Milk production in Rwanda
Rwanda: Milk production was 245,448 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
245,448 tonnes
Change on year
up 4.2%
World rank
119th
of 192 countries
All-time high
269,363 tonnes
in 2013
All-time low
21,744 tonnes
in 1962
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Milk production in Rwanda, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, milk production in Rwanda stood at 245,448 tonnes.
The figure is up 4.2% on the previous year and up 8.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, milk production in Rwanda peaked at 269,363 tonnes in 2013 and was at its lowest, 21,744 tonnes, in 1962.
That places Rwanda 119th out of 192 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.
Milk production in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 23,060 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 21,744 tonnes | -5.7% |
| 1963 | 23,360 tonnes | +7.4% |
| 1964 | 23,510 tonnes | +0.6% |
| 1965 | 23,619 tonnes | +0.5% |
| 1966 | 25,308 tonnes | +7.2% |
| 1967 | 27,052 tonnes | +6.9% |
| 1968 | 27,432 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1969 | 29,296 tonnes | +6.8% |
| 1970 | 35,250 tonnes | +20.3% |
| 1971 | 31,612 tonnes | -10.3% |
| 1972 | 29,576 tonnes | -6.4% |
| 1973 | 33,036 tonnes | +11.7% |
| 1974 | 30,784 tonnes | -6.8% |
| 1975 | 28,342 tonnes | -7.9% |
| 1976 | 38,200 tonnes | +34.8% |
| 1977 | 49,000 tonnes | +28.3% |
| 1978 | 59,180 tonnes | +20.8% |
| 1979 | 59,760 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1980 | 78,260 tonnes | +31.0% |
| 1981 | 76,480 tonnes | -2.3% |
| 1982 | 83,100 tonnes | +8.7% |
| 1983 | 79,720 tonnes | -4.1% |
| 1984 | 76,640 tonnes | -3.9% |
| 1985 | 88,764 tonnes | +15.8% |
| 1986 | 100,432 tonnes | +13.1% |
| 1987 | 97,838 tonnes | -2.6% |
| 1988 | 95,872 tonnes | -2.0% |
| 1989 | 98,517 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1990 | 96,628 tonnes | -1.9% |
| 1991 | 125,029 tonnes | +29.4% |
| 1992 | 126,571 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1993 | 122,951 tonnes | -2.9% |
| 1994 | 117,363 tonnes | -4.5% |
| 1995 | 110,853 tonnes | -5.5% |
| 1996 | 124,374 tonnes | +12.2% |
| 1997 | 123,190 tonnes | -1.0% |
| 1998 | 128,381 tonnes | +4.2% |
| 1999 | 144,118 tonnes | +12.3% |
| 2000 | 146,425 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2001 | 161,784 tonnes | +10.5% |
| 2002 | 154,934 tonnes | -4.2% |
| 2003 | 159,506 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 180,234 tonnes | +13.0% |
| 2005 | 182,005 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2006 | 214,487 tonnes | +17.8% |
| 2007 | 222,935 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 2008 | 222,211 tonnes | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 224,371 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2010 | 252,906 tonnes | +12.7% |
| 2011 | 254,075 tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 255,891 tonnes | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 269,363 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 2014 | 225,969 tonnes | -16.1% |
| 2015 | 255,250 tonnes | +13.0% |
| 2016 | 239,297 tonnes | -6.2% |
| 2017 | 239,422 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 245,677 tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 247,471 tonnes | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 253,675 tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2021 | 242,707 tonnes | -4.3% |
| 2022 | 232,265 tonnes | -4.3% |
| 2023 | 235,468 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2024 | 245,448 tonnes | +4.2% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 245,448 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 411,155 tonnes, 60% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 245,448 tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 188,438 tonnes, 1.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 24,931 tonnes | 21,744 tonnes | 29,296 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 39,474 tonnes | 28,342 tonnes | 59,760 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 87,562 tonnes | 76,480 tonnes | 100,432 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 121,946 tonnes | 96,628 tonnes | 144,118 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 186,889 tonnes | 146,425 tonnes | 224,371 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 248,532 tonnes | 225,969 tonnes | 269,363 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 241,913 tonnes | 232,265 tonnes | 253,675 tonnes | 5 |
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More reference data data for Rwanda
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2282 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.9517 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1223 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.7651 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.9517 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.666 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is milk production in Rwanda?
- Milk production in Rwanda was 245,448 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 Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 269,363 tonnes in 2013.
- What is the lowest milk production recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 21,744 tonnes in 1962.
- How does Rwanda rank for milk production?
- Rwanda ranks 119th out of 192 countries with data for 2024.
- Is milk production rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.