Rice — Area harvested in Zambia
Zambia: Rice — Area harvested was 23,162 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rice — Area harvested in Zambia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 23,162 ha for rice — area harvested in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 53.1% on the previous year and down 30.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice — area harvested in Zambia peaked at 49,414 ha in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 ha, in 1961.
Zambia ranks 98th of 177 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.
Rice — Area harvested in Zambia, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 ha | — |
| 1962 | 0 ha | — |
| 1963 | 0 ha | — |
| 1964 | 0 ha | — |
| 1965 | 0 ha | — |
| 1966 | 0 ha | — |
| 1967 | 0 ha | — |
| 1968 | 486 ha | — |
| 1969 | 1,012 ha | +108.2% |
| 1970 | 1,113 ha | +10.0% |
| 1971 | 850 ha | -23.6% |
| 1972 | 710 ha | -16.5% |
| 1973 | 900 ha | +26.8% |
| 1974 | 1,066 ha | +18.4% |
| 1975 | 1,690 ha | +58.5% |
| 1976 | 2,236 ha | +32.3% |
| 1977 | 2,200 ha | -1.6% |
| 1978 | 3,800 ha | +72.7% |
| 1979 | 3,100 ha | -18.4% |
| 1980 | 5,100 ha | +64.5% |
| 1981 | 5,362 ha | +5.1% |
| 1982 | 5,920 ha | +10.4% |
| 1983 | 7,014 ha | +18.5% |
| 1984 | 8,740 ha | +24.6% |
| 1985 | 10,701 ha | +22.4% |
| 1986 | 10,404 ha | -2.8% |
| 1987 | 8,689 ha | -16.5% |
| 1988 | 10,593 ha | +21.9% |
| 1989 | 12,811 ha | +20.9% |
| 1990 | 9,533 ha | -25.6% |
| 1991 | 13,450 ha | +41.1% |
| 1992 | 14,369 ha | +6.8% |
| 1993 | 13,802 ha | -3.9% |
| 1994 | 7,177 ha | -48.0% |
| 1995 | 9,746 ha | +35.8% |
| 1996 | 9,888 ha | +1.5% |
| 1997 | 12,412 ha | +25.5% |
| 1998 | 9,065 ha | -27.0% |
| 1999 | 16,121 ha | +77.8% |
| 2000 | 12,297 ha | -23.7% |
| 2001 | 9,270 ha | -24.6% |
| 2002 | 9,268 ha | -0.0% |
| 2003 | 7,452 ha | -19.6% |
| 2004 | 9,684 ha | +30.0% |
| 2005 | 10,368 ha | +7.1% |
| 2006 | 14,358 ha | +38.5% |
| 2007 | 12,110 ha | -15.7% |
| 2008 | 17,367 ha | +43.4% |
| 2009 | 25,582 ha | +47.3% |
| 2010 | 30,788 ha | +20.4% |
| 2011 | 27,490 ha | -10.7% |
| 2012 | 26,265 ha | -4.5% |
| 2013 | 31,621 ha | +20.4% |
| 2014 | 33,207 ha | +5.0% |
| 2015 | 17,907 ha | -46.1% |
| 2016 | 22,087 ha | +23.3% |
| 2017 | 29,575 ha | +33.9% |
| 2018 | 30,297 ha | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 24,576 ha | -18.9% |
| 2020 | 24,756 ha | +0.7% |
| 2021 | 44,233 ha | +78.7% |
| 2022 | 39,581 ha | -10.5% |
| 2023 | 49,414 ha | +24.8% |
| 2024 | 23,162 ha | -53.1% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 23,162 ha is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 85,670 ha, 27% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 23,162 ha is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 91,468 ha, 25% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 166.44 ha | 0 ha | 1,012 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,766 ha | 710 ha | 3,800 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 8,533 ha | 5,100 ha | 12,811 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 11,556 ha | 7,177 ha | 16,121 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 12,776 ha | 7,452 ha | 25,582 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 27,381 ha | 17,907 ha | 33,207 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 36,229 ha | 23,162 ha | 49,414 ha | 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 rice — area harvested in Zambia?
- Rice — area harvested in Zambia was 23,162 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest rice — area harvested recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 49,414 ha in 2023.
- What is the lowest rice — area harvested recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 ha in 1961.
- How does Zambia rank for rice — area harvested?
- Zambia ranks 98th out of 177 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rice — area harvested rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.2%. 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 Rice — Area harvested. 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.