Which country is the largest producer of milk globally?

India is the world's largest milk-producing country and contributes approximately 25% to global milk production; According to BAHS 2025, Uttar Pradesh was the largest milk-producing state in the country in 2024-25, accounting for a 15.66% share. Milk production in Uttar Pradesh rose from 27.7 million tonnes in 2016-17 to 38.8 million tonnes in 2024-25, while the dairy sector contributes significantly to rural income, employment, women's economic participation, and nutritional security.