Raw milk of cattle — Production in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Raw milk of cattle — Production was 594.35 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Raw milk of cattle — Production in Sao Tome and Principe, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Sao Tome and Principe recorded 594.35 t for raw milk of cattle — production in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1.9% on the previous year and up 18.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, raw milk of cattle — production in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 1,196 t in 2007 and was at its lowest, 74.8 t, in 1975.
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 229th of 240 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Raw milk of cattle — Production in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 142.8 t | — |
| 1962 | 142.8 t | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 130.9 t | -8.3% |
| 1964 | 119 t | -9.1% |
| 1965 | 102 t | -14.3% |
| 1966 | 93.5 t | -8.3% |
| 1967 | 112.2 t | +20.0% |
| 1968 | 112.2 t | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 105.4 t | -6.1% |
| 1970 | 103.7 t | -1.6% |
| 1971 | 98.6 t | -4.9% |
| 1972 | 79.9 t | -19.0% |
| 1973 | 86.7 t | +8.5% |
| 1974 | 79.9 t | -7.8% |
| 1975 | 74.8 t | -6.4% |
| 1976 | 81.6 t | +9.1% |
| 1977 | 85 t | +4.2% |
| 1978 | 88.4 t | +4.0% |
| 1979 | 91.8 t | +3.8% |
| 1980 | 95.2 t | +3.7% |
| 1981 | 98.6 t | +3.6% |
| 1982 | 102 t | +3.4% |
| 1983 | 105.4 t | +3.3% |
| 1984 | 108.8 t | +3.2% |
| 1985 | 112.2 t | +3.1% |
| 1986 | 113.9 t | +1.5% |
| 1987 | 115.6 t | +1.5% |
| 1988 | 117.3 t | +1.5% |
| 1989 | 119 t | +1.4% |
| 1990 | 120.7 t | +1.4% |
| 1991 | 986.88 t | +717.6% |
| 1992 | 1,001 t | +1.4% |
| 1993 | 1,015 t | +1.4% |
| 1994 | 1,029 t | +1.4% |
| 1995 | 1,043 t | +1.4% |
| 1996 | 1,057 t | +1.3% |
| 1997 | 1,071 t | +1.3% |
| 1998 | 1,084 t | +1.3% |
| 1999 | 1,098 t | +1.3% |
| 2000 | 1,140 t | +3.8% |
| 2001 | 1,169 t | +2.5% |
| 2002 | 1,154 t | -1.3% |
| 2003 | 1,168 t | +1.2% |
| 2004 | 1,070 t | -8.4% |
| 2005 | 1,182 t | +10.5% |
| 2006 | 831.25 t | -29.7% |
| 2007 | 1,196 t | +43.9% |
| 2008 | 662.23 t | -44.7% |
| 2009 | 623.73 t | -5.8% |
| 2010 | 528.72 t | -15.2% |
| 2011 | 440.77 t | -16.6% |
| 2012 | 455.68 t | +3.4% |
| 2013 | 483.76 t | +6.2% |
| 2014 | 501.35 t | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 472.2 t | -5.8% |
| 2016 | 548.23 t | +16.1% |
| 2017 | 561.18 t | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 532.09 t | -5.2% |
| 2019 | 547 t | +2.8% |
| 2020 | 551.48 t | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 560.89 t | +1.7% |
| 2022 | 571.78 t | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 583.07 t | +2.0% |
| 2024 | 594.35 t | +1.9% |
Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries
- Sao Tome and Principe's 594.35 t is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 211,167 t, 0% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Sao Tome and Principe's 594.35 t is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 150,883 t, 0% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Raw milk of cattle — Production in Sao Tome and Principe 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 | +717.6% | 120.7 t | 986.88 t |
| 2008 | -44.7% | 1,196 t | 662.23 t |
| 2007 | +43.9% | 831.25 t | 1,196 t |
| 2006 | -29.7% | 1,182 t | 831.25 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 117.87 t | 93.5 t | 142.8 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 87.04 t | 74.8 t | 103.7 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 108.8 t | 95.2 t | 119 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 950.44 t | 120.7 t | 1,098 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,020 t | 623.73 t | 1,196 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 507.1 t | 440.77 t | 561.18 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 572.31 t | 551.48 t | 594.35 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 227 French Polynesia 648.81 t compare
- 228 Grenada 616.59 t compare
- 229 Sao Tome and Principe 594.35 t compare
- 231 New Caledonia 344 t compare
- 232 Tonga 325.7 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for Sao Tome and Principe
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.7042 % 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 0.1786 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.6726 % 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 0.1869 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 16.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1219 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 497.9 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.02 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is raw milk of cattle — production in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Raw milk of cattle — production in Sao Tome and Principe was 594.35 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest raw milk of cattle — production recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 1,196 t in 2007.
- What is the lowest raw milk of cattle — production recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 74.8 t in 1975.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for raw milk of cattle — production?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 229th out of 240 countries with data for 2024.
- Is raw milk of cattle — production rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe 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.