Groundnuts, excluding shelled — Production in Zambia
Zambia: Groundnuts, excluding shelled — Production was 87,655 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Groundnuts, excluding shelled — Production in Zambia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 87,655 t for groundnuts, excluding shelled — production in 2024.
That represents a change of down 62.8% on the previous year and down 39.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, groundnuts, excluding shelled — production in Zambia peaked at 278,775 t in 2011 and was at its lowest, 9,372 t, in 1982.
That places Zambia 44th out of 154 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.
Groundnuts, excluding shelled — Production in Zambia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 50,000 t | — |
| 1962 | 45,000 t | -10.0% |
| 1963 | 50,000 t | +11.1% |
| 1964 | 40,000 t | -20.0% |
| 1965 | 44,000 t | +10.0% |
| 1966 | 60,000 t | +36.4% |
| 1967 | 63,000 t | +5.0% |
| 1968 | 65,000 t | +3.2% |
| 1969 | 67,000 t | +3.1% |
| 1970 | 68,000 t | +1.5% |
| 1971 | 69,000 t | +1.5% |
| 1972 | 79,210 t | +14.8% |
| 1973 | 63,313 t | -20.1% |
| 1974 | 47,596 t | -24.8% |
| 1975 | 69,900 t | +46.9% |
| 1976 | 128,226 t | +83.4% |
| 1977 | 60,753 t | -52.6% |
| 1978 | 33,550 t | -44.8% |
| 1979 | 22,000 t | -34.4% |
| 1980 | 16,000 t | -27.3% |
| 1981 | 15,240 t | -4.8% |
| 1982 | 9,372 t | -38.5% |
| 1983 | 10,980 t | +17.2% |
| 1984 | 13,273 t | +20.9% |
| 1985 | 14,517 t | +9.4% |
| 1986 | 18,184 t | +25.3% |
| 1987 | 47,426 t | +160.8% |
| 1988 | 33,400 t | -29.6% |
| 1989 | 30,104 t | -9.9% |
| 1990 | 25,086 t | -16.7% |
| 1991 | 28,188 t | +12.4% |
| 1992 | 20,504 t | -27.3% |
| 1993 | 34,301 t | +67.3% |
| 1994 | 34,740 t | +1.3% |
| 1995 | 36,119 t | +4.0% |
| 1996 | 34,755 t | -3.8% |
| 1997 | 45,859 t | +31.9% |
| 1998 | 56,934 t | +24.2% |
| 1999 | 50,855 t | -10.7% |
| 2000 | 51,971 t | +2.2% |
| 2001 | 41,420 t | -20.3% |
| 2002 | 60,000 t | +44.9% |
| 2003 | 60,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 60,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 74,218 t | +23.7% |
| 2006 | 84,010 t | +13.2% |
| 2007 | 55,215 t | -34.3% |
| 2008 | 70,527 t | +27.7% |
| 2009 | 120,564 t | +70.9% |
| 2010 | 163,733 t | +35.8% |
| 2011 | 278,775 t | +70.3% |
| 2012 | 113,025 t | -59.5% |
| 2013 | 106,792 t | -5.5% |
| 2014 | 143,591 t | +34.5% |
| 2015 | 146,914 t | +2.3% |
| 2016 | 150,170 t | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 168,699 t | +12.3% |
| 2018 | 181,772 t | +7.7% |
| 2019 | 130,825 t | -28.0% |
| 2020 | 127,172 t | -2.8% |
| 2021 | 175,329 t | +37.9% |
| 2022 | 190,150 t | +8.5% |
| 2023 | 235,446 t | +23.8% |
| 2024 | 87,655 t | -62.8% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 87,655 t is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 28,568 t, 3.1× the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 87,655 t is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 94,522 t, 93% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 53,778 t | 40,000 t | 67,000 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 64,155 t | 22,000 t | 128,226 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 20,850 t | 9,372 t | 47,426 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 36,734 t | 20,504 t | 56,934 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 67,792 t | 41,420 t | 120,564 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 158,430 t | 106,792 t | 278,775 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 163,150 t | 87,655 t | 235,446 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 41 Ethiopia 122,000 t compare
- 41 Ethiopia 122,000 t compare
- 43 Sierra Leone 101,389 t compare
- 45 Bangladesh 75,364 t compare
- 46 Mexico 70,228 t compare
- 47 Madagascar 58,610 t compare
- 47 Madagascar 58,610 t 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 groundnuts, excluding shelled — production in Zambia?
- Groundnuts, excluding shelled — production in Zambia was 87,655 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest groundnuts, excluding shelled — production recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 278,775 t in 2011.
- What is the lowest groundnuts, excluding shelled — production recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,372 t in 1982.
- How does Zambia rank for groundnuts, excluding shelled — production?
- Zambia ranks 44th out of 154 countries with data for 2024.
- Is groundnuts, excluding shelled — production rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.0%. 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 Groundnuts, excluding shelled — 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.