Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Zambia
Zambia: Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested was 12,837 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Zambia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Zambia is 12,837 ha, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 35.1% on the previous year and down 48.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Zambia peaked at 62,877 ha in 2008 and was at its lowest, 2,108 ha, in 1985.
That places Zambia 32nd out of 179 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.
Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Zambia, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 7,820 ha | — |
| 1962 | 7,758 ha | -0.8% |
| 1963 | 9,599 ha | +23.7% |
| 1964 | 11,614 ha | +21.0% |
| 1965 | 12,674 ha | +9.1% |
| 1966 | 6,867 ha | -45.8% |
| 1967 | 4,605 ha | -32.9% |
| 1968 | 5,925 ha | +28.7% |
| 1969 | 5,829 ha | -1.6% |
| 1970 | 5,466 ha | -6.2% |
| 1971 | 5,634 ha | +3.1% |
| 1972 | 4,921 ha | -12.7% |
| 1973 | 5,413 ha | +10.0% |
| 1974 | 6,739 ha | +24.5% |
| 1975 | 8,723 ha | +29.4% |
| 1976 | 9,521 ha | +9.1% |
| 1977 | 6,250 ha | -34.4% |
| 1978 | 4,000 ha | -36.0% |
| 1979 | 4,700 ha | +17.5% |
| 1980 | 4,500 ha | -4.3% |
| 1981 | 2,973 ha | -33.9% |
| 1982 | 2,619 ha | -11.9% |
| 1983 | 3,174 ha | +21.2% |
| 1984 | 2,820 ha | -11.2% |
| 1985 | 2,108 ha | -25.2% |
| 1986 | 3,840 ha | +82.2% |
| 1987 | 2,465 ha | -35.8% |
| 1988 | 4,889 ha | +98.3% |
| 1989 | 5,031 ha | +2.9% |
| 1990 | 5,071 ha | +0.8% |
| 1991 | 3,096 ha | -38.9% |
| 1992 | 5,274 ha | +70.3% |
| 1993 | 12,946 ha | +145.5% |
| 1994 | 6,350 ha | -51.0% |
| 1995 | 3,073 ha | -51.6% |
| 1996 | 3,653 ha | +18.9% |
| 1997 | 2,792 ha | -23.6% |
| 1998 | 2,813 ha | +0.8% |
| 1999 | 8,022 ha | +185.2% |
| 2000 | 9,000 ha | +12.2% |
| 2001 | 10,800 ha | +20.0% |
| 2002 | 11,600 ha | +7.4% |
| 2003 | 15,000 ha | +29.3% |
| 2004 | 23,000 ha | +53.3% |
| 2005 | 26,000 ha | +13.0% |
| 2006 | 45,000 ha | +73.1% |
| 2007 | 23,928 ha | -46.8% |
| 2008 | 62,877 ha | +162.8% |
| 2009 | 60,778 ha | -3.3% |
| 2010 | 59,988 ha | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 41,442 ha | -30.9% |
| 2012 | 28,926 ha | -30.2% |
| 2013 | 24,309 ha | -16.0% |
| 2014 | 25,050 ha | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 14,507 ha | -42.1% |
| 2016 | 10,538 ha | -27.4% |
| 2017 | 10,594 ha | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 13,913 ha | +31.3% |
| 2019 | 9,939 ha | -28.6% |
| 2020 | 34,589 ha | +248.0% |
| 2021 | 21,937 ha | -36.6% |
| 2022 | 14,020 ha | -36.1% |
| 2023 | 19,765 ha | +41.0% |
| 2024 | 12,837 ha | -35.1% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 12,837 ha is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3,100 ha, 4.1× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 12,837 ha is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2,264 ha, 5.7× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8,077 ha | 4,605 ha | 12,674 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 6,137 ha | 4,000 ha | 9,521 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,442 ha | 2,108 ha | 5,031 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,309 ha | 2,792 ha | 12,946 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 28,798 ha | 9,000 ha | 62,877 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 23,921 ha | 9,939 ha | 59,988 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 20,630 ha | 12,837 ha | 34,589 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
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 unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Zambia?
- Unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Zambia was 12,837 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 62,877 ha in 2008.
- What is the lowest unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,108 ha in 1985.
- How does Zambia rank for unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested?
- Zambia ranks 32nd out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.8%. 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, published as part of Unmanufactured tobacco — 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.