Rice production in Zambia
Zambia: Rice production was 46,130 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
46,130 metric tons
Change on year
down 10.7%
World rank
28th
of 42 countries
All-time high
51,656 metric tons
in 2010
All-time low
191 metric tons
in 1968
Years of data
44
1968–2011
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.
Rice production in Zambia, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 191 metric tons | — |
| 1969 | 417 metric tons | +118.3% |
| 1970 | 454 metric tons | +8.9% |
| 1971 | 470 metric tons | +3.5% |
| 1972 | 530 metric tons | +12.8% |
| 1973 | 506 metric tons | -4.5% |
| 1974 | 761 metric tons | +50.4% |
| 1975 | 1,742 metric tons | +128.9% |
| 1976 | 2,413 metric tons | +38.5% |
| 1977 | 1,860 metric tons | -22.9% |
| 1978 | 2,925 metric tons | +57.3% |
| 1979 | 1,852 metric tons | -36.7% |
| 1980 | 2,213 metric tons | +19.5% |
| 1981 | 2,673 metric tons | +20.8% |
| 1982 | 5,272 metric tons | +97.2% |
| 1983 | 9,631 metric tons | +82.7% |
| 1984 | 9,271 metric tons | -3.7% |
| 1985 | 11,233 metric tons | +21.2% |
| 1986 | 11,207 metric tons | -0.2% |
| 1987 | 8,242 metric tons | -26.5% |
| 1988 | 9,701 metric tons | +17.7% |
| 1989 | 11,734 metric tons | +21.0% |
| 1990 | 9,213 metric tons | -21.5% |
| 1991 | 14,602 metric tons | +58.5% |
| 1992 | 8,283 metric tons | -43.3% |
| 1993 | 13,993 metric tons | +68.9% |
| 1994 | 6,358 metric tons | -54.6% |
| 1995 | 12,110 metric tons | +90.5% |
| 1996 | 13,296 metric tons | +9.8% |
| 1997 | 12,473 metric tons | -6.2% |
| 1998 | 6,399 metric tons | -48.7% |
| 1999 | 14,700 metric tons | +129.7% |
| 2000 | 13,936 metric tons | -5.2% |
| 2001 | 11,645 metric tons | -16.4% |
| 2002 | 13,500 metric tons | +15.9% |
| 2003 | 15,500 metric tons | +14.8% |
| 2004 | 17,189 metric tons | +10.9% |
| 2005 | 13,337 metric tons | -22.4% |
| 2006 | 13,964 metric tons | +4.7% |
| 2007 | 18,317 metric tons | +31.2% |
| 2008 | 24,023 metric tons | +31.2% |
| 2009 | 41,929 metric tons | +74.5% |
| 2010 | 51,656 metric tons | +23.2% |
| 2011 | 46,130 metric tons | -10.7% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 46,130 metric tons is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 155,000 metric tons, 30% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 46,130 metric tons is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 117,733 metric tons, 39% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
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, 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)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.5408 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 4.1% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 4.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.4% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.7% (2024)
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.