Barley production in Zambia
Zambia: Barley production was 8,154 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Barley production in Zambia, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, barley production in Zambia stood at 8,154.
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 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1961.
That places Zambia 88th out of 106 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.
Barley production in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 1,643 | — |
| 1983 | 1,895 | +15.3% |
| 1984 | 2,000 | +5.5% |
| 1985 | 2,300 | +15.0% |
| 1986 | 2,300 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 2,300 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 2,300 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 2,300 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 1,414 | -38.5% |
| 1991 | 415.76 | -70.6% |
| 1992 | 1,500 | +260.8% |
| 1993 | 2,500 | +66.7% |
| 1994 | 2,200 | -12.0% |
| 1995 | 1,500 | -31.8% |
| 1996 | 2,000 | +33.3% |
| 1997 | 1,800 | -10.0% |
| 1998 | 1,500 | -16.7% |
| 1999 | 2,000 | +33.3% |
| 2000 | 2,000 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 2,214 | +10.7% |
| 2002 | 2,073 | -6.4% |
| 2003 | 2,164 | +4.4% |
| 2004 | 2,151 | -0.6% |
| 2005 | 2,133 | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 1,909 | -10.5% |
| 2007 | 1,973 | +3.4% |
| 2008 | 2,035 | +3.1% |
| 2009 | 2,094 | +2.9% |
| 2010 | 1,089 | -48.0% |
| 2011 | 8,878 | +714.9% |
| 2012 | 15,295 | +72.3% |
| 2013 | 11,524 | -24.7% |
| 2014 | 8,425 | -26.9% |
| 2015 | 2,109 | -75.0% |
| 2016 | 7,530 | +257.0% |
| 2017 | 6,529 | -13.3% |
| 2018 | 5,102 | -21.9% |
| 2019 | 8,417 | +65.0% |
| 2020 | 10,784 | +28.1% |
| 2021 | 8,556 | -20.7% |
| 2022 | 14,201 | +66.0% |
| 2023 | 3,519 | -75.2% |
| 2024 | 8,154 | +131.7% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 8,154 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 43,878, 19% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 8,154 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8,154, 1.0× the median. (11 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Barley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +714.9% | 1,089 | 8,878 |
| 1992 | +260.8% | 415.76 | 1,500 |
| 2016 | +257.0% | 2,109 | 7,530 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,704 | 0 | 2,300 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,683 | 415.76 | 2,500 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,075 | 1,909 | 2,214 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,490 | 1,089 | 15,295 | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,043 | 3,519 | 14,201 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
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 barley production in Zambia?
- Barley production in Zambia was 8,154 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest barley production recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 15,295 in 2012.
- What is the lowest barley production recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1961.
- How does Zambia rank for barley production?
- Zambia ranks 88th out of 106 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Barley production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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