Land under wheat production in Zambia
Zambia: Land under wheat production was 37,631 hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Land under wheat production in Zambia, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2011, land under wheat production in Zambia stood at 37,631 hectares. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.
That represents a change of up 37.9% on the previous year and up 213.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under wheat production in Zambia peaked at 37,631 hectares in 2011 and was at its lowest, 41 hectares, in 1966.
That places Zambia 13th out of 32 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 wheat production in Zambia, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 380 hectares | — |
| 1962 | 554 hectares | +45.8% |
| 1963 | 356 hectares | -35.7% |
| 1964 | 145 hectares | -59.3% |
| 1965 | 94 hectares | -35.2% |
| 1966 | 41 hectares | -56.4% |
| 1967 | 120 hectares | +192.7% |
| 1968 | 150 hectares | +25.0% |
| 1969 | 100 hectares | -33.3% |
| 1970 | 100 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 100 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 100 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 100 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 435 hectares | +335.0% |
| 1975 | 1,144 hectares | +163.0% |
| 1976 | 800 hectares | -30.1% |
| 1977 | 1,585 hectares | +98.1% |
| 1978 | 1,600 hectares | +0.9% |
| 1979 | 2,100 hectares | +31.2% |
| 1980 | 2,400 hectares | +14.3% |
| 1981 | 3,600 hectares | +50.0% |
| 1982 | 3,700 hectares | +2.8% |
| 1983 | 3,044 hectares | -17.7% |
| 1984 | 3,490 hectares | +14.7% |
| 1985 | 5,000 hectares | +43.3% |
| 1986 | 3,600 hectares | -28.0% |
| 1987 | 7,397 hectares | +105.5% |
| 1988 | 8,742 hectares | +18.2% |
| 1989 | 9,871 hectares | +12.9% |
| 1990 | 12,520 hectares | +26.8% |
| 1991 | 14,880 hectares | +18.8% |
| 1992 | 13,289 hectares | -10.7% |
| 1993 | 13,656 hectares | +2.8% |
| 1994 | 11,566 hectares | -15.3% |
| 1995 | 7,806 hectares | -32.5% |
| 1996 | 10,327 hectares | +32.3% |
| 1997 | 10,693 hectares | +3.5% |
| 1998 | 11,278 hectares | +5.5% |
| 1999 | 9,921 hectares | -12.0% |
| 2000 | 12,077 hectares | +21.7% |
| 2001 | 12,000 hectares | -0.6% |
| 2002 | 12,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 21,000 hectares | +75.0% |
| 2004 | 13,543 hectares | -35.5% |
| 2005 | 22,033 hectares | +62.7% |
| 2006 | 17,100 hectares | -22.4% |
| 2007 | 18,833 hectares | +10.1% |
| 2008 | 11,394 hectares | -39.5% |
| 2009 | 34,296 hectares | +201.0% |
| 2010 | 27,291 hectares | -20.4% |
| 2011 | 37,631 hectares | +37.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 215.56 hectares | 41 hectares | 554 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 806.4 hectares | 100 hectares | 2,100 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 5,084 hectares | 2,400 hectares | 9,871 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 11,594 hectares | 7,806 hectares | 14,880 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 17,428 hectares | 11,394 hectares | 34,296 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 32,461 hectares | 27,291 hectares | 37,631 hectares | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is land under wheat production in Zambia?
- Land under wheat production in Zambia was 37,631 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under wheat production recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 37,631 hectares in 2011.
- What is the lowest land under wheat production recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 41 hectares in 1966.
- How does Zambia rank for land under wheat production?
- Zambia ranks 13th out of 32 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under wheat production rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 213.6%. 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 wheat production (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Land under wheat 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.