Bananas — Production in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Bananas — Production was 325,400 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Bananas — Production in Zimbabwe, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for bananas — production in Zimbabwe is 325,400 t, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 3.8% on the previous year and up 60.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, bananas — production in Zimbabwe peaked at 325,400 t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 29,000 t, in 1961.
That places Zimbabwe 59th out of 183 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Bananas — Production in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 29,000 t | — |
| 1962 | 30,000 t | +3.4% |
| 1963 | 30,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 31,000 t | +3.3% |
| 1965 | 31,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 32,000 t | +3.2% |
| 1967 | 33,000 t | +3.1% |
| 1968 | 35,000 t | +6.1% |
| 1969 | 36,000 t | +2.9% |
| 1970 | 37,000 t | +2.8% |
| 1971 | 38,000 t | +2.7% |
| 1972 | 40,000 t | +5.3% |
| 1973 | 41,000 t | +2.5% |
| 1974 | 42,000 t | +2.4% |
| 1975 | 44,000 t | +4.8% |
| 1976 | 45,000 t | +2.3% |
| 1977 | 47,000 t | +4.4% |
| 1978 | 49,000 t | +4.3% |
| 1979 | 52,000 t | +6.1% |
| 1980 | 54,000 t | +3.8% |
| 1981 | 56,000 t | +3.7% |
| 1982 | 58,000 t | +3.6% |
| 1983 | 60,000 t | +3.4% |
| 1984 | 62,000 t | +3.3% |
| 1985 | 64,000 t | +3.2% |
| 1986 | 66,000 t | +3.1% |
| 1987 | 68,000 t | +3.0% |
| 1988 | 70,000 t | +2.9% |
| 1989 | 75,000 t | +7.1% |
| 1990 | 78,000 t | +4.0% |
| 1991 | 80,000 t | +2.6% |
| 1992 | 70,000 t | -12.5% |
| 1993 | 82,000 t | +17.1% |
| 1994 | 85,000 t | +3.7% |
| 1995 | 80,000 t | -5.9% |
| 1996 | 83,000 t | +3.8% |
| 1997 | 82,000 t | -1.2% |
| 1998 | 80,000 t | -2.4% |
| 1999 | 82,000 t | +2.5% |
| 2000 | 85,000 t | +3.7% |
| 2001 | 87,000 t | +2.4% |
| 2002 | 87,989 t | +1.1% |
| 2003 | 90,000 t | +2.3% |
| 2004 | 99,514 t | +10.6% |
| 2005 | 95,000 t | -4.5% |
| 2006 | 110,669 t | +16.5% |
| 2007 | 123,557 t | +11.6% |
| 2008 | 134,713 t | +9.0% |
| 2009 | 146,678 t | +8.9% |
| 2010 | 158,170 t | +7.8% |
| 2011 | 171,016 t | +8.1% |
| 2012 | 179,554 t | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 191,254 t | +6.5% |
| 2014 | 202,861 t | +6.1% |
| 2015 | 218,368 t | +7.6% |
| 2016 | 229,368 t | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 252,376 t | +10.0% |
| 2018 | 229,286 t | -9.1% |
| 2019 | 252,376 t | +10.1% |
| 2020 | 271,404 t | +7.5% |
| 2021 | 298,072 t | +9.8% |
| 2022 | 300,998 t | +1.0% |
| 2023 | 313,638 t | +4.2% |
| 2024 | 325,400 t | +3.8% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 325,400 t is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 248,026 t, 1.3× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 325,400 t is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 138,807 t, 2.3× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 31,889 t | 29,000 t | 36,000 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 43,500 t | 37,000 t | 52,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 63,300 t | 54,000 t | 75,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 80,200 t | 70,000 t | 85,000 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 106,012 t | 85,000 t | 146,678 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 208,463 t | 158,170 t | 252,376 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 301,902 t | 271,404 t | 325,400 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 57 China, Taiwan Province of 341,390 t compare
- 58 Malaysia 335,444 t compare
- 60 Pakistan 311,166 t compare
- 61 Morocco 310,110 t compare
- 62 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 301,638 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for Zimbabwe
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1777 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.2864 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.8916 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 34.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0947 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 286.19 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.8815 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is bananas — production in Zimbabwe?
- Bananas — production in Zimbabwe was 325,400 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest bananas — production recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 325,400 t in 2024.
- What is the lowest bananas — production recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 29,000 t in 1961.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for bananas — production?
- Zimbabwe ranks 59th out of 183 countries with data for 2024.
- Is bananas — production rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 60.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Bananas — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.