Wheat production in Zambia
Zambia: Wheat production was 153,829 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Wheat production in Zambia, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for wheat production in Zambia is 153,829 metric tons, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of down 10.7% on the previous year and up 92.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wheat production in Zambia peaked at 195,456 metric tons in 2009 and was at its lowest, 81 metric tons, in 1966.
That places Zambia 9th out of 32 countries with data for 2011, putting it 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 | 376.33 metric tons | 81 metric tons | 934 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,631 metric tons | 99 metric tons | 6,528 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 20,644 metric tons | 9,765 metric tons | 46,610 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 60,454 metric tons | 38,019 metric tons | 70,810 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 110,319 metric tons | 75,000 metric tons | 195,456 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 163,042 metric tons | 153,829 metric tons | 172,256 metric tons | 2 |
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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)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 4.11 (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 4.11 (2025)
- Land under cereal production 1.56 million hectares (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wheat production in Zambia?
- Wheat production in Zambia was 153,829 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest wheat production recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 195,456 metric tons in 2009.
- What is the lowest wheat production recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 81 metric tons in 1966.
- How does Zambia rank for wheat production?
- Zambia ranks 9th out of 32 countries with data for 2011.
- Is wheat production rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 92.3%. 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 Wheat production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Production data on wheat 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.