South Africa vs Switzerland: Milk production tonnes
South Africa
3.88 million
in 2024
Switzerland
3.73 million
in 2024
South Africa rank
37th
Switzerland rank
40th
Milk production tonnes over time
- South Africa
- Switzerland
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 3.88 million against 3.73 million in Switzerland, a difference of 152,520.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 64 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Switzerland ahead.
South Africa ranks 37th and Switzerland ranks 40th of 191 groups.
Across the 7 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Switzerland in 6.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.58 million | 3.16 million | 580,234 | Switzerland |
| 1970s | 2.61 million | 3.38 million | 770,400 | Switzerland |
| 1980s | 2.39 million | 3.79 million | 1.40 million | Switzerland |
| 1990s | 2.65 million | 3.84 million | 1.20 million | Switzerland |
| 2000s | 2.77 million | 3.93 million | 1.16 million | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 3.44 million | 4.02 million | 583,243 | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 3.83 million | 3.78 million | 49,358 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher milk production tonnes, South Africa or Switzerland?
- South Africa, at 3.88 million against 3.73 million in Switzerland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in milk production tonnes between South Africa and Switzerland?
- 152,520, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Switzerland?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and Switzerland rank globally for milk production tonnes?
- South Africa ranks 37th and Switzerland ranks 40th of 191 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Milk production tonnes. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.