The table provides information on the quantity of milk produced in litres by four countries—Netherlands, Australia, Tanzania, and Guatemala—in the years 1990, 2000, and 2010.
Overall, the Netherlands and Australia were the largest producers of milk across all three years, with the Netherlands showing a slight increase over time while Australia’s production declined. Conversely, Tanzania and Guatemala had much lower figures but experienced consistent growth throughout the period.
In 1990, both the Netherlands and Australia produced over 11 million litres of milk, with the Netherlands slightly ahead at 11,262,000 litres compared to Australia’s 11,246,000 litres. Over the next two decades, the Netherlands maintained a relatively stable output, reaching 11,466,000 litres by 2010. Australia, on the other hand, saw a steady decrease, with its production dropping to 9,165,000 litres by 2010.
Tanzania’s milk production, although much lower in comparison, increased steadily from 87,000 litres in 1990 to 155,000 litres in 2010. Similarly, Guatemala experienced significant growth, more than tripling its output from 26,000 litres in 1990 to 84,000 litres in 2010.
In summary, while the developed nations produced milk at a far higher scale, developing nations like Tanzania and Guatemala showed notable progress in their milk production over the 20-year span.