Millet production in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Millet production was 58,436 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Millet production in Zimbabwe, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
Zimbabwe recorded 58,436 metric tons for millet production in 2011.
The figure is up 14.6% on the previous year and up 35.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, millet production in Zimbabwe peaked at 278,000 metric tons in 1988 and was at its lowest, 14,648 metric tons, in 2002.
That places Zimbabwe 17th out of 37 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.
Millet production in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 185,246 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 262,356 metric tons | +41.6% |
| 1963 | 250,000 metric tons | -4.7% |
| 1964 | 250,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 253,000 metric tons | +1.2% |
| 1966 | 200,000 metric tons | -20.9% |
| 1967 | 170,000 metric tons | -15.0% |
| 1968 | 200,000 metric tons | +17.6% |
| 1969 | 170,000 metric tons | -15.0% |
| 1970 | 220,000 metric tons | +29.4% |
| 1971 | 180,000 metric tons | -18.2% |
| 1972 | 160,000 metric tons | -11.1% |
| 1973 | 200,000 metric tons | +25.0% |
| 1974 | 160,000 metric tons | -20.0% |
| 1975 | 180,000 metric tons | +12.5% |
| 1976 | 190,000 metric tons | +5.6% |
| 1977 | 200,000 metric tons | +5.3% |
| 1978 | 200,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 140,000 metric tons | -30.0% |
| 1980 | 180,000 metric tons | +28.6% |
| 1981 | 137,710 metric tons | -23.5% |
| 1982 | 97,999 metric tons | -28.8% |
| 1983 | 100,000 metric tons | +2.0% |
| 1984 | 120,000 metric tons | +20.0% |
| 1985 | 224,000 metric tons | +86.7% |
| 1986 | 141,000 metric tons | -37.1% |
| 1987 | 81,000 metric tons | -42.6% |
| 1988 | 278,000 metric tons | +243.2% |
| 1989 | 141,712 metric tons | -49.0% |
| 1990 | 142,710 metric tons | +0.7% |
| 1991 | 122,240 metric tons | -14.3% |
| 1992 | 27,000 metric tons | -77.9% |
| 1993 | 95,170 metric tons | +252.5% |
| 1994 | 77,800 metric tons | -18.3% |
| 1995 | 21,155 metric tons | -72.8% |
| 1996 | 118,390 metric tons | +459.6% |
| 1997 | 115,000 metric tons | -2.9% |
| 1998 | 49,900 metric tons | -56.6% |
| 1999 | 53,000 metric tons | +6.2% |
| 2000 | 42,890 metric tons | -19.1% |
| 2001 | 43,041 metric tons | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 14,648 metric tons | -66.0% |
| 2003 | 44,837 metric tons | +206.1% |
| 2004 | 66,703 metric tons | +48.8% |
| 2005 | 27,710 metric tons | -58.5% |
| 2006 | 62,612 metric tons | +126.0% |
| 2007 | 43,800 metric tons | -30.0% |
| 2008 | 37,000 metric tons | -15.5% |
| 2009 | 40,000 metric tons | +8.1% |
| 2010 | 50,999 metric tons | +27.5% |
| 2011 | 58,436 metric tons | +14.6% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 58,436 metric tons is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 57,292 metric tons, 1.0× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 58,436 metric tons is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 58,436 metric tons, 1.0× the median. (17 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Millet 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | +459.6% | 21,155 metric tons | 118,390 metric tons |
| 1993 | +252.5% | 27,000 metric tons | 95,170 metric tons |
| 1988 | +243.2% | 81,000 metric tons | 278,000 metric tons |
| 2003 | +206.1% | 14,648 metric tons | 44,837 metric tons |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 215,622 metric tons | 170,000 metric tons | 262,356 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 183,000 metric tons | 140,000 metric tons | 220,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 150,142 metric tons | 81,000 metric tons | 278,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 82,236 metric tons | 21,155 metric tons | 142,710 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 42,324 metric tons | 14,648 metric tons | 66,703 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 54,718 metric tons | 50,999 metric tons | 58,436 metric tons | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More agriculture & rural data for Zimbabwe
- 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 millet production in Zimbabwe?
- Millet production in Zimbabwe was 58,436 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest millet production recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 278,000 metric tons in 1988.
- What is the lowest millet production recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 14,648 metric tons in 2002.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for millet production?
- Zimbabwe ranks 17th out of 37 countries with data for 2011.
- Is millet production rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.8%. 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 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.