Milk, Total — Production in Lesotho
Lesotho: Milk, Total — Production was 182,000 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Milk, Total — Production in Lesotho, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, milk, total — production in Lesotho stood at 182,000 t.
That represents a change of down 19.1% on the previous year and down 4.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, milk, total — production in Lesotho peaked at 225,000 t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 8,932 t, in 1964.
That places Lesotho 157th 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 — Production in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 10,926 t | — |
| 1962 | 11,204 t | +2.5% |
| 1963 | 9,748 t | -13.0% |
| 1964 | 8,932 t | -8.4% |
| 1965 | 10,150 t | +13.6% |
| 1966 | 10,440 t | +2.9% |
| 1967 | 10,730 t | +2.8% |
| 1968 | 11,310 t | +5.4% |
| 1969 | 12,180 t | +7.7% |
| 1970 | 13,050 t | +7.1% |
| 1971 | 13,920 t | +6.7% |
| 1972 | 14,500 t | +4.2% |
| 1973 | 15,370 t | +6.0% |
| 1974 | 15,950 t | +3.8% |
| 1975 | 16,820 t | +5.5% |
| 1976 | 17,400 t | +3.4% |
| 1977 | 17,980 t | +3.3% |
| 1978 | 18,560 t | +3.2% |
| 1979 | 19,140 t | +3.1% |
| 1980 | 19,720 t | +3.0% |
| 1981 | 20,300 t | +2.9% |
| 1982 | 20,880 t | +2.9% |
| 1983 | 21,460 t | +2.8% |
| 1984 | 22,040 t | +2.7% |
| 1985 | 22,330 t | +1.3% |
| 1986 | 22,620 t | +1.3% |
| 1987 | 22,910 t | +1.3% |
| 1988 | 23,200 t | +1.3% |
| 1989 | 23,490 t | +1.2% |
| 1990 | 23,780 t | +1.2% |
| 1991 | 115,438 t | +385.4% |
| 1992 | 125,239 t | +8.5% |
| 1993 | 122,460 t | -2.2% |
| 1994 | 128,071 t | +4.6% |
| 1995 | 129,488 t | +1.1% |
| 1996 | 119,713 t | -7.5% |
| 1997 | 133,722 t | +11.7% |
| 1998 | 125,343 t | -6.3% |
| 1999 | 160,371 t | +27.9% |
| 2000 | 174,411 t | +8.8% |
| 2001 | 188,459 t | +8.1% |
| 2002 | 167,448 t | -11.1% |
| 2003 | 161,862 t | -3.3% |
| 2004 | 160,482 t | -0.9% |
| 2005 | 181,547 t | +13.1% |
| 2006 | 135,291 t | -25.5% |
| 2007 | 174,580 t | +29.0% |
| 2008 | 181,622 t | +4.0% |
| 2009 | 161,471 t | -11.1% |
| 2010 | 163,631 t | +1.3% |
| 2011 | 188,720 t | +15.3% |
| 2012 | 189,449 t | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 189,475 t | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 190,204 t | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 180,000 t | -5.4% |
| 2016 | 175,000 t | -2.8% |
| 2017 | 170,000 t | -2.9% |
| 2018 | 170,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 180,000 t | +5.9% |
| 2020 | 133,000 t | -26.1% |
| 2021 | 120,000 t | -9.8% |
| 2022 | 205,000 t | +70.8% |
| 2023 | 225,000 t | +9.8% |
| 2024 | 182,000 t | -19.1% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 182,000 t is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 268,224 t, 68% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 182,000 t is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 188,438 t, 97% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Milk, Total — Production in Lesotho changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | +385.4% | 23,780 t | 115,438 t |
| 2022 | +70.8% | 120,000 t | 205,000 t |
| 2020 | -26.1% | 180,000 t | 133,000 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 10,624 t | 8,932 t | 12,180 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 16,269 t | 13,050 t | 19,140 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 21,895 t | 19,720 t | 23,490 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 118,362 t | 23,780 t | 160,371 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 168,717 t | 135,291 t | 188,459 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 179,648 t | 163,631 t | 190,204 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 173,000 t | 120,000 t | 225,000 t | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Lesotho
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0139 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1831 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0072 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.3524 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.38 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0649 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 70.63 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.6715 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is milk, total — production in Lesotho?
- Milk, total — production in Lesotho was 182,000 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest milk, total — production recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 225,000 t in 2023.
- What is the lowest milk, total — production recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,932 t in 1964.
- How does Lesotho rank for milk, total — production?
- Lesotho ranks 157th out of 241 countries with data for 2024.
- Is milk, total — production rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho 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.