Raw milk of cattle — Milk Animals in Rwanda
Rwanda: Raw milk of cattle — Milk Animals was 378,520 An in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Raw milk of cattle — Milk Animals in Rwanda, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in An.
Analysis
In 2024, raw milk of cattle — milk animals in Rwanda stood at 378,520 An.
That represents a change of up 5.3% on the previous year and up 32.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, raw milk of cattle — milk animals in Rwanda peaked at 390,318 An in 2020 and was at its lowest, 53,200 An, in 1962.
Rwanda ranks 109th of 240 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Raw milk of cattle — Milk Animals in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 57,600 An | — |
| 1962 | 53,200 An | -7.6% |
| 1963 | 60,000 An | +12.8% |
| 1964 | 62,000 An | +3.3% |
| 1965 | 62,600 An | +1.0% |
| 1966 | 70,000 An | +11.8% |
| 1967 | 71,600 An | +2.3% |
| 1968 | 75,000 An | +4.7% |
| 1969 | 81,000 An | +8.0% |
| 1970 | 99,000 An | +22.2% |
| 1971 | 85,900 An | -13.2% |
| 1972 | 79,000 An | -8.0% |
| 1973 | 85,900 An | +8.7% |
| 1974 | 83,300 An | -3.0% |
| 1975 | 87,000 An | +4.4% |
| 1976 | 90,000 An | +3.4% |
| 1977 | 90,000 An | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 100,000 An | +11.1% |
| 1979 | 100,000 An | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 130,000 An | +30.0% |
| 1981 | 128,000 An | -1.5% |
| 1982 | 132,000 An | +3.1% |
| 1983 | 131,000 An | -0.8% |
| 1984 | 127,922 An | -2.3% |
| 1985 | 146,750 An | +14.7% |
| 1986 | 164,822 An | +12.3% |
| 1987 | 140,020 An | -15.0% |
| 1988 | 136,220 An | -2.7% |
| 1989 | 145,000 An | +6.4% |
| 1990 | 146,000 An | +0.7% |
| 1991 | 147,000 An | +0.7% |
| 1992 | 162,000 An | +10.2% |
| 1993 | 170,000 An | +4.9% |
| 1994 | 160,000 An | -5.9% |
| 1995 | 137,963 An | -13.8% |
| 1996 | 180,000 An | +30.5% |
| 1997 | 170,000 An | -5.6% |
| 1998 | 190,000 An | +11.8% |
| 1999 | 213,000 An | +12.1% |
| 2000 | 201,619 An | -5.3% |
| 2001 | 220,723 An | +9.5% |
| 2002 | 219,000 An | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 237,016 An | +8.2% |
| 2004 | 250,930 An | +5.9% |
| 2005 | 250,000 An | -0.4% |
| 2006 | 288,379 An | +15.4% |
| 2007 | 293,848 An | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 304,127 An | +3.5% |
| 2009 | 309,269 An | +1.7% |
| 2010 | 333,775 An | +7.9% |
| 2011 | 283,000 An | -15.2% |
| 2012 | 284,000 An | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 284,000 An | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 285,000 An | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 337,719 An | +18.5% |
| 2016 | 309,440 An | -8.4% |
| 2017 | 298,682 An | -3.5% |
| 2018 | 325,685 An | +9.0% |
| 2019 | 348,750 An | +7.1% |
| 2020 | 390,318 An | +11.9% |
| 2021 | 368,361 An | -5.6% |
| 2022 | 353,425 An | -4.1% |
| 2023 | 359,561 An | +1.7% |
| 2024 | 378,520 An | +5.3% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 378,520 An is below the median for low income countries, which is 720,000 An, 53% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 378,520 An is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 378,520 An, 1.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 65,889 An | 53,200 An | 81,000 An | 9 |
| 1970s | 90,010 An | 79,000 An | 100,000 An | 10 |
| 1980s | 138,173 An | 127,922 An | 164,822 An | 10 |
| 1990s | 167,596 An | 137,963 An | 213,000 An | 10 |
| 2000s | 257,491 An | 201,619 An | 309,269 An | 10 |
| 2010s | 309,005 An | 283,000 An | 348,750 An | 10 |
| 2020s | 370,037 An | 353,425 An | 390,318 An | 5 |
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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 raw milk of cattle — milk animals in Rwanda?
- Raw milk of cattle — milk animals in Rwanda was 378,520 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 Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 390,318 An in 2020.
- What is the lowest raw milk of cattle — milk animals recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 53,200 An in 1962.
- How does Rwanda rank for raw milk of cattle — milk animals?
- Rwanda ranks 109th out of 240 countries with data for 2024.
- Is raw milk of cattle — milk animals rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.8%. 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 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.