Lower over the period
Sweden Cheese Production moved from 90.24 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 79.44 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (−12%), an average of −1.6% a year. The series high was 90.24 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 78.47 Thousand Tonnes in 2022.
What Sweden Cheese Production shows
Sweden Cheese Production was 79.44 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, up 1.2% on 2022. The Sweden Cheese Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the country's cheese manufacturing performance and the evolution of its dairy processing industry between 2015 and 2023.
A 13% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2022) is 11.77 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −6.8% in 2022.
Ranks 24 of 30 countries covered
Among the 30 countries in this dataset, Sweden ranks 24 for 2023, behind U.S. (6,628 Thousand Tonnes) and Germany (3,042 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.3% of the global total in 2023.
Full series
Sweden Cheese Production by year
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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| Year | Thousand Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 79.44 | +1.2% |
| 2022 Trough | 78.47 | −6.8% |
| 2021 | 84.20 | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 83.48 | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 81.70 | −0.2% |
| 2018 | 81.84 | −1% |
| 2017 | 82.66 | −5.3% |
| 2016 | 87.25 | −3.3% |
| 2015Peak | 90.24 | — |
Regional context
How Sweden compares in Europe
Cheese Production by country, 2023, Thousand Tonnes. Sweden is highlighted.
1Germany3,042
2France2,216
3Italy1,344
4Poland1,064
5Netherlands1,019
6Spain535.9
7UK509.9
11Sweden79.44
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Cheese Production — – Cheese Production refers to the total quantity of cheese produced within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes. The indicator reflects the output of the dairy processing industry by measuring the production of cheese manufactured from milk. It is used to assess the scale of dairy processing, value-added agricultural production, and the performance of the cheese manufacturing sector. The data presented by Our World in Data is based on statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
The data includes the annual production of natural and processed cheese manufactured from milk obtained from dairy animals. It covers cheese produced for domestic consumption, industrial use, and export, including a wide range of cheese varieties reported through official national agricultural and food manufacturing statistics. The figures represent gross domestic cheese production compiled and standardized by the FAO to ensure international comparability across countries and years.
The data excludes raw milk production, butter, yogurt, cream, milk powder, whey products, and other dairy products that are not classified as cheese. It also excludes cheese imports and exports, retail sales, inventories, informal or unrecorded production not captured in official statistics, and cheese substitutes made from non-dairy ingredients such as plant-based alternatives.
About this indicator
Cheese Production — – Cheese Production refers to the total quantity of cheese produced within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes. The indicator reflects the output of the dairy processing industry by measuring the production of cheese manufactured from milk. It is used to assess the scale of dairy processing, value-added agricultural production, and the performance of the cheese manufacturing sector. The data presented by Our World in Data is based on statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Measured in Thousand Tonnes, the dataset serves as an important benchmark for evaluating dairy sector productivity, milk utilization, food processing capacity, agricultural output, and the long-term development of Sweden's dairy industry. It also supports analysis of production trends, supply chain performance, and market competitiveness. Based on the validated data, Sweden's cheese production followed a gradual downward trend with moderate annual fluctuations. Production declined from 90.24 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 87.25 thousand tonnes in 2016, 82.66 thousand tonnes in 2017, 81.84 thousand tonnes in 2018, and 81.70 thousand tonnes in 2019. Output recovered modestly to 83.48 thousand tonnes in 2020 and 84.20 thousand tonnes in 2021, before declining to 78.47 thousand tonnes in 2022, the lowest level during the study period. Production increased slightly to 79.44 thousand tonnes in 2023, indicating modest stabilization following the previous year's decline. Overall, the long-term trend suggests a gradual reduction in cheese production while maintaining a stable dairy processing industry. The dataset provides valuable insights into Sweden's cheese production trends, dairy manufacturing performance, and long-term sector development. It enables year-over-year trend analysis, international benchmarking of cheese production, evaluation of processing efficiency, and assessment of agricultural value addition across the dairy supply chain. Policymakers, dairy producers, processors, exporters, investors, market analysts, and researchers can leverage the dataset to monitor production performance, evaluate industry competitiveness, forecast future cheese output, identify market opportunities, strengthen supply chain resilience, encourage technological innovation, support sustainable dairy production, and promote long-term growth across Sweden's dairy industry.
- Indicator
- Cheese Production
- Country
- Sweden
- Region
- Europe
- Unit
- Thousand Tonnes
- Coverage
- 2015–2023, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sweden Cheese Production?
Definition – Cheese Production refers to the total quantity of cheese produced within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes. The indicator reflects the output of the dairy processing industry by measuring the production of cheese manufactured from milk. It is used to assess the scale of dairy processing, value-added agricultural production, and the performance of the cheese manufacturing sector. The data presented by Our World in Data is based on statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
What was Sweden Cheese Production in 2023?
Sweden Cheese Production was 79.44 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, up 1.2% on 2022.
How has Sweden Cheese Production changed between 2015 and 2023?
Sweden Cheese Production moved from 90.24 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 79.44 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (−12%), an average of −1.6% a year. The series high was 90.24 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 78.47 Thousand Tonnes in 2022.
Which year had the highest and lowest Sweden Cheese Production?
The highest value was 90.24 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the lowest was 78.47 Thousand Tonnes in 2022.
What does the Sweden Cheese Production data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes the annual production of natural and processed cheese manufactured from milk obtained from dairy animals. It covers cheese produced for domestic consumption, industrial use, and export, including a wide range of cheese varieties reported through official national agricultural and food manufacturing statistics. The figures represent gross domestic cheese production compiled and standardized by the FAO to ensure international comparability across countries and years. Excluded: The data excludes raw milk production, butter, yogurt, cream, milk powder, whey products, and other dairy products that are not classified as cheese. It also excludes cheese imports and exports, retail sales, inventories, informal or unrecorded production not captured in official statistics, and cheese substitutes made from non-dairy ingredients such as plant-based alternatives.
Where does the Sweden Cheese Production data come from?
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?time=2023&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls&pickerSort=asc&Food=Cheese&Metric=Production&Per+capita=false). It covers 2015–2023 and is reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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