> In 2023 Nicaragua produced 12,920 t of whole milk powder, the 32nd largest in the world (0.26% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 112%.

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# Whole milk powder production in Nicaragua

In 2023 Nicaragua produced 12,920 t of whole milk powder, the 32nd largest in the world (0.26% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 112%. The record was 14,498 t in 2021.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 202312,920 t
World rank32 of 61
10-year change+112%
Record14,498 t2021

## Whole milk powder in Nicaragua, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## Nicaragua compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.26%0.18% in 2013
10-year change+112%world +48%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 30 | [Paraguay](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/paraguay/) | 14,700 | 0.29% |
| 31 | [Lithuania](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/lithuania/) | 13,158 | 0.26% |
| 32 | **Nicaragua** | 12,920 | 0.26% |
| 33 | [Portugal](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/portugal/) | 12,440 | 0.25% |
| 34 | [Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/spain/) | 11,440 | 0.23% |

[Full ranking of 61 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/)

### Map of world production of whole milk powder

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Nicaragua is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 12,920 | −2.0% |
| 2022 | 13,185 | −9.1% |
| 2021 | 14,498 | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 14,157 | +6.4% |
| 2019 | 13,308 | +48% |
| 2018 | 9,005 | +6.0% |
| 2017 | 8,499 | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 8,261 | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 8,114 | +1.6% |
| 2014 | 7,985 | +31% |
| 2013 | 6,091 | −7.1% |
| 2012 | 6,556 | −14% |
| 2011 | 7,599 | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 7,546 | −20% |
| 2009 | 9,375 | +8.7% |
| 2008 | 8,625 | +590% |
| 2007 | 1,250 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 1,250 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 1,250 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 1,250 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 1,250 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 1,250 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 1,250 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 1,250 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | 1,250 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | −100% |
| 1982 | 1,625 | +63% |
| 1981 | 1,000 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | −100% |
| 1979 | 1,250 | −67% |
| 1978 | 3,750 | −6.3% |
| 1977 | 4,000 | 0.0% |
| 1976 | 4,000 | +6.7% |
| 1975 | 3,750 | +50% |
| 1974 | 2,500 | +5.3% |
| 1973 | 2,375 | +12% |
| 1972 | 2,125 | 0.0% |
| 1971 | 2,125 | +42% |
| 1970 | 1,500 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of whole milk powder in Nicaragua?

Nicaragua produced 12,920 t in 2023, 0.26% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Nicaragua rank in the world for production of whole milk powder?

Nicaragua ranked 32nd of 61 countries in 2023. The largest producer was New Zealand with 27.9% of the world total.

### How has the production of whole milk powder in Nicaragua changed?

It rose by 112% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +48% for the world. The record was 14,498 t in 2021.

### 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 Nicaragua is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[New Zealand](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/new-zealand/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/india/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/brazil/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/argentina/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/mexico/)[Uruguay](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/uruguay/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/germany/)[Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/uzbekistan/)[Netherlands](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/netherlands/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/france/)[United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/united-kingdom/)[Ireland](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/ireland/)
[All countries producing whole milk powder](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/)

## Other products of Nicaragua

[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/nicaragua/)[Molasses](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/nicaragua/)[Palm oil](https://husfarm.com/production/palm-oil/nicaragua/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/nicaragua/)[Cheese from whole cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/nicaragua/)[Groundnut oil](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnut-oil/nicaragua/)[Palm kernels](https://husfarm.com/production/palm-kernels/nicaragua/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/nicaragua/)[Oil of palm kernel](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-palm-kernel/nicaragua/)[Cotton seed](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/nicaragua/)[Pig fat, rendered](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/nicaragua/)[Whole milk, evaporated](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-evaporated/nicaragua/)
[Agricultural production in Nicaragua](https://husfarm.com/production/country/nicaragua/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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