Yoghurt production in Latvia
In 2023 Latvia produced 22,590 t of yoghurt, the 25th largest in the world (0.45% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 5.6%. The record was 27,560 t in 2015.
- Production, 2023
- 22,590 t
- World rank
- 25 of 38
- 10-year change
- −5.6%
- Record
- 27,560 t
- 2015
Yoghurt in Latvia, 2010–2023 (tonnes)
Latvia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.45%
- 0.68% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −5.6%
- world +42%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Mongolia | 28,893 | 0.58% |
| 24 | Denmark | 24,700 | 0.50% |
| 25 | Latvia | 22,590 | 0.45% |
| 26 | Slovakia | 19,140 | 0.38% |
| 27 | Estonia | 18,680 | 0.37% |
Map of world production of yoghurt
Share of the world total; Latvia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22,590 | +21% |
| 2022 | 18,620 | −20% |
| 2021 | 23,320 | −1.9% |
| 2020 | 23,770 | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 23,690 | −6.8% |
| 2018 | 25,420 | −0.8% |
| 2017 | 25,620 | −5.5% |
| 2016 | 27,110 | −1.6% |
| 2015 | 27,560 | +13% |
| 2014 | 24,420 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 23,940 | +4.9% |
| 2012 | 22,830 | −1.0% |
| 2011 | 23,070 | −15% |
| 2010 | 27,070 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of yoghurt in Latvia?
Latvia produced 22,590 t in 2023, 0.45% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Latvia rank in the world for production of yoghurt?
Latvia ranked 25th of 38 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Germany with 17.1% of the world total.
How has the production of yoghurt in Latvia changed?
It fell by 5.6% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +42% for the world. The record was 27,560 t in 2015.
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.