Cereal production in Zambia
Zambia: Cereal production was 1.76 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.76 million
Change on year
down 51.9%
World rank
95th
of 186 countries
All-time high
3.95 million
in 2021
All-time low
608,801
in 1992
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Cereal production in Zambia, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, cereal production in Zambia stood at 1.76 million.
The figure is down 51.9% on the previous year and down 51.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cereal production in Zambia peaked at 3.95 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 608,801, in 1992.
Zambia ranks 95th of 186 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cereal production in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 766,608 | — |
| 1962 | 748,934 | -2.3% |
| 1963 | 676,717 | -9.6% |
| 1964 | 773,214 | +14.3% |
| 1965 | 816,214 | +5.6% |
| 1966 | 892,081 | +9.3% |
| 1967 | 893,199 | +0.1% |
| 1968 | 823,391 | -7.8% |
| 1969 | 830,637 | +0.9% |
| 1970 | 687,555 | -17.2% |
| 1971 | 1.07 million | +55.0% |
| 1972 | 1.38 million | +29.5% |
| 1973 | 1.03 million | -25.6% |
| 1974 | 1.24 million | +20.3% |
| 1975 | 1.62 million | +30.8% |
| 1976 | 1.74 million | +7.9% |
| 1977 | 1.74 million | -0.5% |
| 1978 | 1.47 million | -15.3% |
| 1979 | 936,139 | -36.3% |
| 1980 | 984,244 | +5.1% |
| 1981 | 1.05 million | +6.8% |
| 1982 | 797,960 | -24.1% |
| 1983 | 982,959 | +23.2% |
| 1984 | 924,702 | -5.9% |
| 1985 | 1.19 million | +29.0% |
| 1986 | 1.32 million | +10.6% |
| 1987 | 1.16 million | -12.2% |
| 1988 | 2.06 million | +77.5% |
| 1989 | 1.97 million | -4.3% |
| 1990 | 1.21 million | -38.5% |
| 1991 | 1.22 million | +1.1% |
| 1992 | 608,801 | -50.2% |
| 1993 | 1.76 million | +188.5% |
| 1994 | 1.19 million | -32.4% |
| 1995 | 870,488 | -26.7% |
| 1996 | 1.57 million | +80.7% |
| 1997 | 1.14 million | -27.7% |
| 1998 | 797,593 | -29.9% |
| 1999 | 1.00 million | +25.8% |
| 2000 | 1.21 million | +20.4% |
| 2001 | 950,274 | -21.3% |
| 2002 | 752,881 | -20.8% |
| 2003 | 1.36 million | +80.8% |
| 2004 | 1.38 million | +1.4% |
| 2005 | 1.07 million | -22.7% |
| 2006 | 1.60 million | +50.3% |
| 2007 | 1.54 million | -4.2% |
| 2008 | 1.39 million | -9.2% |
| 2009 | 2.20 million | +57.5% |
| 2010 | 3.10 million | +40.9% |
| 2011 | 3.38 million | +9.0% |
| 2012 | 3.21 million | -4.9% |
| 2013 | 2.90 million | -9.6% |
| 2014 | 3.65 million | +25.9% |
| 2015 | 2.90 million | -20.6% |
| 2016 | 3.11 million | +7.3% |
| 2017 | 3.90 million | +25.2% |
| 2018 | 2.60 million | -33.2% |
| 2019 | 2.23 million | -14.5% |
| 2020 | 3.69 million | +65.8% |
| 2021 | 3.95 million | +7.2% |
| 2022 | 3.06 million | -22.7% |
| 2023 | 3.66 million | +19.7% |
| 2024 | 1.76 million | -51.9% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 1.76 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.95 million, 90% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 1.76 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.65 million, 1.1× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 802,333 | 676,717 | 893,199 | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.29 million | 687,555 | 1.74 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.24 million | 797,960 | 2.06 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.14 million | 608,801 | 1.76 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.35 million | 752,881 | 2.20 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.10 million | 2.23 million | 3.90 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.22 million | 1.76 million | 3.95 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More agriculture & rural data for Zambia
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % 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 0.1752 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0008 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 1.09 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 65.37 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0411 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 54.11 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.97 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cereal production in Zambia?
- Cereal production in Zambia was 1.76 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest cereal production recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.95 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest cereal production recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 608,801 in 1992.
- How does Zambia rank for cereal production?
- Zambia ranks 95th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cereal production rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Cereal production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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