This page provides, in a given period of time, with the comparison between the data related to world milk output and world population figures.
The below selected Countries are grouped according to specific geographical areas.
N.B.:
It is interesting to note that both the volumes of cow milk production and population have increased. The general growth of cow milk production (thanks also to the technology developments, sanitary controls, genetic research, nutrition...) goes along with a wealthier population.
The different proportion between milk output and population gives the opportunity to make some further remarks
Comparing the two pie diagrams hereafter, it is possible to note that:
There are geographical areas with a good standard of living (as for example the EU-27, Oceania, North America...) where production exceeds needed domestic demand, thus offering a wide range of dairy products for exports;
There are geographical areas that evidence shortage of milk and dairy products (such as Asia, Africa...), compared to population;
There are geographical areas showing an important production (for example Extra EU-27, South America) compared to population. However, the domestic income does not allow an adequate consumption of milk and dairy products.
Please consult the PDF document to know which Countries are included on each individual geographical areas of reference
1. The “News” evidences only the changes; should no price change or no quotation take place, any mention will be made
2. The change/variation concerning PRODUCTION/OUTPUT quantity refers to the same period of the previous year.
3. The change/variation concerning STOCK quantity refers to the previous month.
4. The change/variation of price refers to PRICES expressed in local currency (for both EU and the World). The change refers to the previous week /month /year, as the case may be
