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Celebrate World Milk Day 2025 on June 1 with the theme “Let's Celebrate the Power of Dairy.” Explore its history, significance, global celebrations, and India's top rank in milk production. Learn how dairy supports nutrition and sustainability.
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May 23, 2025
World Milk Day 2025 is not just a celebration—it’s a global acknowledgement of milk’s essential role in human nutrition, economic stability, and sustainable agriculture. Celebrated every year on June 1st, World Milk Day was introduced in 2001 by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations. Since then, it has grown into a movement that unites the world to recognise the contributions of the dairy sector.
World Milk Day 2025 marks another year of honouring milk as a cornerstone of nutrition, economic resilience, and sustainable food systems. Observed on June 1, this global celebration brings together dairy farmers, consumers, health professionals, and policymakers to spotlight the essential role of dairy in everyday life.
With the 2025 theme “Let’s Celebrate the Power of Dairy”, the focus remains on promoting the nutritional benefits, socio-economic importance, and environmental progress of the dairy sector worldwide.
| World Milk Day 2025 Overview | |
| Feature | Details |
| Event Name | World Milk Day 2025 |
| Date | June 1, 2025 |
| Established By | Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations |
| Started In | 2001 |
| Theme for 2025 | “Let’s Celebrate the Power of Dairy” |
| Purpose | To recognise the importance of milk as a global food and celebrate the dairy industry |
| Global Participation | Over 100 countries |
| Key Focus Areas | Nutrition, Sustainability, Economic Growth, Dairy Innovation |
| Top Celebrating Countries | India, USA, China, New Zealand, European Union |
| Leading Organisation for 2025 | Global Dairy Platform |
World Milk Day was first established in 2001 by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations to recognise the importance of milk as a global food and to celebrate the dairy sector’s important role in nutrition, economic development, and sustainable agriculture.
Chosen for its alignment with existing national celebrations, June 1 became the official day to bring global attention to milk and dairy products. Since its inception, World Milk Day has grown into a worldwide movement, observed across continents through campaigns, events, and educational programs that highlight the value of milk in supporting health, food security, and livelihoods.
The World Milk Day 2025 theme is “Let’s Celebrate the Power of Dairy.” This year’s campaign will focus on dairy’s crucial role in sustainable agriculture, community livelihoods, and global nutrition. The Global Dairy Platform is supporting this initiative with resources that help organisations amplify their dairy stories worldwide.
World Milk Day is celebrated to:
The FAO selected June 1st as the designated date because many countries already celebrated milk-related events around this time. Thus, World Milk Day is celebrated on this day globally with various campaigns, educational programs, and public events.
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World Milk Day 2025 will be celebrated globally on Sunday, June 1, 2025. This annual observance, initiated by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations in 2001, is dedicated to recognising the importance of milk as a global food and to celebrating the contributions of the dairy sector. On this day, countries across the world come together to promote the health benefits of milk, honour dairy farmers, and highlight the industry’s role in sustainable food systems.
According to the FAO, global milk production is expected to reach nearly 979 million tonnes in 2024, marking a 1.4% increase from the previous year. Asia, particularly India, China, and Pakistan, is leading this growth, largely due to increases in dairy cow numbers and better yields from large-scale dairy farms.
| Top Countries by Milk Production (2024-25) | ||
| Country | Production (Million Tonnes) | % of Global Production |
| India | 211.7 | 31% |
| European Union | 149.63 | 22% |
| United States | 102.66 | 15% |
| China | 43.95 | 7% |
| Russia | 32.5 | 5% |
| Brazil | 27.99 | 4% |
| New Zealand | 21.6 | 3% |
| United Kingdom | 15.35 | 2% |
| Mexico | 13.67 | 2% |
| Argentina | 10.7 | 2% |
India is proudly recognised as the world largest milk producing country, maintaining its #1 rank in milk production since 1998.
This surge is supported by favourable farm-gate prices, lower feed costs, and the moderation of global economic challenges. Despite macroeconomic hurdles, consumer demand for dairy continues to recover, aided by lower international dairy prices and rising demand from the food services sector.
India continues to maintain its dominance as the world’s largest milk producing country, contributing over 25% of global milk production. In fact, milk production in India rose from 146.3 million tonnes in 2014-15 to 239.2 million tonnes in 2023-24, an impressive 63.56% increase over the decade. The annual growth rate stands at 5.7%, significantly higher than the global average of 2%.
India also has the highest per capita milk availability, at 471 grams per person per day, compared to the global average of 322 grams.
Milk production in India rose from 146.3 million tonnes in 2014-15 to 239.2 million tonnes in 2023-24, growing at an impressive rate of 5.7% annually. India now accounts for 25% of global milk output.
The per capita availability of milk in India reached 471 grams/day in 2023-24, significantly higher than the global average of 322 grams/day.
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying supports this growth through several schemes like:
Although World Milk Day is widely celebrated, it has not been without controversy. Critics of the dairy industry highlight concerns related to health and animal welfare. This has given rise to World Plant Milk Day, which promotes plant-based alternatives such as soy, almond, and oat milk.
These alternatives claim to offer more environmentally friendly and ethical choices, sparking debate about the dairy industry’s future. Nonetheless, milk remains irreplaceable in many diets due to its nutrient profile and accessibility.
World Milk Day 2025 offers a moment for everyone—governments, industries, and individuals—to celebrate dairy’s enduring impact on health, nutrition, and the economy. From being the world’s largest milk producing country to leading in consumption, India plays a pivotal role in shaping global dairy trends. As the demand for dairy continues to grow and evolve, World Milk Day remains a powerful platform to spotlight its significance and sustainability.
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