Soybean production in Zambia
Zambia: Soybean production was 169,700 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Soybean 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
In 2024, soybean production in Zambia stood at 169,700 tonnes.
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 tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Zambia 34th out of 115 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 | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 761.2 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 2,844 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 12,039 tonnes | 1,989 tonnes | 21,632 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 24,169 tonnes | 7,006 tonnes | 40,050 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 45,396 tonnes | 2,350 tonnes | 118,794 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 233,604 tonnes | 111,887 tonnes | 351,416 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 422,620 tonnes | 169,700 tonnes | 760,067 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is soybean production in Zambia?
- Soybean production in Zambia was 169,700 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 soybean production recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 760,067 tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest soybean production recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Zambia rank for soybean production?
- Zambia ranks 34th out of 115 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 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Soybean production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Soybean production is measured in tonnes.