Yoghurt production in Portugal
In 2023 Portugal produced 10,510 t of yoghurt, the 31st largest in the world (0.21% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 72%. This is the highest figure on record.
- Production, 2023
- 10,510 t
- World rank
- 31 of 38
- 10-year change
- +72%
- Record
- 10,510 t
- 2023
Yoghurt in Portugal, 2010–2023 (tonnes)
Portugal compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.21%
- 0.17% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +72%
- world +42%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Cyprus | 13,980 | 0.28% |
| 30 | Turkey | 10,949 | 0.22% |
| 31 | Portugal | 10,510 | 0.21% |
| 32 | Uruguay | 8,217 | 0.16% |
| 33 | Vietnam | 6,060 | 0.12% |
Map of world production of yoghurt
Share of the world total; Portugal is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10,510 | +5.6% |
| 2022 | 9,950 | +55% |
| 2021 | 6,430 | −13% |
| 2020 | 7,420 | +11% |
| 2019 | 6,690 | −30% |
| 2018 | 9,560 | +20% |
| 2017 | 8,000 | +17% |
| 2016 | 6,840 | +20% |
| 2015 | 5,690 | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 5,660 | −7.4% |
| 2013 | 6,110 | +1.5% |
| 2012 | 6,020 | −7.1% |
| 2011 | 6,480 | +12% |
| 2010 | 5,800 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of yoghurt in Portugal?
Portugal produced 10,510 t in 2023, 0.21% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Portugal rank in the world for production of yoghurt?
Portugal ranked 31st of 38 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Germany with 17.1% of the world total.
How has the production of yoghurt in Portugal changed?
It rose by 72% 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.