Soy production, yield and area harvested in Zambia
Zambia: Soy production, yield and area harvested was 169,700 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Soy production, yield and area harvested in Zambia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, soy production, yield and area harvested in Zambia stood at 169,700 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 77.7% on the previous year and down 20.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, soy production, yield and area harvested in Zambia peaked at 760,067 tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
Zambia ranks 34th of 115 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 | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 761.2 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 2,844 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 12,039 tonnes | 1,989 tonnes | 21,632 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 24,169 tonnes | 7,006 tonnes | 40,050 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 45,396 tonnes | 2,350 tonnes | 118,794 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 233,604 tonnes | 111,887 tonnes | 351,416 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 422,620 tonnes | 169,700 tonnes | 760,067 tonnes | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Zambia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 1.19 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 4.1% (2025)
- Rural population 11.85 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 1.9% (2025)
- Rural population 54.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.7% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.4% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 4.1% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 4.1% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 1.56 million hectares (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is soy production, yield and area harvested in Zambia?
- Soy production, yield and area harvested in Zambia was 169,700 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest soy production, yield and area harvested recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 760,067 tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest soy production, yield and area harvested recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Zambia rank for soy production, yield and area harvested?
- Zambia ranks 34th out of 115 countries with data for 2024.
- Is soy production, yield and area harvested rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.8%. 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 (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Soy production, yield and area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Shown is the change in soy production, yield and area used to grow the crop over time.