Okra production in Zimbabwe
In 2024 Zimbabwe produced 17,686 t of okra, the 29th largest in the world (0.13% of the world total). The record was 18,970 t in 2020. Area harvested: 3,534 ha, yield 5.0 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 17,686 t
- World rank
- 29 of 55
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 18,970 t
- 2020
Okra in Zimbabwe, 2019–2024 (tonnes)
Zimbabwe compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.13%
- Yield, t/ha
- 5.0
- world 4.2 (+19%)
- kg per person
- 1.06
- world 1.62
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Kenya | 22,106 | 0.17% |
| 28 | Guyana | 19,152 | 0.14% |
| 29 | Zimbabwe | 17,686 | 0.13% |
| 30 | Syria | 15,161 | 0.11% |
| 31 | United States | 10,477 | 0.08% |
Map of world production of okra
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 | 17,686 | +2.8% | 3,534 | 5.00 |
| 2023 | 17,200 | −3.4% | 3,440 | 5.00 |
| 2022 | 17,800 | +7.2% | 3,560 | 5.00 |
| 2021 | 16,600 | −12% | 3,320 | 5.00 |
| 2020 | 18,970 | +33% | 3,794 | 5.00 |
| 2019 | 14,210 | — | 2,842 | 5.00 |
Questions and answers
What is the production of okra in Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe produced 17,686 t in 2024, 0.13% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Zimbabwe rank in the world for production of okra?
Zimbabwe ranked 29th of 55 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 55.1% of the world total.
What is the yield of okra in Zimbabwe?
5.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (17,686 t from 3,534 ha), against a world average of 4.2 t/ha.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Zimbabwe is imputed by FAO. 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.