Milk production in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Milk production was 269,647 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
269,647 tonnes
Change on year
up 1.2%
World rank
114th
of 192 countries
All-time high
285,000 tonnes
in 2021
All-time low
15,235 tonnes
in 1976
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Milk production in United Arab Emirates, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
United Arab Emirates recorded 269,647 tonnes for milk production in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1.2% on the previous year and up 57.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, milk production in United Arab Emirates peaked at 285,000 tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 15,235 tonnes, in 1976.
United Arab Emirates ranks 114th 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 United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 15,300 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 15,320 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1963 | 15,450 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1964 | 15,500 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1965 | 15,650 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1966 | 15,700 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1967 | 15,350 tonnes | -2.2% |
| 1968 | 16,100 tonnes | +4.9% |
| 1969 | 16,300 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1970 | 16,950 tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1971 | 17,550 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1972 | 17,350 tonnes | -1.1% |
| 1973 | 17,550 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1974 | 17,150 tonnes | -2.3% |
| 1975 | 16,650 tonnes | -2.9% |
| 1976 | 15,235 tonnes | -8.5% |
| 1977 | 17,756 tonnes | +16.5% |
| 1978 | 21,173 tonnes | +19.2% |
| 1979 | 21,450 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1980 | 23,958 tonnes | +11.7% |
| 1981 | 24,722 tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1982 | 25,900 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1983 | 27,600 tonnes | +6.6% |
| 1984 | 28,614 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1985 | 30,212 tonnes | +5.6% |
| 1986 | 31,450 tonnes | +4.1% |
| 1987 | 33,900 tonnes | +7.8% |
| 1988 | 36,600 tonnes | +8.0% |
| 1989 | 39,600 tonnes | +8.2% |
| 1990 | 42,371 tonnes | +7.0% |
| 1991 | 45,337 tonnes | +7.0% |
| 1992 | 47,100 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1993 | 49,795 tonnes | +5.7% |
| 1994 | 55,537 tonnes | +11.5% |
| 1995 | 59,424 tonnes | +7.0% |
| 1996 | 63,584 tonnes | +7.0% |
| 1997 | 68,034 tonnes | +7.0% |
| 1998 | 72,797 tonnes | +7.0% |
| 1999 | 77,382 tonnes | +6.3% |
| 2000 | 82,502 tonnes | +6.6% |
| 2001 | 87,436 tonnes | +6.0% |
| 2002 | 92,288 tonnes | +5.5% |
| 2003 | 97,138 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 2004 | 97,590 tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2005 | 107,566 tonnes | +10.2% |
| 2006 | 108,495 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 109,448 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 117,000 tonnes | +6.9% |
| 2009 | 131,200 tonnes | +12.1% |
| 2010 | 106,270 tonnes | -19.0% |
| 2011 | 123,350 tonnes | +16.1% |
| 2012 | 142,350 tonnes | +15.4% |
| 2013 | 140,940 tonnes | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 170,930 tonnes | +21.3% |
| 2015 | 173,500 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 180,510 tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2017 | 242,730 tonnes | +34.5% |
| 2018 | 228,890 tonnes | -5.7% |
| 2019 | 230,190 tonnes | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 257,100 tonnes | +11.7% |
| 2021 | 285,000 tonnes | +10.9% |
| 2022 | 257,430 tonnes | -9.7% |
| 2023 | 266,510 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 2024 | 269,647 tonnes | +1.2% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 269,647 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.53 million tonnes, 18% of the median. (61 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 269,647 tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 411,155 tonnes, 66% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 15,630 tonnes | 15,300 tonnes | 16,300 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 17,881 tonnes | 15,235 tonnes | 21,450 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 30,256 tonnes | 23,958 tonnes | 39,600 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 58,136 tonnes | 42,371 tonnes | 77,382 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 103,066 tonnes | 82,502 tonnes | 131,200 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 173,966 tonnes | 106,270 tonnes | 242,730 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 267,137 tonnes | 257,100 tonnes | 285,000 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
More reference data data for United Arab Emirates
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0407 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4839 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.6291 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.6291 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1364 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0486 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0008 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is milk production in United Arab Emirates?
- Milk production in United Arab Emirates was 269,647 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 United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 285,000 tonnes in 2021.
- What is the lowest milk production recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 15,235 tonnes in 1976.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for milk production?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 114th out of 192 countries with data for 2024.
- Is milk production rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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.