Raw milk of cattle — Milk Animals in China
China: Raw milk of cattle — Milk Animals was 15.21 million An in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Raw milk of cattle — Milk Animals in China, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in An.
Analysis
China recorded 15.21 million An for raw milk of cattle — milk animals in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.2% on the previous year and up 21.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, raw milk of cattle — milk animals in China peaked at 16.21 million An in 2023 and was at its lowest, 490,418 An, in 1969.
China ranks 4th of 240 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Raw milk of cattle — Milk Animals in China, year by year
| Year | An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 506,557 An | — |
| 1962 | 526,918 An | +4.0% |
| 1963 | 537,816 An | +2.1% |
| 1964 | 547,859 An | +1.9% |
| 1965 | 558,861 An | +2.0% |
| 1966 | 559,255 An | +0.1% |
| 1967 | 539,663 An | -3.5% |
| 1968 | 509,765 An | -5.5% |
| 1969 | 490,418 An | -3.8% |
| 1970 | 510,776 An | +4.2% |
| 1971 | 546,939 An | +7.1% |
| 1972 | 574,719 An | +5.1% |
| 1973 | 598,536 An | +4.1% |
| 1974 | 643,884 An | +7.6% |
| 1975 | 677,798 An | +5.3% |
| 1976 | 710,590 An | +4.8% |
| 1977 | 725,396 An | +2.1% |
| 1978 | 710,319 An | -2.1% |
| 1979 | 501,647 An | -29.4% |
| 1980 | 673,280 An | +34.2% |
| 1981 | 730,656 An | +8.5% |
| 1982 | 851,593 An | +16.6% |
| 1983 | 987,147 An | +15.9% |
| 1984 | 1.38 million An | +39.4% |
| 1985 | 1.68 million An | +22.1% |
| 1986 | 1.91 million An | +13.6% |
| 1987 | 2.24 million An | +17.3% |
| 1988 | 2.31 million An | +3.0% |
| 1989 | 2.61 million An | +13.4% |
| 1990 | 2.78 million An | +6.5% |
| 1991 | 3.07 million An | +10.2% |
| 1992 | 3.36 million An | +9.6% |
| 1993 | 3.42 million An | +1.7% |
| 1994 | 3.57 million An | +4.5% |
| 1995 | 3.90 million An | +9.3% |
| 1996 | 4.24 million An | +8.6% |
| 1997 | 4.53 million An | +6.9% |
| 1998 | 4.66 million An | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 4.74 million An | +1.8% |
| 2000 | 4.87 million An | +2.6% |
| 2001 | 4.95 million An | +1.8% |
| 2002 | 5.73 million An | +15.6% |
| 2003 | 6.94 million An | +21.1% |
| 2004 | 8.99 million An | +29.6% |
| 2005 | 11.13 million An | +23.8% |
| 2006 | 12.33 million An | +10.8% |
| 2007 | 12.64 million An | +2.5% |
| 2008 | 12.39 million An | -2.0% |
| 2009 | 12.24 million An | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 12.41 million An | +1.4% |
| 2011 | 12.30 million An | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 12.21 million An | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 12.16 million An | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 12.56 million An | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 11.86 million An | -5.6% |
| 2016 | 11.85 million An | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 11.75 million An | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 11.89 million An | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 12.37 million An | +4.1% |
| 2020 | 13.29 million An | +7.4% |
| 2021 | 14.23 million An | +7.0% |
| 2022 | 15.19 million An | +6.7% |
| 2023 | 16.21 million An | +6.7% |
| 2024 | 15.21 million An | -6.2% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 15.21 million An is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 253,274 An, 60.0× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- China's 15.21 million An is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 44,901 An, 338.7× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 530,790 An | 490,418 An | 559,255 An | 9 |
| 1970s | 620,060 An | 501,647 An | 725,396 An | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.54 million An | 673,280 An | 2.61 million An | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.83 million An | 2.78 million An | 4.74 million An | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.22 million An | 4.87 million An | 12.64 million An | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.13 million An | 11.75 million An | 12.56 million An | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.82 million An | 13.29 million An | 16.21 million An | 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 raw milk of cattle — milk animals in China?
- Raw milk of cattle — milk animals in China was 15.21 million An in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest raw milk of cattle — milk animals recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 16.21 million An in 2023.
- What is the lowest raw milk of cattle — milk animals recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 490,418 An in 1969.
- How does China rank for raw milk of cattle — milk animals?
- China ranks 4th out of 240 countries with data for 2024.
- Is raw milk of cattle — milk animals rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.1%. 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 Raw milk of cattle — 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.