Rice production in Zambia
Zambia: Rice production was 46,130 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Rice production in Zambia, 1968–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for rice production in Zambia is 46,130 metric tons, measured in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.7% on the previous year and up 296.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice production in Zambia peaked at 51,656 metric tons in 2010 and was at its lowest, 191 metric tons, in 1968.
Zambia ranks 28th of 42 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 304 metric tons | 191 metric tons | 417 metric tons | 2 |
| 1970s | 1,351 metric tons | 454 metric tons | 2,925 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 8,118 metric tons | 2,213 metric tons | 11,734 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 11,143 metric tons | 6,358 metric tons | 14,700 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 18,334 metric tons | 11,645 metric tons | 41,929 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 48,893 metric tons | 46,130 metric tons | 51,656 metric tons | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More agriculture & rural data for Zambia
- Agriculture share gdp 4.11 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 4.11 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.4% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.7% (2024)
- Rural population 54.1% (2025)
- Rural population growth 1.9% (2025)
- Rural population 11.85 million (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 4.1% (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 1.19 billion current US$ (2025)
- Cereal yield vs gdp per capita 2.34 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rice production in Zambia?
- Rice production in Zambia was 46,130 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest rice production recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 51,656 metric tons in 2010.
- What is the lowest rice production recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 191 metric tons in 1968.
- How does Zambia rank for rice production?
- Zambia ranks 28th out of 42 countries with data for 2011.
- Is rice production rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 296.1%. 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 Rice production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Production data on rice 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.