Milk, Total — Production in China
China: Milk, Total — Production was 45.93 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Milk, Total — Production in China, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, milk, total — production in China stood at 45.93 million t.
That represents a change of down 2.8% on the previous year and up 25.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, milk, total — production in China peaked at 47.26 million t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1.84 million t, in 1961.
That places China 4th 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 — Production in China, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.84 million t | — |
| 1962 | 1.88 million t | +1.9% |
| 1963 | 1.91 million t | +1.7% |
| 1964 | 1.94 million t | +1.3% |
| 1965 | 1.97 million t | +1.6% |
| 1966 | 1.98 million t | +0.5% |
| 1967 | 1.97 million t | -0.3% |
| 1968 | 1.86 million t | -5.7% |
| 1969 | 1.89 million t | +1.8% |
| 1970 | 1.96 million t | +3.5% |
| 1971 | 2.03 million t | +3.7% |
| 1972 | 2.10 million t | +3.3% |
| 1973 | 2.19 million t | +4.4% |
| 1974 | 2.28 million t | +3.9% |
| 1975 | 2.37 million t | +3.9% |
| 1976 | 2.46 million t | +4.1% |
| 1977 | 2.55 million t | +3.5% |
| 1978 | 2.81 million t | +10.4% |
| 1979 | 2.65 million t | -5.7% |
| 1980 | 2.93 million t | +10.4% |
| 1981 | 3.18 million t | +8.8% |
| 1982 | 3.57 million t | +12.2% |
| 1983 | 3.93 million t | +10.0% |
| 1984 | 4.38 million t | +11.5% |
| 1985 | 4.76 million t | +8.6% |
| 1986 | 5.30 million t | +11.5% |
| 1987 | 5.90 million t | +11.2% |
| 1988 | 6.38 million t | +8.2% |
| 1989 | 6.58 million t | +3.1% |
| 1990 | 7.04 million t | +6.9% |
| 1991 | 7.63 million t | +8.4% |
| 1992 | 8.07 million t | +5.8% |
| 1993 | 8.15 million t | +1.0% |
| 1994 | 8.68 million t | +6.5% |
| 1995 | 9.50 million t | +9.4% |
| 1996 | 10.19 million t | +7.3% |
| 1997 | 10.09 million t | -1.0% |
| 1998 | 10.52 million t | +4.2% |
| 1999 | 11.24 million t | +6.9% |
| 2000 | 12.37 million t | +10.0% |
| 2001 | 14.52 million t | +17.3% |
| 2002 | 17.33 million t | +19.4% |
| 2003 | 21.87 million t | +26.2% |
| 2004 | 26.91 million t | +23.0% |
| 2005 | 32.02 million t | +19.0% |
| 2006 | 33.98 million t | +6.1% |
| 2007 | 34.04 million t | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 34.75 million t | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 35.15 million t | +1.2% |
| 2010 | 35.79 million t | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 36.32 million t | +1.5% |
| 2012 | 36.69 million t | +1.0% |
| 2013 | 34.94 million t | -4.8% |
| 2014 | 36.62 million t | +4.8% |
| 2015 | 36.48 million t | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 35.36 million t | -3.1% |
| 2017 | 35.05 million t | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 35.48 million t | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 36.80 million t | +3.7% |
| 2020 | 39.34 million t | +6.9% |
| 2021 | 41.90 million t | +6.5% |
| 2022 | 44.54 million t | +6.3% |
| 2023 | 47.26 million t | +6.1% |
| 2024 | 45.93 million t | -2.8% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 45.93 million t is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 540,239 t, 85.0× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- China's 45.93 million t is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 24,320 t, 1888.4× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.92 million t | 1.84 million t | 1.98 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 2.34 million t | 1.96 million t | 2.81 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.69 million t | 2.93 million t | 6.58 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.11 million t | 7.04 million t | 11.24 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 26.29 million t | 12.37 million t | 35.15 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 35.95 million t | 34.94 million t | 36.80 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 43.79 million t | 39.34 million t | 47.26 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near China
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 — production in China?
- Milk, total — production in China was 45.93 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest milk, total — production recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 47.26 million t in 2023.
- What is the lowest milk, total — production recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.84 million t in 1961.
- How does China rank for milk, total — production?
- China ranks 4th out of 241 countries with data for 2024.
- Is milk, total — production rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.4%. 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 — Production. 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.