Yoghurt production in Bulgaria
In 2023 Bulgaria produced 137,170 t of yoghurt, the 11th largest in the world (2.75% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 13%. The record was 138,720 t in 2020.
- Production, 2023
- 137,170 t
- World rank
- 11 of 38
- 10-year change
- +13%
- Record
- 138,720 t
- 2020
Yoghurt in Bulgaria, 2010–2023 (tonnes)
Bulgaria compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 2.8%
- 3.5% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +13%
- world +42%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Romania | 158,000 | 3.2% |
| 10 | Saudi Arabia | 141,518 | 2.8% |
| 11 | Bulgaria | 137,170 | 2.8% |
| 12 | Austria | 135,570 | 2.7% |
| 13 | Sweden | 132,510 | 2.7% |
Map of world production of yoghurt
Share of the world total; Bulgaria is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 137,170 | +3.6% |
| 2022 | 132,340 | −3.6% |
| 2021 | 137,260 | −1.1% |
| 2020 | 138,720 | +6.5% |
| 2019 | 130,210 | +13% |
| 2018 | 115,700 | −13% |
| 2017 | 132,880 | +12% |
| 2016 | 118,980 | +2.7% |
| 2015 | 115,900 | −4.0% |
| 2014 | 120,680 | −0.2% |
| 2013 | 120,880 | −2.1% |
| 2012 | 123,480 | +4.6% |
| 2011 | 118,030 | −8.6% |
| 2010 | 129,130 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of yoghurt in Bulgaria?
Bulgaria produced 137,170 t in 2023, 2.8% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Bulgaria rank in the world for production of yoghurt?
Bulgaria ranked 11th of 38 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Germany with 17.1% of the world total.
How has the production of yoghurt in Bulgaria changed?
It rose by 13% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +42% for the world. The record was 138,720 t in 2020.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. 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.