Pigmeat production tonnes in Zambia
Zambia: Pigmeat production tonnes was 35,946 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
35,946
Change on year
up 2.1%
World rank
75th
of 180 countries
All-time high
48,400
in 2012
All-time low
1,984
in 1963
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Pigmeat production tonnes in Zambia, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pigmeat production tonnes in Zambia is 35,946, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 2.1% on the previous year and up 10.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pigmeat production tonnes in Zambia peaked at 48,400 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 1,984, in 1963.
That places Zambia 75th out of 180 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pigmeat production tonnes in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2,477 | — |
| 1962 | 2,345 | -5.3% |
| 1963 | 1,984 | -15.4% |
| 1964 | 2,279 | +14.9% |
| 1965 | 2,411 | +5.8% |
| 1966 | 2,904 | +20.4% |
| 1967 | 3,159 | +8.8% |
| 1968 | 2,996 | -5.2% |
| 1969 | 3,124 | +4.3% |
| 1970 | 3,124 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 2,992 | -4.2% |
| 1972 | 4,360 | +45.7% |
| 1973 | 4,884 | +12.0% |
| 1974 | 5,079 | +4.0% |
| 1975 | 5,403 | +6.4% |
| 1976 | 5,698 | +5.5% |
| 1977 | 7,141 | +25.3% |
| 1978 | 7,480 | +4.7% |
| 1979 | 6,684 | -10.6% |
| 1980 | 7,209 | +7.9% |
| 1981 | 7,638 | +5.9% |
| 1982 | 8,103 | +6.1% |
| 1983 | 6,393 | -21.1% |
| 1984 | 5,487 | -14.2% |
| 1985 | 5,861 | +6.8% |
| 1986 | 6,156 | +5.0% |
| 1987 | 6,474 | +5.2% |
| 1988 | 6,815 | +5.3% |
| 1989 | 9,416 | +38.2% |
| 1990 | 9,460 | +0.5% |
| 1991 | 9,504 | +0.5% |
| 1992 | 9,460 | -0.5% |
| 1993 | 9,680 | +2.3% |
| 1994 | 10,120 | +4.5% |
| 1995 | 9,680 | -4.3% |
| 1996 | 10,340 | +6.8% |
| 1997 | 10,340 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 10,428 | +0.9% |
| 1999 | 10,560 | +1.3% |
| 2000 | 10,120 | -4.2% |
| 2001 | 10,560 | +4.3% |
| 2002 | 9,020 | -14.6% |
| 2003 | 8,800 | -2.4% |
| 2004 | 9,460 | +7.5% |
| 2005 | 9,900 | +4.7% |
| 2006 | 12,980 | +31.1% |
| 2007 | 17,600 | +35.6% |
| 2008 | 23,100 | +31.2% |
| 2009 | 23,100 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 22,880 | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 26,180 | +14.4% |
| 2012 | 48,400 | +84.9% |
| 2013 | 35,244 | -27.2% |
| 2014 | 32,611 | -7.5% |
| 2015 | 26,600 | -18.4% |
| 2016 | 26,850 | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 28,929 | +7.7% |
| 2018 | 32,880 | +13.7% |
| 2019 | 33,049 | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 28,069 | -15.1% |
| 2021 | 28,494 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 24,250 | -14.9% |
| 2023 | 35,214 | +45.2% |
| 2024 | 35,946 | +2.1% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 35,946 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 13,356, 2.7× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 35,946 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 11,247, 3.2× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Pigmeat production tonnes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +84.9% | 26,180 | 48,400 |
| 1972 | +45.7% | 2,992 | 4,360 |
| 2023 | +45.2% | 24,250 | 35,214 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,631 | 1,984 | 3,159 | 9 |
| 1970s | 5,285 | 2,992 | 7,480 | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,955 | 5,487 | 9,416 | 10 |
| 1990s | 9,957 | 9,460 | 10,560 | 10 |
| 2000s | 13,464 | 8,800 | 23,100 | 10 |
| 2010s | 31,362 | 22,880 | 48,400 | 10 |
| 2020s | 30,395 | 24,250 | 35,946 | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Zambia
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1752 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0008 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 1.09 hectares per person (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pigmeat production tonnes in Zambia?
- Pigmeat production tonnes in Zambia was 35,946 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest pigmeat production tonnes recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 48,400 in 2012.
- What is the lowest pigmeat production tonnes recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,984 in 1963.
- How does Zambia rank for pigmeat production tonnes?
- Zambia ranks 75th out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pigmeat production tonnes rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Pigmeat production tonnes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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