Barley production in Zambia
Zambia: Barley production was 8,154 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Barley production in Zambia, 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, barley production in Zambia stood at 8,154 tonnes.
That represents a change of up 131.7% on the previous year and down 3.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, barley production in Zambia peaked at 15,295 tonnes in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Zambia 87th out of 105 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,704 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 2,300 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,683 tonnes | 415.76 tonnes | 2,500 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,075 tonnes | 1,909 tonnes | 2,214 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,490 tonnes | 1,089 tonnes | 15,295 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,043 tonnes | 3,519 tonnes | 14,201 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is barley production in Zambia?
- Barley production in Zambia was 8,154 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 barley production recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 15,295 tonnes in 2012.
- What is the lowest barley production recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Zambia rank for barley production?
- Zambia ranks 87th out of 105 countries with data for 2024.
- Is barley production rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.2%. 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 (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Barley production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Barley production is measured in tonnes.