Milk production in Albania
Albania: Milk production was 876,688 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
876,688 tonnes
Change on year
down 5.5%
World rank
83rd
of 192 countries
All-time high
1.19 million tonnes
in 2017
All-time low
169,700 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Milk production in Albania, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for milk production in Albania is 876,688 tonnes, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.5% on the previous year and down 24.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, milk production in Albania peaked at 1.19 million tonnes in 2017 and was at its lowest, 169,700 tonnes, in 1961.
Albania ranks 83rd of 192 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.
Milk production in Albania, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 169,700 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 173,360 tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1963 | 178,010 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1964 | 184,190 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1965 | 190,182 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1966 | 195,853 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1967 | 203,927 tonnes | +4.1% |
| 1968 | 203,516 tonnes | -0.2% |
| 1969 | 209,733 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1970 | 222,014 tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1971 | 246,785 tonnes | +11.2% |
| 1972 | 247,330 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1973 | 274,380 tonnes | +10.9% |
| 1974 | 277,730 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1975 | 282,730 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1976 | 289,730 tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1977 | 315,330 tonnes | +8.8% |
| 1978 | 339,640 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1979 | 354,829 tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1980 | 367,530 tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1981 | 388,130 tonnes | +5.6% |
| 1982 | 391,930 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1983 | 401,630 tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1984 | 402,330 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1985 | 375,130 tonnes | -6.8% |
| 1986 | 382,130 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1987 | 411,130 tonnes | +7.6% |
| 1988 | 442,130 tonnes | +7.5% |
| 1989 | 460,125 tonnes | +4.1% |
| 1990 | 517,520 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1991 | 527,410 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1992 | 612,100 tonnes | +16.1% |
| 1993 | 670,685 tonnes | +9.6% |
| 1994 | 803,212 tonnes | +19.8% |
| 1995 | 968,314 tonnes | +20.6% |
| 1996 | 1.04 million tonnes | +7.8% |
| 1997 | 849,634 tonnes | -18.6% |
| 1998 | 860,822 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1999 | 907,007 tonnes | +5.4% |
| 2000 | 948,007 tonnes | +4.5% |
| 2001 | 984,007 tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2002 | 1.01 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2003 | 1.06 million tonnes | +4.9% |
| 2004 | 1.06 million tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2005 | 1.08 million tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 1.10 million tonnes | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 1.02 million tonnes | -7.8% |
| 2008 | 1.04 million tonnes | +2.4% |
| 2009 | 1.05 million tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 1.10 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 2011 | 1.13 million tonnes | +2.9% |
| 2012 | 1.14 million tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 1.16 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 1.17 million tonnes | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 1.17 million tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 1.18 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 1.19 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 1.18 million tonnes | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 1.15 million tonnes | -2.8% |
| 2020 | 1.08 million tonnes | -5.4% |
| 2021 | 1.04 million tonnes | -3.7% |
| 2022 | 999,273 tonnes | -4.2% |
| 2023 | 927,585 tonnes | -7.2% |
| 2024 | 876,688 tonnes | -5.5% |
Albania compared with similar countries
- Albania's 876,688 tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 542,686 tonnes, 1.6× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Albania's 876,688 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.10 million tonnes, 42% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 189,830 tonnes | 169,700 tonnes | 209,733 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 285,050 tonnes | 222,014 tonnes | 354,829 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 402,220 tonnes | 367,530 tonnes | 460,125 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 776,033 tonnes | 517,520 tonnes | 1.04 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.03 million tonnes | 948,007 tonnes | 1.10 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.16 million tonnes | 1.10 million tonnes | 1.19 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 986,143 tonnes | 876,688 tonnes | 1.08 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Albania
More reference data data for Albania
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2845 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4183 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.9734 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0261 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.9734 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.954 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.6439 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.142 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is milk production in Albania?
- Milk production in Albania was 876,688 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest milk production recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 1.19 million tonnes in 2017.
- What is the lowest milk production recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 169,700 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Albania rank for milk production?
- Albania ranks 83rd out of 192 countries with data for 2024.
- Is milk production rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Milk production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Milk represents the raw equivalents of all dairy products including cheese, yoghurt, cream and milk consumed as the final product.