Land under barley production in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Land under barley production was 9,745 hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Land under barley production in Zimbabwe, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2011, land under barley production in Zimbabwe stood at 9,745 hectares.
That represents a change of down 25.0% on the previous year and up 114.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under barley production in Zimbabwe peaked at 13,000 hectares in 2010 and was at its lowest, 304 hectares, in 1965.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Land under barley production in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 465 hectares | — |
| 1962 | 647 hectares | +39.1% |
| 1963 | 494 hectares | -23.6% |
| 1964 | 356 hectares | -27.9% |
| 1965 | 304 hectares | -14.6% |
| 1966 | 400 hectares | +31.6% |
| 1967 | 450 hectares | +12.5% |
| 1968 | 500 hectares | +11.1% |
| 1969 | 600 hectares | +20.0% |
| 1970 | 700 hectares | +16.7% |
| 1971 | 800 hectares | +14.3% |
| 1972 | 900 hectares | +12.5% |
| 1973 | 1,000 hectares | +11.1% |
| 1974 | 1,014 hectares | +1.4% |
| 1975 | 4,530 hectares | +346.7% |
| 1976 | 5,000 hectares | +10.4% |
| 1977 | 5,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 3,688 hectares | -26.2% |
| 1979 | 5,046 hectares | +36.8% |
| 1980 | 4,781 hectares | -5.3% |
| 1981 | 5,982 hectares | +25.1% |
| 1982 | 7,484 hectares | +25.1% |
| 1983 | 2,496 hectares | -66.6% |
| 1984 | 1,947 hectares | -22.0% |
| 1985 | 4,641 hectares | +138.4% |
| 1986 | 5,000 hectares | +7.7% |
| 1987 | 4,144 hectares | -17.1% |
| 1988 | 5,374 hectares | +29.7% |
| 1989 | 5,665 hectares | +5.4% |
| 1990 | 4,850 hectares | -14.4% |
| 1991 | 5,600 hectares | +15.5% |
| 1992 | 1,136 hectares | -79.7% |
| 1993 | 6,400 hectares | +463.4% |
| 1994 | 5,650 hectares | -11.7% |
| 1995 | 2,355 hectares | -58.3% |
| 1996 | 5,300 hectares | +125.1% |
| 1997 | 10,700 hectares | +101.9% |
| 1998 | 9,879 hectares | -7.7% |
| 1999 | 3,079 hectares | -68.8% |
| 2000 | 5,128 hectares | +66.5% |
| 2001 | 4,554 hectares | -11.2% |
| 2002 | 3,000 hectares | -34.1% |
| 2003 | 12,000 hectares | +300.0% |
| 2004 | 7,400 hectares | -38.3% |
| 2005 | 8,000 hectares | +8.1% |
| 2006 | 10,000 hectares | +25.0% |
| 2007 | 9,000 hectares | -10.0% |
| 2008 | 10,320 hectares | +14.7% |
| 2009 | 10,522 hectares | +2.0% |
| 2010 | 13,000 hectares | +23.6% |
| 2011 | 9,745 hectares | -25.0% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 9,745 hectares is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 9,745 hectares, 1.0× the median. (9 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 9,745 hectares is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5,000 hectares, 1.9× the median. (12 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Land under barley production in Zimbabwe changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | +463.4% | 1,136 hectares | 6,400 hectares |
| 1975 | +346.7% | 1,014 hectares | 4,530 hectares |
| 2003 | +300.0% | 3,000 hectares | 12,000 hectares |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 468.44 hectares | 304 hectares | 647 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,768 hectares | 700 hectares | 5,046 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 4,751 hectares | 1,947 hectares | 7,484 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,495 hectares | 1,136 hectares | 10,700 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 7,992 hectares | 3,000 hectares | 12,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 11,372 hectares | 9,745 hectares | 13,000 hectares | 2 |
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- 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)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.595 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 9.5% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 9.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is land under barley production in Zimbabwe?
- Land under barley production in Zimbabwe was 9,745 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under barley production recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 13,000 hectares in 2010.
- What is the lowest land under barley production recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 304 hectares in 1965.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for land under barley production?
- Zimbabwe ranks 10th out of 17 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under barley production rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 114.0%. 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, electronic files and web site, published as part of Land under barley production (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Land under barley production refers to harvested area, although some countries report only sown or cultivated area. Production data on relate to crop harvested for dry grain only. Crop harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded.