Soybean production in Zambia
Zambia: Soybean production was 169,700 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
169,700
Change on year
down 77.7%
World rank
35th
of 116 countries
All-time high
760,067
in 2023
All-time low
0
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Soybean production in Zambia, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, soybean production in Zambia stood at 169,700.
The figure is down 77.7% on the previous year and down 20.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, soybean production in Zambia peaked at 760,067 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1961.
That places Zambia 35th out of 116 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.
Soybean 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 | 173 | — |
| 1974 | 400 | +131.2% |
| 1975 | 683 | +70.8% |
| 1976 | 944 | +38.2% |
| 1977 | 1,274 | +35.0% |
| 1978 | 2,844 | +123.2% |
| 1979 | 1,294 | -54.5% |
| 1980 | 1,989 | +53.7% |
| 1981 | 3,673 | +84.7% |
| 1982 | 7,304 | +98.9% |
| 1983 | 7,952 | +8.9% |
| 1984 | 13,153 | +65.4% |
| 1985 | 14,738 | +12.1% |
| 1986 | 15,906 | +7.9% |
| 1987 | 13,462 | -15.4% |
| 1988 | 21,632 | +60.7% |
| 1989 | 20,578 | -4.9% |
| 1990 | 26,791 | +30.2% |
| 1991 | 27,713 | +3.4% |
| 1992 | 7,006 | -74.7% |
| 1993 | 26,001 | +271.1% |
| 1994 | 24,630 | -5.3% |
| 1995 | 21,129 | -14.2% |
| 1996 | 40,050 | +89.5% |
| 1997 | 29,292 | -26.9% |
| 1998 | 12,376 | -57.7% |
| 1999 | 26,704 | +115.8% |
| 2000 | 28,311 | +6.0% |
| 2001 | 2,350 | -91.7% |
| 2002 | 9,000 | +283.0% |
| 2003 | 12,000 | +33.3% |
| 2004 | 24,000 | +100.0% |
| 2005 | 89,660 | +273.6% |
| 2006 | 57,815 | -35.5% |
| 2007 | 55,194 | -4.5% |
| 2008 | 56,839 | +3.0% |
| 2009 | 118,794 | +109.0% |
| 2010 | 111,887 | -5.8% |
| 2011 | 116,539 | +4.2% |
| 2012 | 203,038 | +74.2% |
| 2013 | 261,063 | +28.6% |
| 2014 | 214,179 | -18.0% |
| 2015 | 226,323 | +5.7% |
| 2016 | 267,490 | +18.2% |
| 2017 | 351,416 | +31.4% |
| 2018 | 302,720 | -13.9% |
| 2019 | 281,389 | -7.0% |
| 2020 | 296,866 | +5.5% |
| 2021 | 411,115 | +38.5% |
| 2022 | 475,353 | +15.6% |
| 2023 | 760,067 | +59.9% |
| 2024 | 169,700 | -77.7% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 169,700 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 35,629, 4.8× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 169,700 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 69,291, 2.4× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 1970s | 761.2 | 0 | 2,844 | 10 |
| 1980s | 12,039 | 1,989 | 21,632 | 10 |
| 1990s | 24,169 | 7,006 | 40,050 | 10 |
| 2000s | 45,396 | 2,350 | 118,794 | 10 |
| 2010s | 233,604 | 111,887 | 351,416 | 10 |
| 2020s | 422,620 | 169,700 | 760,067 | 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 soybean production in Zambia?
- Soybean production in Zambia was 169,700 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest soybean production recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 760,067 in 2023.
- What is the lowest soybean production recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1961.
- How does Zambia rank for soybean production?
- Zambia ranks 35th out of 116 countries with data for 2024.
- Is soybean production rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.8%. 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 Soybean production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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