Cassava production in Zambia
Zambia: Cassava production was 3.13 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.13 million
Change on year
down 29.7%
World rank
19th
of 101 countries
All-time high
4.45 million
in 2023
All-time low
139,000
in 1965
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Cassava production in Zambia, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cassava production in Zambia is 3.13 million, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 29.7% on the previous year and up 240.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cassava production in Zambia peaked at 4.45 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 139,000, in 1965.
That places Zambia 19th out of 101 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cassava production in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 150,000 | — |
| 1962 | 150,000 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 145,000 | -3.3% |
| 1964 | 141,000 | -2.8% |
| 1965 | 139,000 | -1.4% |
| 1966 | 180,000 | +29.5% |
| 1967 | 185,000 | +2.8% |
| 1968 | 185,000 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 185,000 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 190,000 | +2.7% |
| 1971 | 195,000 | +2.6% |
| 1972 | 195,000 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 195,000 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 195,000 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 215,000 | +10.3% |
| 1976 | 240,000 | +11.6% |
| 1977 | 260,000 | +8.3% |
| 1978 | 280,000 | +7.7% |
| 1979 | 295,000 | +5.4% |
| 1980 | 315,000 | +6.8% |
| 1981 | 330,000 | +4.8% |
| 1982 | 335,000 | +1.5% |
| 1983 | 340,000 | +1.5% |
| 1984 | 350,000 | +2.9% |
| 1985 | 360,000 | +2.9% |
| 1986 | 394,000 | +9.4% |
| 1987 | 414,000 | +5.1% |
| 1988 | 436,000 | +5.3% |
| 1989 | 600,000 | +37.6% |
| 1990 | 640,000 | +6.7% |
| 1991 | 682,000 | +6.6% |
| 1992 | 702,416 | +3.0% |
| 1993 | 744,000 | +5.9% |
| 1994 | 736,856 | -1.0% |
| 1995 | 743,956 | +1.0% |
| 1996 | 740,040 | -0.5% |
| 1997 | 702,000 | -5.1% |
| 1998 | 816,963 | +16.4% |
| 1999 | 970,823 | +18.8% |
| 2000 | 815,248 | -16.0% |
| 2001 | 950,000 | +16.5% |
| 2002 | 950,781 | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 957,000 | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 911,673 | -4.7% |
| 2005 | 1.06 million | +15.8% |
| 2006 | 1.06 million | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 1.06 million | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 1.19 million | +11.9% |
| 2009 | 1.16 million | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 1.15 million | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 1.13 million | -1.7% |
| 2012 | 1.11 million | -2.1% |
| 2013 | 1.11 million | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 919,497 | -17.5% |
| 2015 | 952,770 | +3.6% |
| 2016 | 2.22 million | +133.3% |
| 2017 | 3.70 million | +66.2% |
| 2018 | 4.10 million | +11.0% |
| 2019 | 4.04 million | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 3.70 million | -8.3% |
| 2021 | 3.80 million | +2.6% |
| 2022 | 3.50 million | -8.0% |
| 2023 | 4.45 million | +27.2% |
| 2024 | 3.13 million | -29.7% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 3.13 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.27 million, 2.5× the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 3.13 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.30 million, 2.4× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cassava 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +133.3% | 952,770 | 2.22 million |
| 2017 | +66.2% | 2.22 million | 3.70 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 162,222 | 139,000 | 185,000 | 9 |
| 1970s | 226,000 | 190,000 | 295,000 | 10 |
| 1980s | 387,400 | 315,000 | 600,000 | 10 |
| 1990s | 747,905 | 640,000 | 970,823 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.01 million | 815,248 | 1.19 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.04 million | 919,497 | 4.10 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.72 million | 3.13 million | 4.45 million | 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 cassava production in Zambia?
- Cassava production in Zambia was 3.13 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest cassava production recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 4.45 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest cassava production recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 139,000 in 1965.
- How does Zambia rank for cassava production?
- Zambia ranks 19th out of 101 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cassava production rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 240.2%. 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 Cassava production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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