Banana production in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Banana production was 325,400 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
325,400 tonnes
Change on year
up 3.8%
World rank
46th
of 152 countries
All-time high
325,400 tonnes
in 2024
All-time low
29,000 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Banana production in Zimbabwe, 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, banana production in Zimbabwe stood at 325,400 tonnes. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.8% on the previous year and up 60.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, banana production in Zimbabwe peaked at 325,400 tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 29,000 tonnes, in 1961.
Zimbabwe ranks 46th of 152 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.
Banana production in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 29,000 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 30,000 tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1963 | 30,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 31,000 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1965 | 31,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 32,000 tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1967 | 33,000 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1968 | 35,000 tonnes | +6.1% |
| 1969 | 36,000 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1970 | 37,000 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1971 | 38,000 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1972 | 40,000 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1973 | 41,000 tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1974 | 42,000 tonnes | +2.4% |
| 1975 | 44,000 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1976 | 45,000 tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1977 | 47,000 tonnes | +4.4% |
| 1978 | 49,000 tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1979 | 52,000 tonnes | +6.1% |
| 1980 | 54,000 tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1981 | 56,000 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1982 | 58,000 tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1983 | 60,000 tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1984 | 62,000 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1985 | 64,000 tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1986 | 66,000 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1987 | 68,000 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1988 | 70,000 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1989 | 75,000 tonnes | +7.1% |
| 1990 | 78,000 tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1991 | 80,000 tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1992 | 70,000 tonnes | -12.5% |
| 1993 | 82,000 tonnes | +17.1% |
| 1994 | 85,000 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1995 | 80,000 tonnes | -5.9% |
| 1996 | 83,000 tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1997 | 82,000 tonnes | -1.2% |
| 1998 | 80,000 tonnes | -2.4% |
| 1999 | 82,000 tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2000 | 85,000 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 2001 | 87,000 tonnes | +2.4% |
| 2002 | 87,989 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2003 | 90,000 tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2004 | 99,514 tonnes | +10.6% |
| 2005 | 95,000 tonnes | -4.5% |
| 2006 | 110,669 tonnes | +16.5% |
| 2007 | 123,557 tonnes | +11.6% |
| 2008 | 134,713 tonnes | +9.0% |
| 2009 | 146,678 tonnes | +8.9% |
| 2010 | 158,170 tonnes | +7.8% |
| 2011 | 171,016 tonnes | +8.1% |
| 2012 | 179,554 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 191,254 tonnes | +6.5% |
| 2014 | 202,861 tonnes | +6.1% |
| 2015 | 218,368 tonnes | +7.6% |
| 2016 | 229,368 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 252,376 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 2018 | 229,286 tonnes | -9.1% |
| 2019 | 252,376 tonnes | +10.1% |
| 2020 | 271,404 tonnes | +7.5% |
| 2021 | 298,072 tonnes | +9.8% |
| 2022 | 300,998 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2023 | 313,638 tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2024 | 325,400 tonnes | +3.8% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 325,400 tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 283,260 tonnes, 1.1× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 325,400 tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 186,861 tonnes, 1.7× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 31,889 tonnes | 29,000 tonnes | 36,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 43,500 tonnes | 37,000 tonnes | 52,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 63,300 tonnes | 54,000 tonnes | 75,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 80,200 tonnes | 70,000 tonnes | 85,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 106,012 tonnes | 85,000 tonnes | 146,678 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 208,463 tonnes | 158,170 tonnes | 252,376 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 301,902 tonnes | 271,404 tonnes | 325,400 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More reference data data for Zimbabwe
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Global number of reported disasters by size, gaps filled 0 events (2024)
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate 122.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Free country, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, gaps filled 5 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Consumer price index 11,077 2010 = 100 (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is banana production in Zimbabwe?
- Banana production in Zimbabwe was 325,400 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 banana production recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 325,400 tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest banana production recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 29,000 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for banana production?
- Zimbabwe ranks 46th out of 152 countries with data for 2024.
- Is banana production rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 60.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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 Banana production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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