Skim milk of cows production in Zambia
In 2023 Zambia produced 38,868 t of skim milk of cows, the 94th largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 22%. The record was 39,419 t in 2022.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 38,868 t
- World rank
- 94 of 128
- 10-year change
- +22%
- Record
- 39,419 t
- 2022
Skim milk of cows in Zambia, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Zambia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.03%
- 0.02% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +22%
- world +11%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 | Albania | 43,926 | 0.03% |
| 93 | Bolivia | 40,134 | 0.03% |
| 94 | Zambia | 38,868 | 0.03% |
| 95 | Guatemala | 35,797 | 0.03% |
| 96 | Cyprus | 33,296 | 0.02% |
Map of world production of skim milk of cows
Share of the world total; Zambia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 38,868 | −1.4% |
| 2022 | 39,419 | +9.8% |
| 2021 | 35,885 | +19% |
| 2020 | 30,175 | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 29,920 | −15% |
| 2018 | 35,291 | +15% |
| 2017 | 30,752 | +5.8% |
| 2016 | 29,063 | −1.6% |
| 2015 | 29,534 | −9.1% |
| 2014 | 32,505 | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 31,756 | −0.1% |
| 2012 | 31,784 | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 31,730 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 31,715 | +380% |
| 2009 | 6,614 | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 6,548 | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 6,397 | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 6,228 | −2.5% |
| 2005 | 6,388 | +3.8% |
| 2004 | 6,157 | −3.8% |
| 2003 | 6,399 | +0.2% |
| 2002 | 6,386 | +7.1% |
| 2001 | 5,964 | +4.1% |
| 2000 | 5,730 | +17% |
| 1999 | 4,909 | +9.3% |
| 1998 | 4,493 | +2.1% |
| 1997 | 4,399 | −24% |
| 1996 | 5,770 | −6.6% |
| 1995 | 6,177 | −23% |
| 1994 | 8,069 | +23% |
| 1993 | 6,567 | +3.2% |
| 1992 | 6,361 | +3.7% |
| 1991 | 6,133 | +3.9% |
| 1990 | 5,905 | +7.5% |
| 1989 | 5,495 | +1.6% |
| 1988 | 5,408 | +1.4% |
| 1987 | 5,335 | +3.1% |
| 1986 | 5,176 | +2.3% |
| 1985 | 5,062 | +12% |
| 1984 | 4,537 | −5.2% |
| 1983 | 4,788 | −5.0% |
| 1982 | 5,039 | +5.7% |
| 1981 | 4,766 | +6.6% |
| 1980 | 4,469 | −1.5% |
| 1979 | 4,537 | +4.2% |
| 1978 | 4,355 | +2.1% |
| 1977 | 4,265 | +3.9% |
| 1976 | 4,104 | +8.2% |
| 1975 | 3,794 | +4.7% |
| 1974 | 3,625 | +1.3% |
| 1973 | 3,580 | +2.6% |
| 1972 | 3,488 | +2.0% |
| 1971 | 3,420 | +2.7% |
| 1970 | 3,329 | +2.1% |
| 1969 | 3,260 | +2.1% |
| 1968 | 3,192 | +2.2% |
| 1967 | 3,124 | +1.5% |
| 1966 | 3,078 | +1.5% |
| 1965 | 3,032 | +0.2% |
| 1964 | 3,026 | +1.3% |
| 1963 | 2,987 | +0.8% |
| 1962 | 2,964 | 0.0% |
| 1961 | 2,964 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 12 t USD 17,000
- Exporter rank
- 76 of 91
- Imports
- 14 t USD 25,000
- Importer rank
- 157 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 Zambia?
Zambia produced 38,868 t in 2023, 0.03% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Zambia rank in the world for production of skim milk of cows?
Zambia ranked 94th 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 Zambia changed?
It rose by 22% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +11% for the world. The record was 39,419 t in 2022.
Does Zambia export or import skim milk of cows?
In 2024 Zambia reported exports of 12 t (USD 17,000) and imports of 14 t (USD 25,000), 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 Zambia 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.