Cabbages production in Zimbabwe
In 2024 Zimbabwe produced 631,659 t of cabbages, the 16th largest in the world (0.84% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 186%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 12,891 ha, yield 49.0 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 631,659 t
- World rank
- 16 of 146
- 10-year change
- +186%
- Record
- 631,659 t
- 2024
Cabbages in Zimbabwe, 1990–2024 (tonnes)
Zimbabwe compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.84%
- 0.31% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 49.0
- world 30.6 (+60%)
- kg per person
- 38.0
- world 9.25
- 10-year change
- +186%
- world +5.8%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | North Korea | 700,202 | 0.93% |
| 15 | Germany | 698,840 | 0.93% |
| 16 | Zimbabwe | 631,659 | 0.84% |
| 17 | Niger | 624,373 | 0.83% |
| 18 | Taiwan | 619,910 | 0.82% |
Map of world production of cabbages
Share of the world total; Zimbabwe is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 631,659 | +2.5% | 12,891 | 49.00 |
| 2023 | 616,357 | +2.7% | 15,505 | 39.75 |
| 2022 | 599,980 | +2.8% | 16,010 | 37.48 |
| 2021 | 583,551 | −2.5% | 16,515 | 35.33 |
| 2020 | 598,379 | +31% | 18,246 | 32.80 |
| 2019 | 457,250 | +34% | 14,750 | 31.00 |
| 2018 | 341,157 | +9.8% | 11,256 | 30.31 |
| 2017 | 310,661 | +11% | 10,261 | 30.28 |
| 2016 | 280,351 | +12% | 9,270 | 30.24 |
| 2015 | 250,466 | +13% | 8,291 | 30.21 |
| 2014 | 221,094 | +28% | 7,326 | 30.18 |
| 2013 | 172,958 | +13% | 5,743 | 30.12 |
| 2012 | 152,543 | +14% | 5,069 | 30.09 |
| 2011 | 133,941 | +36% | 4,454 | 30.07 |
| 2010 | 98,801 | +9.0% | 3,299 | 29.95 |
| 2009 | 90,643 | +9.3% | 3,026 | 29.95 |
| 2008 | 82,939 | +10% | 2,769 | 29.95 |
| 2007 | 75,392 | +12% | 2,517 | 29.95 |
| 2006 | 67,612 | +14% | 2,257 | 29.96 |
| 2005 | 59,141 | +19% | 1,975 | 29.94 |
| 2004 | 49,809 | +46% | 1,663 | 29.95 |
| 2003 | 34,090 | +27% | 1,138 | 29.96 |
| 2002 | 26,916 | +28% | 899 | 29.94 |
| 2001 | 21,087 | +29% | 704 | 29.95 |
| 2000 | 16,295 | +34% | 544 | 29.95 |
| 1999 | 12,177 | +5,699% | 407 | 29.92 |
| 1998 | 210 | +5.0% | 7 | 30.00 |
| 1997 | 200 | 0.0% | 7 | 28.57 |
| 1996 | 200 | 0.0% | 7 | 28.57 |
| 1995 | 200 | 0.0% | 7 | 28.57 |
| 1994 | 200 | −20% | 7 | 28.57 |
| 1993 | 250 | +150% | 8 | 31.25 |
| 1992 | 100 | 0.0% | 3 | 33.33 |
| 1991 | 100 | 0.0% | 3 | 33.33 |
| 1990 | 100 | — | 10 | 10.00 |
Questions and answers
What is the production of cabbages in Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe produced 631,659 t in 2024, 0.84% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Zimbabwe rank in the world for production of cabbages?
Zimbabwe ranked 16th of 146 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 48.0% of the world total.
How has the production of cabbages in Zimbabwe changed?
It rose by 186% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +5.8% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of cabbages in Zimbabwe?
49.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (631,659 t from 12,891 ha), against a world average of 30.6 t/ha.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.