Yoghurt production in France
In 2023 France produced 573,490 t of yoghurt, the 3rd largest in the world (11.5% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 1.6%. This is the highest figure on record.
- Production, 2023
- 573,490 t
- World rank
- 3 of 38
- 10-year change
- +1.6%
- Record
- 573,490 t
- 2023
Yoghurt in France, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
France compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 11.5%
- 16.1% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +1.6%
- world +42%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 852,630 | 17.1% |
| 2 | Russia | 615,550 | 12.4% |
| 3 | France | 573,490 | 11.5% |
| 4 | Belarus | 330,205 | 6.6% |
| 5 | Syria | 320,612 | 6.4% |
Map of world production of yoghurt
Share of the world total; France is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 573,490 | +7.9% |
| 2022 | 531,490 | −0.4% |
| 2021 | 533,510 | +15% |
| 2020 | 464,850 | +4.1% |
| 2019 | 446,490 | −2.9% |
| 2018 | 459,980 | −2.5% |
| 2017 | 471,690 | −1.3% |
| 2016 | 477,980 | −11% |
| 2015 | 534,670 | −4.5% |
| 2014 | 559,940 | −0.8% |
| 2013 | 564,200 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 564,130 | +16% |
| 2011 | 487,890 | +3.8% |
| 2010 | 470,000 | — |
| 1987 | 19,200 | +9.1% |
| 1986 | 17,600 | +4.8% |
| 1985 | 16,800 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | −100% |
| 1980 | 3,200 | +33% |
| 1979 | 2,400 | 0.0% |
| 1978 | 2,400 | −40% |
| 1977 | 4,000 | −29% |
| 1976 | 5,600 | 0.0% |
| 1975 | 5,600 | +17% |
| 1974 | 4,800 | +20% |
| 1973 | 4,000 | +25% |
| 1972 | 3,200 | +900% |
| 1971 | 320 | −20% |
| 1970 | 400 | −75% |
| 1969 | 1,600 | +82% |
| 1968 | 880 | −8.3% |
| 1967 | 960 | +50% |
| 1966 | 640 | +14% |
| 1965 | 560 | +40% |
| 1964 | 400 | +67% |
| 1963 | 240 | 0.0% |
| 1962 | 240 | 0.0% |
| 1961 | 240 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of yoghurt in France?
France produced 573,490 t in 2023, 11.5% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does France rank in the world for production of yoghurt?
France ranked 3rd of 38 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Germany with 17.1% of the world total.
How has the production of yoghurt in France changed?
It rose by 1.6% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +42% for the world. 2023 was the highest figure on record.
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.