Roots and Tubers, Total: Gross Production Value (constant) … US in Zambia
Zambia: Roots and Tubers, Total: Gross Production Value (constant) … US was 2.21 million 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value in Zambia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2024, roots and tubers, total — gross production value in Zambia stood at 2.21 million 1000 USD.
The figure is down 30.9% on the previous year and up 210.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, roots and tubers, total — gross production value in Zambia peaked at 3.20 million 1000 USD in 2023 and was at its lowest, 106,637 1000 USD, in 1965.
That places Zambia 32nd out of 192 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Roots and Tubers, Total: Gross Production Value (constant) … US in Zambia, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 112,591 1000 USD | — |
| 1962 | 114,636 1000 USD | +1.8% |
| 1963 | 110,984 1000 USD | -3.2% |
| 1964 | 109,550 1000 USD | -1.3% |
| 1965 | 106,637 1000 USD | -2.7% |
| 1966 | 136,436 1000 USD | +27.9% |
| 1967 | 140,673 1000 USD | +3.1% |
| 1968 | 139,488 1000 USD | -0.8% |
| 1969 | 141,554 1000 USD | +1.5% |
| 1970 | 145,181 1000 USD | +2.6% |
| 1971 | 148,667 1000 USD | +2.4% |
| 1972 | 149,404 1000 USD | +0.5% |
| 1973 | 149,689 1000 USD | +0.2% |
| 1974 | 150,782 1000 USD | +0.7% |
| 1975 | 164,911 1000 USD | +9.4% |
| 1976 | 182,851 1000 USD | +10.9% |
| 1977 | 195,556 1000 USD | +6.9% |
| 1978 | 209,471 1000 USD | +7.1% |
| 1979 | 220,738 1000 USD | +5.4% |
| 1980 | 234,511 1000 USD | +6.2% |
| 1981 | 245,196 1000 USD | +4.6% |
| 1982 | 249,590 1000 USD | +1.8% |
| 1983 | 253,913 1000 USD | +1.7% |
| 1984 | 260,942 1000 USD | +2.8% |
| 1985 | 268,398 1000 USD | +2.9% |
| 1986 | 292,905 1000 USD | +9.1% |
| 1987 | 307,770 1000 USD | +5.1% |
| 1988 | 324,013 1000 USD | +5.3% |
| 1989 | 438,042 1000 USD | +35.2% |
| 1990 | 467,036 1000 USD | +6.6% |
| 2005 | 761,856 1000 USD | +63.1% |
| 2006 | 777,174 1000 USD | +2.0% |
| 2007 | 768,085 1000 USD | -1.2% |
| 2008 | 862,965 1000 USD | +12.4% |
| 2009 | 888,442 1000 USD | +3.0% |
| 2010 | 902,637 1000 USD | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 853,302 1000 USD | -5.5% |
| 2012 | 844,594 1000 USD | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 852,656 1000 USD | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 712,634 1000 USD | -16.4% |
| 2015 | 732,410 1000 USD | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 1.63 million 1000 USD | +123.0% |
| 2017 | 2.64 million 1000 USD | +61.8% |
| 2018 | 2.90 million 1000 USD | +9.8% |
| 2019 | 2.85 million 1000 USD | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 2.66 million 1000 USD | -6.6% |
| 2021 | 2.74 million 1000 USD | +3.0% |
| 2022 | 2.49 million 1000 USD | -9.0% |
| 2023 | 3.20 million 1000 USD | +28.2% |
| 2024 | 2.21 million 1000 USD | -30.9% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 2.21 million 1000 USD is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.04 million 1000 USD, 2.1× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 2.21 million 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 770,718 1000 USD, 2.9× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Roots and Tubers, Total: Gross Production Value (constant) … US 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +123.0% | 732,410 1000 USD | 1.63 million 1000 USD |
| 2005 | +63.1% | 467,036 1000 USD | 761,856 1000 USD |
| 2017 | +61.8% | 1.63 million 1000 USD | 2.64 million 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 123,617 1000 USD | 106,637 1000 USD | 141,554 1000 USD | 9 |
| 1970s | 171,725 1000 USD | 145,181 1000 USD | 220,738 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 287,528 1000 USD | 234,511 1000 USD | 438,042 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 467,036 1000 USD | 467,036 1000 USD | 467,036 1000 USD | 1 |
| 2000s | 811,704 1000 USD | 761,856 1000 USD | 888,442 1000 USD | 5 |
| 2010s | 1.49 million 1000 USD | 712,634 1000 USD | 2.90 million 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.66 million 1000 USD | 2.21 million 1000 USD | 3.20 million 1000 USD | 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 roots and tubers, total — gross production value in Zambia?
- Roots and tubers, total — gross production value in Zambia was 2.21 million 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest roots and tubers, total — gross production value recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.20 million 1000 USD in 2023.
- What is the lowest roots and tubers, total — gross production value recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 106,637 1000 USD in 1965.
- How does Zambia rank for roots and tubers, total — gross production value?
- Zambia ranks 32nd out of 192 countries with data for 2024.
- Is roots and tubers, total — gross production value rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 210.0%. 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 Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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