Cassava production in Zambia
Zambia: Cassava production was 3.13 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cassava 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
The most recent figure for cassava production in Zambia is 3.13 million tonnes, 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 tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 139,000 tonnes, 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 162,222 tonnes | 139,000 tonnes | 185,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 226,000 tonnes | 190,000 tonnes | 295,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 387,400 tonnes | 315,000 tonnes | 600,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 747,905 tonnes | 640,000 tonnes | 970,823 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.01 million tonnes | 815,248 tonnes | 1.19 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.04 million tonnes | 919,497 tonnes | 4.10 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.72 million tonnes | 3.13 million tonnes | 4.45 million tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cassava production in Zambia?
- Cassava production in Zambia was 3.13 million 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 cassava production recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 4.45 million tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest cassava production recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 139,000 tonnes 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 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Cassava production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Cassava production is measured in tonnes.