Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2025

• The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying released the Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2025.
• The report highlights a robust livestock sector that is an increasingly vital engine of India’s agricultural economy.
• The sector is marked by significant production growth, widespread digital transformation, and a strong position in the global market.

Key Production Estimates

Milk

• India ranks 1st globally in milk production.
• Total milk production is estimated at 247.87 million tonnes.
• Per capita availability of milk reached 485 grams per day in 2024-25, up from 319 grams per day in 2014-15.
• Top producing states are Uttar Pradesh (15.66%), Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra.
• India produced approximately 25% of the world’s total milk.

Eggs

• India ranks 2nd globally in egg production.
• Total egg production is estimated at 149.11 billion numbers.
• Per capita availability of eggs reached 106 eggs per annum.
  • Commercial poultry contributes 84.49% of national egg output.
• Top producing states are Andhra Pradesh (18.37%), Tamil Nadu, Telangana, West Bengal, and Karnataka.

Meat

• India ranks 4th globally in meat production.
• Total meat production is estimated at 10.50 million tonnes.
  • Meat from poultry contributes about 5.18 million tonnes, nearly half of the total meat production.
• Top producing states are West Bengal (12.46%), Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.

Wool

• Total wool production is estimated at 34.57 million kg.
• Top producing states are Rajasthan (47.85%), Jammu & Kashmir, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Himachal Pradesh.