Milk production in Congo

Congo: Milk production was 4,466 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
4,466 tonnes
Change on year
up 0.0%
World rank
167th
of 191 countries
All-time high
4,546 tonnes
in 2018
All-time low
350 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Milk production in Congo, 1961–2024

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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 Congo is 4,466 tonnes, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 11.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, milk production in Congo peaked at 4,546 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 350 tonnes, in 1961.

Congo ranks 167th of 191 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 405.56 tonnes 350 tonnes 450 tonnes 9
1970s 715 tonnes 500 tonnes 1,000 tonnes 10
1980s 930 tonnes 800 tonnes 1,000 tonnes 10
1990s 2,308 tonnes 1,000 tonnes 2,886 tonnes 10
2000s 3,099 tonnes 2,240 tonnes 3,525 tonnes 10
2010s 3,981 tonnes 3,652 tonnes 4,546 tonnes 10
2020s 4,464 tonnes 4,456 tonnes 4,470 tonnes 5

Countries ranked near Congo

  1. 164 Dominica 6,997 tonnes compare
  2. 165 Belize 5,186 tonnes compare
  3. 166 East Timor 5,179 tonnes compare
  4. 168 Barbados 4,166 tonnes compare
  5. 169 Antigua and Barbuda 3,102 tonnes compare
  6. 170 Vanuatu 3,100 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is milk production in Congo?
Milk production in Congo was 4,466 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 Congo?
The highest recorded value was 4,546 tonnes in 2018.
What is the lowest milk production recorded in Congo?
The lowest recorded value was 350 tonnes in 1961.
How does Congo rank for milk production?
Congo ranks 167th out of 191 countries with data for 2024.
Is milk production rising or falling in Congo?
Over the last ten years it is up 11.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Congo 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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About this data

Indicator
Milk production
Unit
tonnes
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
192 places, 11,106 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed

Milk represents the raw equivalents of all dairy products including cheese, yoghurt, cream and milk consumed as the final product.