Wheat production in Zambia
Zambia: Wheat production was 198,886 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wheat 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 wheat production in Zambia is 198,886 tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 28.3% on the previous year and down 1.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wheat production in Zambia peaked at 277,492 tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 81 tonnes, in 1966.
That places Zambia 73rd out of 125 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 | 376.33 tonnes | 81 tonnes | 934 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,631 tonnes | 99 tonnes | 6,528 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 20,644 tonnes | 9,765 tonnes | 46,610 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 60,454 tonnes | 38,019 tonnes | 70,810 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 110,319 tonnes | 75,000 tonnes | 195,456 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 197,199 tonnes | 114,463 tonnes | 273,584 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 221,761 tonnes | 191,620 tonnes | 277,492 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wheat production in Zambia?
- Wheat production in Zambia was 198,886 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 wheat production recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 277,492 tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest wheat production recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 81 tonnes in 1966.
- How does Zambia rank for wheat production?
- Zambia ranks 73rd out of 125 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wheat production rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.3%. 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 Wheat production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Wheat production is measured in tonnes.