Potatoes — Production in Zambia
Zambia: Potatoes — Production was 34,153 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Potatoes — Production in Zambia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 34,153 t for potatoes — production in 2024.
That represents a change of down 47.5% on the previous year and up 0.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potatoes — production in Zambia peaked at 79,980 t in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1,451 t, in 1968.
Zambia ranks 151st of 203 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.
Potatoes — Production in Zambia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2,702 t | — |
| 1962 | 3,504 t | +29.7% |
| 1963 | 3,211 t | -8.4% |
| 1964 | 2,994 t | -6.8% |
| 1965 | 1,873 t | -37.4% |
| 1966 | 2,000 t | +6.8% |
| 1967 | 2,080 t | +4.0% |
| 1968 | 1,451 t | -30.2% |
| 1969 | 2,800 t | +93.0% |
| 1970 | 2,540 t | -9.3% |
| 1971 | 2,600 t | +2.4% |
| 1972 | 2,600 t | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 3,000 t | +15.4% |
| 1974 | 3,500 t | +16.7% |
| 1975 | 4,000 t | +14.3% |
| 1976 | 4,500 t | +12.5% |
| 1977 | 3,000 t | -33.3% |
| 1978 | 3,200 t | +6.7% |
| 1979 | 4,000 t | +25.0% |
| 1980 | 4,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 4,500 t | +12.5% |
| 1982 | 4,800 t | +6.7% |
| 1983 | 5,000 t | +4.2% |
| 1984 | 5,200 t | +4.0% |
| 1985 | 6,000 t | +15.4% |
| 1986 | 6,500 t | +8.3% |
| 1987 | 7,000 t | +7.7% |
| 1988 | 7,500 t | +7.1% |
| 1989 | 8,000 t | +6.7% |
| 1990 | 9,000 t | +12.5% |
| 1991 | 10,000 t | +11.1% |
| 1992 | 8,000 t | -20.0% |
| 1993 | 10,000 t | +25.0% |
| 1994 | 9,000 t | -10.0% |
| 1995 | 8,000 t | -11.1% |
| 1996 | 10,000 t | +25.0% |
| 1997 | 9,000 t | -10.0% |
| 1998 | 8,000 t | -11.1% |
| 1999 | 10,000 t | +25.0% |
| 2000 | 10,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 12,000 t | +20.0% |
| 2002 | 13,000 t | +8.3% |
| 2003 | 14,000 t | +7.7% |
| 2004 | 14,141 t | +1.0% |
| 2005 | 14,035 t | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 14,000 t | -0.2% |
| 2007 | 14,500 t | +3.6% |
| 2008 | 10,196 t | -29.7% |
| 2009 | 21,285 t | +108.8% |
| 2010 | 22,939 t | +7.8% |
| 2011 | 27,563 t | +20.2% |
| 2012 | 30,000 t | +8.8% |
| 2013 | 22,038 t | -26.5% |
| 2014 | 33,833 t | +53.5% |
| 2015 | 45,902 t | +35.7% |
| 2016 | 24,428 t | -46.8% |
| 2017 | 31,750 t | +30.0% |
| 2018 | 13,546 t | -57.3% |
| 2019 | 38,786 t | +186.3% |
| 2020 | 79,980 t | +106.2% |
| 2021 | 62,358 t | -22.0% |
| 2022 | 52,372 t | -16.0% |
| 2023 | 65,082 t | +24.3% |
| 2024 | 34,153 t | -47.5% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 34,153 t is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 370,206 t, 9% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 34,153 t is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 190,510 t, 18% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Potatoes — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +186.3% | 13,546 t | 38,786 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,513 t | 1,451 t | 3,504 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 3,294 t | 2,540 t | 4,500 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 5,850 t | 4,000 t | 8,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 9,100 t | 8,000 t | 10,000 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 13,716 t | 10,000 t | 21,285 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 29,078 t | 13,546 t | 45,902 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 58,789 t | 34,153 t | 79,980 t | 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 potatoes — production in Zambia?
- Potatoes — production in Zambia was 34,153 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest potatoes — production recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 79,980 t in 2020.
- What is the lowest potatoes — production recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,451 t in 1968.
- How does Zambia rank for potatoes — production?
- Zambia ranks 151st out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is potatoes — production rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.9%. 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 of the United Nations, published as part of Potatoes — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.