Banana production in Zambia
Zambia: Banana production was 683.84 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Banana production in Zambia, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for banana production in Zambia is 683.84, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and down 0.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, banana production in Zambia peaked at 2,410 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 380, in 1969.
Zambia ranks 117th of 152 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Banana production in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 500 | — |
| 1962 | 500 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 500 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 500 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 500 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 500 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 500 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 500 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 380 | -24.0% |
| 1970 | 1,796 | +372.6% |
| 1971 | 2,410 | +34.2% |
| 1972 | 2,166 | -10.1% |
| 1973 | 2,278 | +5.2% |
| 1974 | 1,510 | -33.7% |
| 1975 | 1,023 | -32.3% |
| 1976 | 960 | -6.2% |
| 1977 | 571 | -40.5% |
| 1978 | 419 | -26.6% |
| 1979 | 391 | -6.7% |
| 1980 | 500 | +27.9% |
| 1981 | 500 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 500 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 500 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 500 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 550 | +10.0% |
| 1986 | 600 | +9.1% |
| 1987 | 600 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 620 | +3.3% |
| 1989 | 650 | +4.8% |
| 1990 | 664 | +2.2% |
| 1991 | 700 | +5.4% |
| 1992 | 600 | -14.3% |
| 1993 | 700 | +16.7% |
| 1994 | 654.57 | -6.5% |
| 1995 | 600 | -8.3% |
| 1996 | 700 | +16.7% |
| 1997 | 600 | -14.3% |
| 1998 | 500 | -16.7% |
| 1999 | 600 | +20.0% |
| 2000 | 700 | +16.7% |
| 2001 | 800 | +14.3% |
| 2002 | 850 | +6.2% |
| 2003 | 806.36 | -5.1% |
| 2004 | 900 | +11.6% |
| 2005 | 766.36 | -14.8% |
| 2006 | 700 | -8.7% |
| 2007 | 692.65 | -1.1% |
| 2008 | 650 | -6.2% |
| 2009 | 690 | +6.2% |
| 2010 | 720 | +4.3% |
| 2011 | 650 | -9.7% |
| 2012 | 680 | +4.6% |
| 2013 | 680 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 684.89 | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 675.72 | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 686.66 | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 695.7 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 701.61 | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 704.73 | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 704.52 | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 694.71 | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 686.65 | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 684.72 | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 683.84 | -0.1% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 683.84 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 283,260, 0% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 683.84 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 186,861, 0% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Banana production 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | +372.6% | 380 | 1,796 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 486.67 | 380 | 500 | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,352 | 391 | 2,410 | 10 |
| 1980s | 552 | 500 | 650 | 10 |
| 1990s | 631.86 | 500 | 700 | 10 |
| 2000s | 755.54 | 650 | 900 | 10 |
| 2010s | 687.93 | 650 | 720 | 10 |
| 2020s | 690.89 | 683.84 | 704.52 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 114 Tonga 817.1 compare
- 115 Bahrain 710 compare
- 116 Maldives 686.52 compare
- 118 East Timor 559.59 compare
- 119 United Arab Emirates 327 compare
- 120 Solomon Islands 320.13 compare
More reference data data for Zambia
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.0386 (2026)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.0941 (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.018 (2026)
- Country level monthly temperature anomalies 0.3261 (2026)
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Urban area long term, annual growth rate 3.69 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban area long term, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban area long term, per capita 0.0001 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is banana production in Zambia?
- Banana production in Zambia was 683.84 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest banana production recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 2,410 in 1971.
- What is the lowest banana production recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 380 in 1969.
- How does Zambia rank for banana production?
- Zambia ranks 117th out of 152 countries with data for 2024.
- Is banana production rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Banana production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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