Yoghurt production in Romania
In 2023 Romania produced 158,000 t of yoghurt, the 9th largest in the world (3.17% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 18%. The record was 176,000 t in 2020.
The 2023 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 158,000 t
- World rank
- 9 of 38
- 10-year change
- +18%
- Record
- 176,000 t
- 2020
Yoghurt in Romania, 2010–2023 (tonnes)
Romania compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 3.2%
- 3.8% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +18%
- world +42%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Spain | 249,260 | 5.0% |
| 8 | Greece | 210,920 | 4.2% |
| 9 | Romania | 158,000 | 3.2% |
| 10 | Saudi Arabia | 141,518 | 2.8% |
| 11 | Bulgaria | 137,170 | 2.8% |
Map of world production of yoghurt
Share of the world total; Romania is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 158,000 | −4.8% |
| 2022 | 166,000 | −3.5% |
| 2021 | 172,000 | −2.3% |
| 2020 | 176,000 | +5.1% |
| 2019 | 167,440 | −1.0% |
| 2018 | 169,050 | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 164,840 | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 160,220 | +8.7% |
| 2015 | 147,420 | +15% |
| 2014 | 128,430 | −4.2% |
| 2013 | 134,070 | +12% |
| 2012 | 120,010 | +2.1% |
| 2011 | 117,500 | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 115,680 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of yoghurt in Romania?
Romania produced 158,000 t in 2023, 3.2% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Romania rank in the world for production of yoghurt?
Romania ranked 9th of 38 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Germany with 17.1% of the world total.
How has the production of yoghurt in Romania changed?
It rose by 18% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +42% for the world. The record was 176,000 t in 2020.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2023 figure for Romania is estimated by FAO. 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.