Yoghurt production in Costa Rica
In 2023 Costa Rica produced 3,897 t of yoghurt, the 35th largest in the world (0.08% of the world total). The record was 3,901 t in 2021.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 3,897 t
- World rank
- 35 of 38
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 3,901 t
- 2021
Yoghurt in Costa Rica, 2020–2023 (tonnes)
Costa Rica compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.08%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | Vietnam | 6,060 | 0.12% |
| 34 | Indonesia | 5,714 | 0.11% |
| 35 | Costa Rica | 3,897 | 0.08% |
| 36 | Egypt | 3,459 | 0.07% |
| 37 | Togo | 2,501 | 0.05% |
Map of world production of yoghurt
Share of the world total; Costa Rica is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,897 | −0.1% |
| 2022 | 3,900 | −0.0% |
| 2021 | 3,901 | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 3,801 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 4,484 t USD 10.8 m
- Exporter rank
- 6 of 27
- Imports
- 1,269 t USD 3.4 m
- Importer rank
- 16 of 48
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 yoghurt in Costa Rica?
Costa Rica produced 3,897 t in 2023, 0.08% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Costa Rica rank in the world for production of yoghurt?
Costa Rica ranked 35th of 38 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Germany with 17.1% of the world total.
Does Costa Rica export or import yoghurt?
In 2024 Costa Rica reported exports of 4,484 t (USD 10.8 m) and imports of 1,269 t (USD 3.4 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 Costa Rica 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.