Raw milk of cattle — Production in Nepal
Nepal: Raw milk of cattle — Production was 1.28 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Raw milk of cattle — Production in Nepal, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, raw milk of cattle — production in Nepal stood at 1.28 million t. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 5.6% on the previous year and up 140.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, raw milk of cattle — production in Nepal peaked at 1.28 million t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 164,000 t, in 1961.
That places Nepal 88th out of 240 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.
Raw milk of cattle — Production in Nepal, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 164,000 t | — |
| 1962 | 165,000 t | +0.6% |
| 1963 | 166,000 t | +0.6% |
| 1964 | 167,000 t | +0.6% |
| 1965 | 168,000 t | +0.6% |
| 1966 | 169,000 t | +0.6% |
| 1967 | 170,000 t | +0.6% |
| 1968 | 173,000 t | +1.8% |
| 1969 | 174,000 t | +0.6% |
| 1970 | 175,000 t | +0.6% |
| 1971 | 176,000 t | +0.6% |
| 1972 | 177,000 t | +0.6% |
| 1973 | 178,000 t | +0.6% |
| 1974 | 179,000 t | +0.6% |
| 1975 | 180,000 t | +0.6% |
| 1976 | 181,000 t | +0.6% |
| 1977 | 182,000 t | +0.6% |
| 1978 | 183,000 t | +0.5% |
| 1979 | 186,000 t | +1.6% |
| 1980 | 190,000 t | +2.2% |
| 1981 | 195,000 t | +2.6% |
| 1982 | 200,000 t | +2.6% |
| 1983 | 205,000 t | +2.5% |
| 1984 | 210,000 t | +2.4% |
| 1985 | 219,192 t | +4.4% |
| 1986 | 219,792 t | +0.3% |
| 1987 | 220,568 t | +0.4% |
| 1988 | 232,219 t | +5.3% |
| 1989 | 243,879 t | +5.0% |
| 1990 | 255,543 t | +4.8% |
| 1991 | 256,398 t | +0.3% |
| 1992 | 259,230 t | +1.1% |
| 1993 | 260,786 t | +0.6% |
| 1994 | 278,065 t | +6.6% |
| 1995 | 288,822 t | +3.9% |
| 1996 | 296,620 t | +2.7% |
| 1997 | 310,183 t | +4.6% |
| 1998 | 318,680 t | +2.7% |
| 1999 | 328,920 t | +3.2% |
| 2000 | 337,455 t | +2.6% |
| 2001 | 342,738 t | +1.6% |
| 2002 | 352,090 t | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 361,555 t | +2.7% |
| 2004 | 368,531 t | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 379,637 t | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 385,290 t | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 392,791 t | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 400,950 t | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 413,919 t | +3.2% |
| 2010 | 429,030 t | +3.7% |
| 2011 | 447,185 t | +4.2% |
| 2012 | 468,913 t | +4.9% |
| 2013 | 492,379 t | +5.0% |
| 2014 | 532,300 t | +8.1% |
| 2015 | 557,669 t | +4.8% |
| 2016 | 643,806 t | +15.4% |
| 2017 | 665,285 t | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 754,126 t | +13.4% |
| 2019 | 795,530 t | +5.5% |
| 2020 | 920,400 t | +15.7% |
| 2021 | 1.06 million t | +15.2% |
| 2022 | 1.10 million t | +3.9% |
| 2023 | 1.21 million t | +10.2% |
| 2024 | 1.28 million t | +5.6% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 1.28 million t is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 211,167 t, 6.1× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 1.28 million t is above the median for South Asia, which is 1.28 million t, 1.0× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 168,444 t | 164,000 t | 174,000 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 179,700 t | 175,000 t | 186,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 213,565 t | 190,000 t | 243,879 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 285,325 t | 255,543 t | 328,920 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 373,496 t | 337,455 t | 413,919 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 578,622 t | 429,030 t | 795,530 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.12 million t | 920,400 t | 1.28 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
More agriculture & rural data for Nepal
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.64 % 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 0.0626 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.8409 % 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 0.1232 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 4.5 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2156 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 331.1 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.7937 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is raw milk of cattle — production in Nepal?
- Raw milk of cattle — production in Nepal was 1.28 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest raw milk of cattle — production recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 1.28 million t in 2024.
- What is the lowest raw milk of cattle — production recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 164,000 t in 1961.
- How does Nepal rank for raw milk of cattle — production?
- Nepal ranks 88th out of 240 countries with data for 2024.
- Is raw milk of cattle — production rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 140.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Raw milk of cattle — 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.