Millet production in Zambia
Zambia: Millet production was 38,000 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
38,000 metric tons
Change on year
down 20.8%
World rank
22nd
of 37 countries
All-time high
189,263 metric tons
in 1972
All-time low
11,661 metric tons
in 1986
Years of data
51
1961–2011
Millet production in Zambia, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
In 2011, millet production in Zambia stood at 38,000 metric tons.
That represents a change of down 20.8% on the previous year and up 1.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, millet production in Zambia peaked at 189,263 metric tons in 1972 and was at its lowest, 11,661 metric tons, in 1986.
Zambia ranks 22nd of 37 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.
Millet production in Zambia, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 66,000 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 67,000 metric tons | +1.5% |
| 1963 | 65,000 metric tons | -3.0% |
| 1964 | 70,000 metric tons | +7.7% |
| 1965 | 72,000 metric tons | +2.9% |
| 1966 | 75,000 metric tons | +4.2% |
| 1967 | 75,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 75,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 80,000 metric tons | +6.7% |
| 1970 | 72,000 metric tons | -10.0% |
| 1971 | 84,712 metric tons | +17.7% |
| 1972 | 189,263 metric tons | +123.4% |
| 1973 | 112,788 metric tons | -40.4% |
| 1974 | 64,701 metric tons | -42.6% |
| 1975 | 67,005 metric tons | +3.6% |
| 1976 | 63,669 metric tons | -5.0% |
| 1977 | 87,283 metric tons | +37.1% |
| 1978 | 46,170 metric tons | -47.1% |
| 1979 | 30,000 metric tons | -35.0% |
| 1980 | 20,000 metric tons | -33.3% |
| 1981 | 15,000 metric tons | -25.0% |
| 1982 | 12,690 metric tons | -15.4% |
| 1983 | 12,699 metric tons | +0.1% |
| 1984 | 13,504 metric tons | +6.3% |
| 1985 | 19,442 metric tons | +44.0% |
| 1986 | 11,661 metric tons | -40.0% |
| 1987 | 30,262 metric tons | +159.5% |
| 1988 | 27,000 metric tons | -10.8% |
| 1989 | 27,260 metric tons | +1.0% |
| 1990 | 31,531 metric tons | +15.7% |
| 1991 | 25,573 metric tons | -18.9% |
| 1992 | 48,029 metric tons | +87.8% |
| 1993 | 37,394 metric tons | -22.1% |
| 1994 | 62,643 metric tons | +67.5% |
| 1995 | 54,501 metric tons | -13.0% |
| 1996 | 54,858 metric tons | +0.7% |
| 1997 | 61,129 metric tons | +11.4% |
| 1998 | 62,236 metric tons | +1.8% |
| 1999 | 69,617 metric tons | +11.9% |
| 2000 | 46,875 metric tons | -32.7% |
| 2001 | 37,615 metric tons | -19.8% |
| 2002 | 41,192 metric tons | +9.5% |
| 2003 | 35,000 metric tons | -15.0% |
| 2004 | 39,800 metric tons | +13.7% |
| 2005 | 29,583 metric tons | -25.7% |
| 2006 | 48,159 metric tons | +62.8% |
| 2007 | 21,707 metric tons | -54.9% |
| 2008 | 33,934 metric tons | +56.3% |
| 2009 | 48,967 metric tons | +44.3% |
| 2010 | 47,997 metric tons | -2.0% |
| 2011 | 38,000 metric tons | -20.8% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 38,000 metric tons is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 57,292 metric tons, 66% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 38,000 metric tons is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 58,436 metric tons, 65% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Millet production in Zambia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | +159.5% | 11,661 metric tons | 30,262 metric tons |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 71,667 metric tons | 65,000 metric tons | 80,000 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 81,759 metric tons | 30,000 metric tons | 189,263 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 18,952 metric tons | 11,661 metric tons | 30,262 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 50,751 metric tons | 25,573 metric tons | 69,617 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 38,283 metric tons | 21,707 metric tons | 48,967 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 42,998 metric tons | 38,000 metric tons | 47,997 metric tons | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 19 Togo 50,362 metric tons compare
- 20 Cote d'Ivoire 48,828 metric tons compare
- 21 Democratic Republic of Congo 44,973 metric tons compare
- 23 Sierra Leone 32,926 metric tons compare
- 24 Malawi 32,911 metric tons compare
- 25 Benin 24,500 metric tons compare
More agriculture & rural data for Zambia
- 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)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.5408 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 4.1% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 4.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.4% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.7% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is millet production in Zambia?
- Millet production in Zambia was 38,000 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest millet production recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 189,263 metric tons in 1972.
- What is the lowest millet production recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,661 metric tons in 1986.
- How does Zambia rank for millet production?
- Zambia ranks 22nd out of 37 countries with data for 2011.
- Is millet production rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.0%. 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, electronic files and web site, published as part of Millet production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Production data on millet 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.