Land under rice production in Zambia
Zambia: Land under rice production was 27,490 hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Land under rice production in Zambia, 1968–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for land under rice production in Zambia is 27,490 hectares, measured in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.7% on the previous year and up 196.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under rice production in Zambia peaked at 30,788 hectares in 2010 and was at its lowest, 486 hectares, in 1968.
That places Zambia 27th out of 42 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Land under rice production in Zambia, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 486 hectares | — |
| 1969 | 1,012 hectares | +108.2% |
| 1970 | 1,113 hectares | +10.0% |
| 1971 | 850 hectares | -23.6% |
| 1972 | 710 hectares | -16.5% |
| 1973 | 900 hectares | +26.8% |
| 1974 | 1,066 hectares | +18.4% |
| 1975 | 1,690 hectares | +58.5% |
| 1976 | 2,236 hectares | +32.3% |
| 1977 | 2,200 hectares | -1.6% |
| 1978 | 3,800 hectares | +72.7% |
| 1979 | 3,100 hectares | -18.4% |
| 1980 | 5,100 hectares | +64.5% |
| 1981 | 5,362 hectares | +5.1% |
| 1982 | 5,920 hectares | +10.4% |
| 1983 | 7,014 hectares | +18.5% |
| 1984 | 8,740 hectares | +24.6% |
| 1985 | 10,701 hectares | +22.4% |
| 1986 | 10,404 hectares | -2.8% |
| 1987 | 8,689 hectares | -16.5% |
| 1988 | 10,593 hectares | +21.9% |
| 1989 | 12,811 hectares | +20.9% |
| 1990 | 9,533 hectares | -25.6% |
| 1991 | 13,450 hectares | +41.1% |
| 1992 | 14,369 hectares | +6.8% |
| 1993 | 13,802 hectares | -3.9% |
| 1994 | 7,177 hectares | -48.0% |
| 1995 | 9,746 hectares | +35.8% |
| 1996 | 9,888 hectares | +1.5% |
| 1997 | 12,412 hectares | +25.5% |
| 1998 | 9,065 hectares | -27.0% |
| 1999 | 16,121 hectares | +77.8% |
| 2000 | 12,297 hectares | -23.7% |
| 2001 | 9,270 hectares | -24.6% |
| 2002 | 10,500 hectares | +13.3% |
| 2003 | 11,000 hectares | +4.8% |
| 2004 | 12,500 hectares | +13.6% |
| 2005 | 10,368 hectares | -17.1% |
| 2006 | 14,358 hectares | +38.5% |
| 2007 | 12,110 hectares | -15.7% |
| 2008 | 17,367 hectares | +43.4% |
| 2009 | 25,582 hectares | +47.3% |
| 2010 | 30,788 hectares | +20.4% |
| 2011 | 27,490 hectares | -10.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 749 hectares | 486 hectares | 1,012 hectares | 2 |
| 1970s | 1,766 hectares | 710 hectares | 3,800 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 8,533 hectares | 5,100 hectares | 12,811 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 11,556 hectares | 7,177 hectares | 16,121 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 13,535 hectares | 9,270 hectares | 25,582 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 29,139 hectares | 27,490 hectares | 30,788 hectares | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is land under rice production in Zambia?
- Land under rice production in Zambia was 27,490 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under rice production recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 30,788 hectares in 2010.
- What is the lowest land under rice production recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 486 hectares in 1968.
- How does Zambia rank for land under rice production?
- Zambia ranks 27th out of 42 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under rice production rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 196.5%. 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, electronic files and web site, published as part of Land under rice production (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Land under rice 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.