Milk, Total — Milk Animals in Rwanda
Rwanda: Milk, Total — Milk Animals was 1.05 million An in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Milk, Total — Milk Animals in Rwanda, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in An.
Analysis
In 2024, milk, total — milk animals in Rwanda stood at 1.05 million An.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.2% on the previous year and down 18.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, milk, total — milk animals in Rwanda peaked at 1.41 million An in 2017 and was at its lowest, 191,600 An, in 1966.
That places Rwanda 101st out of 241 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Milk, Total — Milk Animals in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 230,600 An | — |
| 1962 | 225,400 An | -2.3% |
| 1963 | 215,500 An | -4.4% |
| 1964 | 207,720 An | -3.6% |
| 1965 | 200,560 An | -3.4% |
| 1966 | 191,600 An | -4.5% |
| 1967 | 224,200 An | +17.0% |
| 1968 | 211,600 An | -5.6% |
| 1969 | 220,800 An | +4.3% |
| 1970 | 256,700 An | +16.3% |
| 1971 | 249,600 An | -2.8% |
| 1972 | 245,800 An | -1.5% |
| 1973 | 291,600 An | +18.6% |
| 1974 | 246,600 An | -15.4% |
| 1975 | 295,800 An | +20.0% |
| 1976 | 320,000 An | +8.2% |
| 1977 | 340,000 An | +6.2% |
| 1978 | 355,000 An | +4.4% |
| 1979 | 370,000 An | +4.2% |
| 1980 | 413,000 An | +11.6% |
| 1981 | 442,000 An | +7.0% |
| 1982 | 487,000 An | +10.2% |
| 1983 | 477,000 An | -2.1% |
| 1984 | 470,922 An | -1.3% |
| 1985 | 519,350 An | +10.3% |
| 1986 | 528,622 An | +1.8% |
| 1987 | 514,620 An | -2.6% |
| 1988 | 519,020 An | +0.9% |
| 1989 | 543,000 An | +4.6% |
| 1990 | 542,000 An | -0.2% |
| 1991 | 549,500 An | +1.4% |
| 1992 | 569,700 An | +3.7% |
| 1993 | 580,100 An | +1.8% |
| 1994 | 562,000 An | -3.1% |
| 1995 | 507,963 An | -9.6% |
| 1996 | 582,000 An | +14.6% |
| 1997 | 583,000 An | +0.2% |
| 1998 | 498,508 An | -14.5% |
| 1999 | 573,527 An | +15.0% |
| 2000 | 617,919 An | +7.7% |
| 2001 | 605,110 An | -2.1% |
| 2002 | 699,000 An | +15.5% |
| 2003 | 776,339 An | +11.1% |
| 2004 | 965,930 An | +24.4% |
| 2005 | 1.01 million An | +5.1% |
| 2006 | 1.08 million An | +6.9% |
| 2007 | 1.18 million An | +8.8% |
| 2008 | 1.31 million An | +10.9% |
| 2009 | 1.35 million An | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 1.39 million An | +3.2% |
| 2011 | 1.18 million An | -15.6% |
| 2012 | 1.17 million An | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 1.36 million An | +15.7% |
| 2014 | 1.28 million An | -5.4% |
| 2015 | 1.40 million An | +9.2% |
| 2016 | 1.33 million An | -4.9% |
| 2017 | 1.41 million An | +6.1% |
| 2018 | 1.38 million An | -2.5% |
| 2019 | 1.25 million An | -8.9% |
| 2020 | 1.12 million An | -11.0% |
| 2021 | 1.07 million An | -4.0% |
| 2022 | 991,726 An | -7.4% |
| 2023 | 1.00 million An | +1.2% |
| 2024 | 1.05 million An | +4.2% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 1.05 million An is below the median for low income countries, which is 3.84 million An, 27% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 1.05 million An is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 985,140 An, 1.1× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 214,220 An | 191,600 An | 230,600 An | 9 |
| 1970s | 297,110 An | 245,800 An | 370,000 An | 10 |
| 1980s | 491,453 An | 413,000 An | 543,000 An | 10 |
| 1990s | 554,830 An | 498,508 An | 583,000 An | 10 |
| 2000s | 960,031 An | 605,110 An | 1.35 million An | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.32 million An | 1.17 million An | 1.41 million An | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.05 million An | 991,726 An | 1.12 million An | 5 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
More agriculture & rural data for Rwanda
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1167 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.1421 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.203 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 228.16 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.6953 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is milk, total — milk animals in Rwanda?
- Milk, total — milk animals in Rwanda was 1.05 million An in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest milk, total — milk animals recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 1.41 million An in 2017.
- What is the lowest milk, total — milk animals recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 191,600 An in 1966.
- How does Rwanda rank for milk, total — milk animals?
- Rwanda ranks 101st out of 241 countries with data for 2024.
- Is milk, total — milk animals rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.