Soybean production in Zambia
Zambia: Soybean production was 169,700 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
169,700 tonnes
Change on year
down 77.7%
World rank
35th
of 116 countries
All-time high
760,067 tonnes
in 2023
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
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 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 | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1963 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1964 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1965 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1966 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1967 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1968 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1969 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1970 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1971 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1972 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1973 | 173 tonnes | — |
| 1974 | 400 tonnes | +131.2% |
| 1975 | 683 tonnes | +70.8% |
| 1976 | 944 tonnes | +38.2% |
| 1977 | 1,274 tonnes | +35.0% |
| 1978 | 2,844 tonnes | +123.2% |
| 1979 | 1,294 tonnes | -54.5% |
| 1980 | 1,989 tonnes | +53.7% |
| 1981 | 3,673 tonnes | +84.7% |
| 1982 | 7,304 tonnes | +98.9% |
| 1983 | 7,952 tonnes | +8.9% |
| 1984 | 13,153 tonnes | +65.4% |
| 1985 | 14,738 tonnes | +12.1% |
| 1986 | 15,906 tonnes | +7.9% |
| 1987 | 13,462 tonnes | -15.4% |
| 1988 | 21,632 tonnes | +60.7% |
| 1989 | 20,578 tonnes | -4.9% |
| 1990 | 26,791 tonnes | +30.2% |
| 1991 | 27,713 tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1992 | 7,006 tonnes | -74.7% |
| 1993 | 26,001 tonnes | +271.1% |
| 1994 | 24,630 tonnes | -5.3% |
| 1995 | 21,129 tonnes | -14.2% |
| 1996 | 40,050 tonnes | +89.5% |
| 1997 | 29,292 tonnes | -26.9% |
| 1998 | 12,376 tonnes | -57.7% |
| 1999 | 26,704 tonnes | +115.8% |
| 2000 | 28,311 tonnes | +6.0% |
| 2001 | 2,350 tonnes | -91.7% |
| 2002 | 9,000 tonnes | +283.0% |
| 2003 | 12,000 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 2004 | 24,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 2005 | 89,660 tonnes | +273.6% |
| 2006 | 57,815 tonnes | -35.5% |
| 2007 | 55,194 tonnes | -4.5% |
| 2008 | 56,839 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2009 | 118,794 tonnes | +109.0% |
| 2010 | 111,887 tonnes | -5.8% |
| 2011 | 116,539 tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2012 | 203,038 tonnes | +74.2% |
| 2013 | 261,063 tonnes | +28.6% |
| 2014 | 214,179 tonnes | -18.0% |
| 2015 | 226,323 tonnes | +5.7% |
| 2016 | 267,490 tonnes | +18.2% |
| 2017 | 351,416 tonnes | +31.4% |
| 2018 | 302,720 tonnes | -13.9% |
| 2019 | 281,389 tonnes | -7.0% |
| 2020 | 296,866 tonnes | +5.5% |
| 2021 | 411,115 tonnes | +38.5% |
| 2022 | 475,353 tonnes | +15.6% |
| 2023 | 760,067 tonnes | +59.9% |
| 2024 | 169,700 tonnes | -77.7% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 169,700 tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 35,629 tonnes, 4.8× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 169,700 tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 69,291 tonnes, 2.4× the median. (25 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More reference data data for Zambia
- 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)
- Global number of reported disasters by size, gaps filled 0 events (2025)
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate 40.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Free country, gaps filled 1 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, gaps filled 4 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Consumer price index 483.32 2010 = 100 (2025)
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 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 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.