Skim milk of cows production in Botswana
In 2023 Botswana produced 18,525 t of skim milk of cows, the 107th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 13%. The record was 34,200 t in 1989.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 18,525 t
- World rank
- 107 of 128
- 10-year change
- +13%
- Record
- 34,200 t
- 1989
Skim milk of cows in Botswana, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Botswana compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.01% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +13%
- world +11%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 | Oman | 24,112 | 0.02% |
| 106 | Nicaragua | 21,653 | 0.02% |
| 107 | Botswana | 18,525 | 0.01% |
| 108 | Senegal | 17,605 | 0.01% |
| 109 | Namibia | 13,544 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of skim milk of cows
Share of the world total; Botswana is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 18,525 | −2.5% |
| 2022 | 19,000 | +152% |
| 2021 | 7,537 | −52% |
| 2020 | 15,799 | +12% |
| 2019 | 14,165 | −11% |
| 2018 | 16,005 | +9.2% |
| 2017 | 14,659 | −11% |
| 2016 | 16,520 | +18% |
| 2015 | 13,966 | +26% |
| 2014 | 11,115 | −32% |
| 2013 | 16,327 | +35% |
| 2012 | 12,052 | +5.5% |
| 2011 | 11,422 | −7.4% |
| 2010 | 12,339 | −50% |
| 2009 | 24,700 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 24,700 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 24,700 | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 23,750 | +4.2% |
| 2005 | 22,800 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 22,800 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 22,800 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 22,800 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 22,800 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 22,800 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | 22,800 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | 22,800 | −4.0% |
| 1997 | 23,750 | 0.0% |
| 1996 | 23,750 | −7.4% |
| 1995 | 25,650 | +8.0% |
| 1994 | 23,750 | 0.0% |
| 1993 | 23,750 | −17% |
| 1992 | 28,500 | −17% |
| 1991 | 34,200 | 0.0% |
| 1990 | 34,200 | 0.0% |
| 1989 | 34,200 | +2.9% |
| 1988 | 33,250 | +2.9% |
| 1987 | 32,300 | +3.0% |
| 1986 | 31,350 | +3.1% |
| 1985 | 30,400 | +6.7% |
| 1984 | 28,500 | −9.1% |
| 1983 | 31,350 | +3.1% |
| 1982 | 30,400 | +6.7% |
| 1981 | 28,500 | +7.1% |
| 1980 | 26,600 | 0.0% |
| 1979 | 26,600 | +3.7% |
| 1978 | 25,650 | +3.8% |
| 1977 | 24,700 | +8.3% |
| 1976 | 22,800 | +9.1% |
| 1975 | 20,900 | +10% |
| 1974 | 19,000 | +11% |
| 1973 | 17,100 | +13% |
| 1972 | 15,200 | +13% |
| 1971 | 13,466 | +1.3% |
| 1970 | 13,294 | −9.7% |
| 1969 | 14,730 | +13% |
| 1968 | 12,993 | +21% |
| 1967 | 10,697 | −0.3% |
| 1966 | 10,734 | −17% |
| 1965 | 12,892 | −16% |
| 1964 | 15,260 | −0.8% |
| 1963 | 15,381 | +0.7% |
| 1962 | 15,278 | +0.8% |
| 1961 | 15,153 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 2 t USD 6,000
- Exporter rank
- 85 of 91
- Imports
- 12,514 t USD 8.7 m
- Importer rank
- 20 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 Botswana?
Botswana produced 18,525 t in 2023, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Botswana rank in the world for production of skim milk of cows?
Botswana ranked 107th 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 Botswana changed?
It rose by 13% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +11% for the world. The record was 34,200 t in 1989.
Does Botswana export or import skim milk of cows?
In 2024 Botswana reported exports of 2 t (USD 6,000) and imports of 12,514 t (USD 8.7 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 Botswana 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.