> 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%.

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# 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.

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Production, 2023573,490 t
World rank3 of 38
10-year change+1.6%
Record573,490 t2023

## Yoghurt in France, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## France compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total11.5%16.1% in 2013
10-year change+1.6%world +42%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/germany/) | 852,630 | 17.1% |
| 2 | [Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/russia/) | 615,550 | 12.4% |
| 3 | **France** | 573,490 | 11.5% |
| 4 | [Belarus](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/belarus/) | 330,205 | 6.6% |
| 5 | [Syria](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/syria/) | 320,612 | 6.4% |

[Full ranking of 38 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/)

### Map of world production of yoghurt

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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

[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/germany/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/russia/)[Belarus](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/belarus/)[Syria](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/syria/)[Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/poland/)[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/spain/)[Greece](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/greece/)[Romania](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/romania/)[Saudi Arabia](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/saudi-arabia/)[Bulgaria](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/bulgaria/)[Austria](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/austria/)[Sweden](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/sweden/)
[All countries producing yoghurt](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/)

## Other products of France

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[Agricultural production in France](https://husfarm.com/production/country/france/)

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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