Milk production in East Timor
East Timor: Milk production was 5,179 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Milk production in East Timor, 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 East Timor is 5,179 tonnes, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.1% on the previous year and down 17.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, milk production in East Timor peaked at 7,531 tonnes in 1998 and was at its lowest, 450 tonnes, in 1985.
That places East Timor 166th out of 191 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,369 tonnes | 1,025 tonnes | 1,550 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,080 tonnes | 750 tonnes | 1,350 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 532.5 tonnes | 450 tonnes | 650 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,351 tonnes | 625 tonnes | 7,531 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,706 tonnes | 3,425 tonnes | 5,345 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,837 tonnes | 5,589 tonnes | 6,238 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,903 tonnes | 5,179 tonnes | 6,492 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near East Timor
More reference data data for East Timor
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.1155 °C (2026)
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.2327 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.2038 °C (2026)
- Civil liberties rating 3 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.05 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.2379 °C (2025)
- Free country 2 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Elected parliament 1 (2025)
- Consumer price index 181.88 2010 = 100 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is milk production in East Timor?
- Milk production in East Timor was 5,179 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 East Timor?
- The highest recorded value was 7,531 tonnes in 1998.
- What is the lowest milk production recorded in East Timor?
- The lowest recorded value was 450 tonnes in 1985.
- How does East Timor rank for milk production?
- East Timor ranks 166th out of 191 countries with data for 2024.
- Is milk production rising or falling in East Timor?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this East Timor 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
Milk represents the raw equivalents of all dairy products including cheese, yoghurt, cream and milk consumed as the final product.