Rice production in Zambia
Zambia: Rice production was 24,566 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rice 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 rice production in Zambia is 24,566 tonnes, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 60.8% on the previous year and down 50.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice production in Zambia peaked at 65,876 tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Zambia 91st out of 142 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 | 67.56 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 417 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,351 tonnes | 454 tonnes | 2,925 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 8,118 tonnes | 2,213 tonnes | 11,734 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 11,143 tonnes | 6,358 tonnes | 14,700 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 17,673 tonnes | 10,744 tonnes | 41,929 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 40,403 tonnes | 25,514 tonnes | 51,656 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 50,006 tonnes | 24,566 tonnes | 65,876 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is rice production in Zambia?
- Rice production in Zambia was 24,566 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 rice production recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 65,876 tonnes in 2021.
- What is the lowest rice production recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Zambia rank for rice production?
- Zambia ranks 91st out of 142 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rice production rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.5%. 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 Rice production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Rice production is measured in tonnes.