Chickens — Stocks in Zambia
Zambia: Chickens — Stocks was 41,553 1000 An in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chickens — Stocks in Zambia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 An.
Analysis
The most recent figure for chickens — stocks in Zambia is 41,553 1000 An, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1.1% on the previous year and up 9.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chickens — stocks in Zambia peaked at 41,570 1000 An in 2022 and was at its lowest, 4,100 1000 An, in 1961.
Zambia ranks 95th of 252 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.
Chickens — Stocks in Zambia, year by year
| Year | 1000 An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4,100 1000 An | — |
| 1962 | 4,200 1000 An | +2.4% |
| 1963 | 4,350 1000 An | +3.6% |
| 1964 | 4,420 1000 An | +1.6% |
| 1965 | 4,930 1000 An | +11.5% |
| 1966 | 5,700 1000 An | +15.6% |
| 1967 | 6,160 1000 An | +8.1% |
| 1968 | 7,410 1000 An | +20.3% |
| 1969 | 8,160 1000 An | +10.1% |
| 1970 | 8,970 1000 An | +9.9% |
| 1971 | 9,600 1000 An | +7.0% |
| 1972 | 10,800 1000 An | +12.5% |
| 1973 | 11,834 1000 An | +9.6% |
| 1974 | 14,328 1000 An | +21.1% |
| 1975 | 18,017 1000 An | +25.7% |
| 1976 | 20,829 1000 An | +15.6% |
| 1977 | 19,366 1000 An | -7.0% |
| 1978 | 18,532 1000 An | -4.3% |
| 1979 | 18,593 1000 An | +0.3% |
| 1980 | 20,638 1000 An | +11.0% |
| 1981 | 15,784 1000 An | -23.5% |
| 1982 | 15,613 1000 An | -1.1% |
| 1983 | 14,190 1000 An | -9.1% |
| 1984 | 12,053 1000 An | -15.1% |
| 1985 | 13,000 1000 An | +7.9% |
| 1986 | 13,500 1000 An | +3.8% |
| 1987 | 13,500 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 14,500 1000 An | +7.4% |
| 1989 | 15,000 1000 An | +3.4% |
| 1990 | 15,700 1000 An | +4.7% |
| 1991 | 17,400 1000 An | +10.8% |
| 1992 | 19,000 1000 An | +9.2% |
| 1993 | 20,900 1000 An | +10.0% |
| 1994 | 20,000 1000 An | -4.3% |
| 1995 | 21,000 1000 An | +5.0% |
| 1996 | 23,000 1000 An | +9.5% |
| 1997 | 25,000 1000 An | +8.7% |
| 1998 | 27,000 1000 An | +8.0% |
| 1999 | 28,000 1000 An | +3.7% |
| 2000 | 29,000 1000 An | +3.6% |
| 2001 | 30,000 1000 An | +3.4% |
| 2002 | 31,000 1000 An | +3.3% |
| 2003 | 31,500 1000 An | +1.6% |
| 2004 | 31,500 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 32,000 1000 An | +1.6% |
| 2006 | 30,000 1000 An | -6.2% |
| 2007 | 30,000 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 31,500 1000 An | +5.0% |
| 2009 | 33,000 1000 An | +4.8% |
| 2010 | 35,000 1000 An | +6.1% |
| 2011 | 36,000 1000 An | +2.9% |
| 2012 | 36,500 1000 An | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 38,000 1000 An | +4.1% |
| 2014 | 38,000 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 38,299 1000 An | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 38,716 1000 An | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 39,147 1000 An | +1.1% |
| 2018 | 39,614 1000 An | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 40,095 1000 An | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 40,579 1000 An | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 41,208 1000 An | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 41,570 1000 An | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 41,089 1000 An | -1.2% |
| 2024 | 41,553 1000 An | +1.1% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 41,553 1000 An is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 37,362 1000 An, 1.1× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 41,553 1000 An is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18,572 1000 An, 2.2× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5,492 1000 An | 4,100 1000 An | 8,160 1000 An | 9 |
| 1970s | 15,087 1000 An | 8,970 1000 An | 20,829 1000 An | 10 |
| 1980s | 14,778 1000 An | 12,053 1000 An | 20,638 1000 An | 10 |
| 1990s | 21,700 1000 An | 15,700 1000 An | 28,000 1000 An | 10 |
| 2000s | 30,950 1000 An | 29,000 1000 An | 33,000 1000 An | 10 |
| 2010s | 37,937 1000 An | 35,000 1000 An | 40,095 1000 An | 10 |
| 2020s | 41,200 1000 An | 40,579 1000 An | 41,570 1000 An | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 92 Czechoslovakia 43,462 1000 An compare
- 93 South Sudan 43,167 1000 An compare
- 93 South Sudan 43,167 1000 An compare
- 96 Trinidad and Tobago 41,544 1000 An compare
- 97 Guyana 41,500 1000 An compare
- 98 Jordan 41,062 1000 An compare
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 chickens — stocks in Zambia?
- Chickens — stocks in Zambia was 41,553 1000 An in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest chickens — stocks recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 41,570 1000 An in 2022.
- What is the lowest chickens — stocks recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,100 1000 An in 1961.
- How does Zambia rank for chickens — stocks?
- Zambia ranks 95th out of 252 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chickens — stocks rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Chickens — Stocks. 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.