Sugar cane production in Zambia
Zambia: Sugar cane production was 4.89 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.89 million
Change on year
up 3.0%
World rank
32nd
of 110 countries
All-time high
4.89 million
in 2024
All-time low
0
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Sugar cane production in Zambia, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 4.89 million for sugar cane production in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 3.0% on the previous year and up 6.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sugar cane production in Zambia peaked at 4.89 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1961.
That places Zambia 32nd out of 110 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.
Sugar cane production in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 181,204 | — |
| 1969 | 256,701 | +41.7% |
| 1970 | 321,586 | +25.3% |
| 1971 | 330,737 | +2.8% |
| 1972 | 397,363 | +20.1% |
| 1973 | 487,693 | +22.7% |
| 1974 | 570,243 | +16.9% |
| 1975 | 768,153 | +34.7% |
| 1976 | 779,611 | +1.5% |
| 1977 | 691,369 | -11.3% |
| 1978 | 774,811 | +12.1% |
| 1979 | 887,515 | +14.5% |
| 1980 | 919,717 | +3.6% |
| 1981 | 893,178 | -2.9% |
| 1982 | 1.01 million | +13.1% |
| 1983 | 1.09 million | +7.5% |
| 1984 | 1.18 million | +8.5% |
| 1985 | 1.21 million | +2.4% |
| 1986 | 1.17 million | -2.8% |
| 1987 | 1.24 million | +5.8% |
| 1988 | 1.32 million | +6.5% |
| 1989 | 1.14 million | -14.0% |
| 1990 | 1.13 million | -0.9% |
| 1991 | 1.15 million | +2.1% |
| 1992 | 1.30 million | +13.0% |
| 1993 | 1.22 million | -6.2% |
| 1994 | 1.31 million | +7.5% |
| 1995 | 1.31 million | -0.1% |
| 1996 | 1.40 million | +6.9% |
| 1997 | 1.50 million | +7.1% |
| 1998 | 1.55 million | +3.3% |
| 1999 | 1.65 million | +6.5% |
| 2000 | 1.60 million | -3.0% |
| 2001 | 2.00 million | +25.0% |
| 2002 | 2.30 million | +15.0% |
| 2003 | 2.30 million | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 2.35 million | +2.2% |
| 2005 | 2.30 million | -2.1% |
| 2006 | 2.45 million | +6.5% |
| 2007 | 2.43 million | -0.8% |
| 2008 | 2.05 million | -15.6% |
| 2009 | 3.20 million | +56.1% |
| 2010 | 3.70 million | +15.6% |
| 2011 | 4.20 million | +13.5% |
| 2012 | 4.30 million | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 4.60 million | +7.0% |
| 2014 | 4.60 million | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 4.16 million | -9.7% |
| 2016 | 4.08 million | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 4.39 million | +7.6% |
| 2018 | 4.63 million | +5.4% |
| 2019 | 4.68 million | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 4.48 million | -4.3% |
| 2021 | 4.25 million | -5.1% |
| 2022 | 4.55 million | +7.1% |
| 2023 | 4.75 million | +4.4% |
| 2024 | 4.89 million | +3.0% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 4.89 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.90 million, 2.6× the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 4.89 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 934,836, 5.2× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 48,656 | 0 | 256,701 | 9 |
| 1970s | 600,908 | 321,586 | 887,515 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.12 million | 893,178 | 1.32 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.35 million | 1.13 million | 1.65 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.30 million | 1.60 million | 3.20 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.33 million | 3.70 million | 4.68 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.58 million | 4.25 million | 4.89 million | 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 sugar cane production in Zambia?
- Sugar cane production in Zambia was 4.89 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest sugar cane production recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 4.89 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest sugar cane production recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1961.
- How does Zambia rank for sugar cane production?
- Zambia ranks 32nd out of 110 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sugar cane production rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.4%. 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 Sugar cane production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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