Milk, Total — Milk Animals in China
China: Milk, Total — Milk Animals was 68.97 million An in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Milk, Total — Milk Animals in China, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in An.
Analysis
The most recent figure for milk, total — milk animals in China is 68.97 million An, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 4.8% on the previous year and up 7.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, milk, total — milk animals in China peaked at 72.45 million An in 2023 and was at its lowest, 15.71 million An, in 1961.
That places China 2nd out of 241 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Milk, Total — Milk Animals in China, year by year
| Year | An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 15.71 million An | — |
| 1962 | 15.87 million An | +1.0% |
| 1963 | 16.02 million An | +0.9% |
| 1964 | 16.26 million An | +1.5% |
| 1965 | 16.52 million An | +1.6% |
| 1966 | 16.95 million An | +2.6% |
| 1967 | 17.15 million An | +1.2% |
| 1968 | 17.45 million An | +1.7% |
| 1969 | 17.65 million An | +1.1% |
| 1970 | 18.01 million An | +2.0% |
| 1971 | 18.19 million An | +1.0% |
| 1972 | 18.34 million An | +0.8% |
| 1973 | 18.50 million An | +0.9% |
| 1974 | 18.96 million An | +2.5% |
| 1975 | 19.44 million An | +2.5% |
| 1976 | 19.91 million An | +2.4% |
| 1977 | 20.26 million An | +1.8% |
| 1978 | 20.42 million An | +0.8% |
| 1979 | 20.91 million An | +2.4% |
| 1980 | 21.41 million An | +2.4% |
| 1981 | 21.72 million An | +1.5% |
| 1982 | 22.25 million An | +2.4% |
| 1983 | 22.58 million An | +1.5% |
| 1984 | 23.57 million An | +4.4% |
| 1985 | 24.09 million An | +2.2% |
| 1986 | 24.84 million An | +3.1% |
| 1987 | 25.99 million An | +4.6% |
| 1988 | 26.37 million An | +1.5% |
| 1989 | 26.98 million An | +2.3% |
| 1990 | 28.30 million An | +4.9% |
| 1991 | 28.74 million An | +1.6% |
| 1992 | 29.24 million An | +1.7% |
| 1993 | 30.81 million An | +5.4% |
| 1994 | 31.85 million An | +3.4% |
| 1995 | 37.41 million An | +17.5% |
| 1996 | 40.49 million An | +8.2% |
| 1997 | 41.33 million An | +2.1% |
| 1998 | 43.23 million An | +4.6% |
| 1999 | 46.13 million An | +6.7% |
| 2000 | 49.35 million An | +7.0% |
| 2001 | 50.33 million An | +2.0% |
| 2002 | 51.36 million An | +2.1% |
| 2003 | 53.21 million An | +3.6% |
| 2004 | 55.10 million An | +3.6% |
| 2005 | 57.86 million An | +5.0% |
| 2006 | 60.18 million An | +4.0% |
| 2007 | 60.10 million An | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 58.73 million An | -2.3% |
| 2009 | 64.74 million An | +10.2% |
| 2010 | 68.97 million An | +6.5% |
| 2011 | 63.09 million An | -8.5% |
| 2012 | 63.11 million An | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 63.23 million An | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 64.21 million An | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 60.38 million An | -6.0% |
| 2016 | 61.42 million An | +1.7% |
| 2017 | 60.59 million An | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 60.26 million An | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 61.31 million An | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 64.59 million An | +5.3% |
| 2021 | 68.61 million An | +6.2% |
| 2022 | 71.49 million An | +4.2% |
| 2023 | 72.45 million An | +1.4% |
| 2024 | 68.97 million An | -4.8% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 68.97 million An is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 569,858 An, 121.0× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- China's 68.97 million An is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 49,177 An, 1402.6× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 16.62 million An | 15.71 million An | 17.65 million An | 9 |
| 1970s | 19.29 million An | 18.01 million An | 20.91 million An | 10 |
| 1980s | 23.98 million An | 21.41 million An | 26.98 million An | 10 |
| 1990s | 35.75 million An | 28.30 million An | 46.13 million An | 10 |
| 2000s | 56.10 million An | 49.35 million An | 64.74 million An | 10 |
| 2010s | 62.66 million An | 60.26 million An | 68.97 million An | 10 |
| 2020s | 69.22 million An | 64.59 million An | 72.45 million An | 5 |
Countries ranked near China
- 1 India 161.00 million An compare
- 2 China 68.97 million An compare
- 4 China, mainland 68.87 million An compare
- 5 Sudan (former) 67.48 million An compare
More agriculture & rural data for China
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.0314 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.0951 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.0082 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.3742 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 1.98 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0666 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 923.03 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.48 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is milk, total — milk animals in China?
- Milk, total — milk animals in China was 68.97 million An in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest milk, total — milk animals recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 72.45 million An in 2023.
- What is the lowest milk, total — milk animals recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.71 million An in 1961.
- How does China rank for milk, total — milk animals?
- China ranks 2nd out of 241 countries with data for 2024.
- Is milk, total — milk animals rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Milk, Total — Milk Animals. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.