Yoghurt production in Italy
In 2023 Italy produced 68,930 t of yoghurt, the 18th largest in the world (1.38% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 29%. The record was 70,040 t in 2022.
- Production, 2023
- 68,930 t
- World rank
- 18 of 38
- 10-year change
- +29%
- Record
- 70,040 t
- 2022
Yoghurt in Italy, 2010–2023 (tonnes)
Italy compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 1.4%
- 1.5% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +29%
- world +42%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Croatia | 73,380 | 1.5% |
| 17 | Finland | 73,000 | 1.5% |
| 18 | Italy | 68,930 | 1.4% |
| 19 | Hungary | 60,320 | 1.2% |
| 20 | Lithuania | 59,600 | 1.2% |
Map of world production of yoghurt
Share of the world total; Italy is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 68,930 | −1.6% |
| 2022 | 70,040 | +0.7% |
| 2021 | 69,530 | +3.9% |
| 2020 | 66,930 | −3.6% |
| 2019 | 69,450 | +15% |
| 2018 | 60,360 | −14% |
| 2017 | 70,010 | +12% |
| 2016 | 62,620 | +6.3% |
| 2015 | 58,920 | +18% |
| 2014 | 49,970 | −6.4% |
| 2013 | 53,360 | −4.8% |
| 2012 | 56,030 | +6.7% |
| 2011 | 52,510 | +30% |
| 2010 | 40,290 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of yoghurt in Italy?
Italy produced 68,930 t in 2023, 1.4% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Italy rank in the world for production of yoghurt?
Italy ranked 18th of 38 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Germany with 17.1% of the world total.
How has the production of yoghurt in Italy changed?
It rose by 29% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +42% for the world. The record was 70,040 t in 2022.
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.