Banana production in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Banana production was 325,400 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
325,400
Change on year
up 3.8%
World rank
46th
of 152 countries
All-time high
325,400
in 2024
All-time low
29,000
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Banana production in Zimbabwe, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, banana production in Zimbabwe stood at 325,400. 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 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 29,000, 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 | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 29,000 | — |
| 1962 | 30,000 | +3.4% |
| 1963 | 30,000 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 31,000 | +3.3% |
| 1965 | 31,000 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 32,000 | +3.2% |
| 1967 | 33,000 | +3.1% |
| 1968 | 35,000 | +6.1% |
| 1969 | 36,000 | +2.9% |
| 1970 | 37,000 | +2.8% |
| 1971 | 38,000 | +2.7% |
| 1972 | 40,000 | +5.3% |
| 1973 | 41,000 | +2.5% |
| 1974 | 42,000 | +2.4% |
| 1975 | 44,000 | +4.8% |
| 1976 | 45,000 | +2.3% |
| 1977 | 47,000 | +4.4% |
| 1978 | 49,000 | +4.3% |
| 1979 | 52,000 | +6.1% |
| 1980 | 54,000 | +3.8% |
| 1981 | 56,000 | +3.7% |
| 1982 | 58,000 | +3.6% |
| 1983 | 60,000 | +3.4% |
| 1984 | 62,000 | +3.3% |
| 1985 | 64,000 | +3.2% |
| 1986 | 66,000 | +3.1% |
| 1987 | 68,000 | +3.0% |
| 1988 | 70,000 | +2.9% |
| 1989 | 75,000 | +7.1% |
| 1990 | 78,000 | +4.0% |
| 1991 | 80,000 | +2.6% |
| 1992 | 70,000 | -12.5% |
| 1993 | 82,000 | +17.1% |
| 1994 | 85,000 | +3.7% |
| 1995 | 80,000 | -5.9% |
| 1996 | 83,000 | +3.8% |
| 1997 | 82,000 | -1.2% |
| 1998 | 80,000 | -2.4% |
| 1999 | 82,000 | +2.5% |
| 2000 | 85,000 | +3.7% |
| 2001 | 87,000 | +2.4% |
| 2002 | 87,989 | +1.1% |
| 2003 | 90,000 | +2.3% |
| 2004 | 99,514 | +10.6% |
| 2005 | 95,000 | -4.5% |
| 2006 | 110,669 | +16.5% |
| 2007 | 123,557 | +11.6% |
| 2008 | 134,713 | +9.0% |
| 2009 | 146,678 | +8.9% |
| 2010 | 158,170 | +7.8% |
| 2011 | 171,016 | +8.1% |
| 2012 | 179,554 | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 191,254 | +6.5% |
| 2014 | 202,861 | +6.1% |
| 2015 | 218,368 | +7.6% |
| 2016 | 229,368 | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 252,376 | +10.0% |
| 2018 | 229,286 | -9.1% |
| 2019 | 252,376 | +10.1% |
| 2020 | 271,404 | +7.5% |
| 2021 | 298,072 | +9.8% |
| 2022 | 300,998 | +1.0% |
| 2023 | 313,638 | +4.2% |
| 2024 | 325,400 | +3.8% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 325,400 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 283,260, 1.1× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 325,400 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 186,861, 1.7× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 31,889 | 29,000 | 36,000 | 9 |
| 1970s | 43,500 | 37,000 | 52,000 | 10 |
| 1980s | 63,300 | 54,000 | 75,000 | 10 |
| 1990s | 80,200 | 70,000 | 85,000 | 10 |
| 2000s | 106,012 | 85,000 | 146,678 | 10 |
| 2010s | 208,463 | 158,170 | 252,376 | 10 |
| 2020s | 301,902 | 271,404 | 325,400 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More reference data data for Zimbabwe
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.1903 (2026)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.2726 (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8086 (2026)
- Country level monthly temperature anomalies -0.5886 (2026)
- 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)
- Urban area long term, annual growth rate 1.8 % 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 0.0002 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is banana production in Zimbabwe?
- Banana production in Zimbabwe was 325,400 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest banana production recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 325,400 in 2024.
- What is the lowest banana production recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 29,000 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Banana production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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