Cheese (All Kinds) β€” Production in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

Least Developed Countries (LDCs): Cheese (All Kinds) β€” Production was 327,250 t in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
327,250 t
Change on year
up 2.0%
Rank
24th
of 31 groups
All-time high
553,665 t
in 2018
All-time low
78,923 t
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023

Cheese (All Kinds) β€” Production in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), 1961–2023

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.

Analysis

In 2023, cheese (all kinds) β€” production in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) stood at 327,250 t.

That represents a change of up 2.0% on the previous year and down 34.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, cheese (all kinds) β€” production in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) peaked at 553,665 t in 2018 and was at its lowest, 78,923 t, in 1961.

That places Least Developed Countries (LDCs) 24th out of 31 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 88,164 t 78,923 t 97,808 t 9
1970s 105,959 t 91,374 t 122,798 t 10
1980s 136,255 t 125,004 t 145,276 t 10
1990s 220,617 t 158,700 t 268,743 t 10
2000s 305,569 t 270,314 t 355,554 t 10
2010s 451,013 t 203,211 t 553,665 t 10
2020s 321,729 t 317,347 t 327,250 t 4

Countries ranked near Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

  1. 21 Belarus 307,551 t compare
  2. 22 Ireland 288,491 t compare
  3. 23 Austria 267,700 t compare
  4. 24 Greece 263,596 t compare
  5. 25 China 232,460 t compare
  6. 25 China, mainland 232,460 t compare
  7. 27 Czechia 218,404 t compare

See the full ranking of 148 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is cheese (all kinds) β€” production in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
Cheese (all kinds) β€” production in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) was 327,250 t in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest cheese (all kinds) β€” production recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
The highest recorded value was 553,665 t in 2018.
What is the lowest cheese (all kinds) β€” production recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
The lowest recorded value was 78,923 t in 1961.
How does Least Developed Countries (LDCs) rank for cheese (all kinds) β€” production?
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 24th out of 31 groups with data for 2023.
Is cheese (all kinds) β€” production rising or falling in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
Over the last ten years it is down 34.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Least Developed Countries (LDCs) data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Cheese (All Kinds) β€” Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Cheese (All Kinds) β€” Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
148 places, 7,910 data points, 1961–2023
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