −0.7% |
| 2009 | 539,444 | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 531,883 | −2.7% |
| 2007 | 546,862 | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 525,901 | −4.6% |
| 2005 | 551,295 | −3.4% |
| 2004 | 570,914 | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 557,792 | −7.3% |
| 2002 | 602,018 | +100% |
| 2001 | 300,908 | −39% |
| 2000 | 496,374 | −20% |
| 1999 | 620,400 | +15% |
| 1998 | 537,680 | +3.6% |
| 1997 | 518,880 | +9.5% |
| 1996 | 473,760 | +15% |
| 1995 | 413,600 | +16% |
| 1994 | 355,320 | +24% |
| 1993 | 287,640 | +20% |
| 1992 | 240,640 | +6.7% |
| 1991 | 225,600 | +7.1% |
| 1990 | 210,560 | +56% |
| 1989 | 135,360 | 0.0% |
| 1988 | 135,360 | 0.0% |
| 1987 | 135,360 | +20% |
| 1986 | 112,800 | −40% |
| 1985 | 188,000 | −17% |
| 1984 | 225,600 | 0.0% |
| 1983 | 225,600 | +7.9% |
| 1982 | 209,056 | 0.0% |
| 1981 | 209,056 | 0.0% |
| 1980 | 209,056 | +2.2% |
| 1979 | 204,544 | +2.2% |
| 1978 | 200,220 | +1.9% |
| 1977 | 196,460 | −13% |
| 1976 | 225,600 | +2.7% |
| 1975 | 219,584 | +0.7% |
| 1974 | 218,080 | +3.6% |
| 1973 | 210,560 | +8.7% |
| 1972 | 193,640 | +7.3% |
| 1971 | 180,480 | −4.0% |
| 1970 | 188,000 | −14% |
| 1969 | 219,208 | 0.0% |
| 1968 | 219,208 | +6.0% |
| 1967 | 206,800 | +10% |
| 1966 | 188,000 | +11% |
| 1965 | 169,200 | +13% |
| 1964 | 150,400 | 0.0% |
| 1963 | 150,400 | +14% |
| 1962 | 131,600 | 0.0% |
| 1961 | 131,600 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 52 t USD 19,000
- Importer rank
- 127 of 176
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 of cows in Afghanistan?
Afghanistan produced 733,695 t in 2023, 0.51% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Afghanistan rank in the world for production of skim milk of cows?
Afghanistan ranked 39th of 128 countries in 2023. The largest producer was United States with 12.3% of the world total.
How has the production of skim milk of cows in Afghanistan changed?
It rose by 27% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +11% for the world. The record was 803,210 t in 2014.
Does Afghanistan export or import skim milk of cows?
In 2024 Afghanistan reported no exports and imports of 52 t (USD 19,000), 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 Afghanistan 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.

