Oranges production in Zimbabwe
In 2024 Zimbabwe produced 203,764 t of oranges, the 31st largest in the world (0.30% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 89%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 4,631 ha, yield 44.0 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 203,764 t
- World rank
- 31 of 116
- 10-year change
- +89%
- Record
- 203,764 t
- 2024
Oranges in Zimbabwe, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Zimbabwe compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.30%
- 0.16% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 44.0
- world 19.9 (+121%)
- kg per person
- 12.2
- world 8.24
- 10-year change
- +89%
- world −0.2%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Honduras | 248,207 | 0.37% |
| 30 | Paraguay | 245,197 | 0.36% |
| 31 | Zimbabwe | 203,764 | 0.30% |
| 32 | Bolivia | 188,408 | 0.28% |
| 33 | Sudan | 185,772 | 0.28% |
Map of world production of oranges
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 | 203,764 | +15% | 4,631 | 44.00 |
| 2023 | 177,660 | +5.1% | 4,174 | 42.56 |
| 2022 | 169,084 | +8.2% | 4,124 | 41.00 |
| 2021 | 156,234 | +2.9% | 4,006 | 39.00 |
| 2020 | 151,772 | +14% | 3,994 | 38.00 |
| 2019 | 133,178 | +12% | 3,917 | 34.00 |
| 2018 | 118,912 | +0.8% | 3,716 | 32.00 |
| 2017 | 118,018 | +3.1% | 3,879 | 30.42 |
| 2016 | 114,416 | +3.0% | 3,976 | 28.78 |
| 2015 | 111,041 | +2.9% | 4,089 | 27.16 |
| 2014 | 107,892 | +2.8% | 4,219 | 25.57 |
| 2013 | 104,970 | +2.6% | 4,368 | 24.03 |
| 2012 | 102,279 | +2.5% | 4,537 | 22.54 |
| 2011 | 99,815 | +2.3% | 4,729 | 21.11 |
| 2010 | 97,543 | +2.3% | 4,946 | 19.72 |
| 2009 | 95,339 | +2.5% | 5,196 | 18.35 |
| 2008 | 92,970 | +8.3% | 5,494 | 16.92 |
| 2007 | 85,867 | +0.7% | 10,080 | 8.52 |
| 2006 | 85,233 | +1.9% | 10,594 | 8.05 |
| 2005 | 83,642 | +1.8% | 11,111 | 7.53 |
| 2004 | 82,124 | +1.8% | 11,557 | 7.11 |
| 2003 | 80,670 | +1.8% | 11,983 | 6.73 |
| 2002 | 79,273 | +1.7% | 12,367 | 6.41 |
| 2001 | 77,925 | +1.7% | 12,684 | 6.14 |
| 2000 | 76,617 | +1.7% | 12,909 | 5.94 |
| 1999 | 75,336 | +7.6% | 13,014 | 5.79 |
| 1998 | 70,000 | −4.1% | 12,500 | 5.60 |
| 1997 | 73,000 | +2.8% | 12,886 | 5.67 |
| 1996 | 71,000 | +1.4% | 12,551 | 5.66 |
| 1995 | 70,000 | −6.7% | 12,460 | 5.62 |
| 1994 | 75,000 | +4.2% | 13,488 | 5.56 |
| 1993 | 72,000 | +20% | 12,500 | 5.76 |
| 1992 | 60,000 | −7.7% | 12,000 | 5.00 |
| 1991 | 65,000 | +4.8% | 12,848 | 5.06 |
| 1990 | 62,000 | +13% | 13,452 | 4.61 |
| 1989 | 55,000 | +12% | 13,000 | 4.23 |
| 1988 | 49,000 | +14% | 10,000 | 4.90 |
| 1987 | 43,000 | +7.5% | 9,500 | 4.53 |
| 1986 | 40,000 | +8.1% | 9,500 | 4.21 |
| 1985 | 37,000 | +12% | 9,500 | 3.89 |
| 1984 | 33,000 | 0.0% | 9,000 | 3.67 |
| 1983 | 33,000 | +6.5% | 9,000 | 3.67 |
| 1982 | 31,000 | −3.1% | 8,800 | 3.52 |
| 1981 | 32,000 | +10% | 8,800 | 3.64 |
| 1980 | 29,000 | −3.3% | 8,500 | 3.41 |
| 1979 | 30,000 | +11% | 8,500 | 3.53 |
| 1978 | 27,000 | −6.9% | 8,300 | 3.25 |
| 1977 | 29,000 | +16% | 8,500 | 3.41 |
| 1976 | 25,000 | −17% | 8,000 | 3.13 |
| 1975 | 30,000 | +7.1% | 8,400 | 3.57 |
| 1974 | 28,000 | +7.7% | 8,400 | 3.33 |
| 1973 | 26,000 | +4.0% | 8,200 | 3.17 |
| 1972 | 25,000 | +8.7% | 8,000 | 3.13 |
| 1971 | 23,000 | +9.5% | 7,600 | 3.03 |
| 1970 | 21,000 | +5.0% | 7,000 | 3.00 |
| 1969 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 6,700 | 2.99 |
| 1968 | 20,000 | +5.3% | 6,700 | 2.99 |
| 1967 | 19,000 | +5.6% | 6,600 | 2.88 |
| 1966 | 18,000 | 0.0% | 6,400 | 2.81 |
| 1965 | 18,000 | +5.9% | 6,400 | 2.81 |
| 1964 | 17,000 | +6.3% | 6,200 | 2.74 |
| 1963 | 16,000 | −5.9% | 6,100 | 2.62 |
| 1962 | 17,000 | +13% | 6,100 | 2.79 |
| 1961 | 15,000 | — | 6,000 | 2.50 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 51,487 t USD 8.4 m
- Exporter rank
- 18 of 115
- Imports
- 72 t USD 30,000
- Importer rank
- 159 of 180
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of oranges in Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe produced 203,764 t in 2024, 0.30% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Zimbabwe rank in the world for production of oranges?
Zimbabwe ranked 31st of 116 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Brazil with 23.3% of the world total.
How has the production of oranges in Zimbabwe changed?
It rose by 89% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −0.2% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of oranges in Zimbabwe?
44.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (203,764 t from 4,631 ha), against a world average of 19.9 t/ha.
Does Zimbabwe export or import oranges?
In 2024 Zimbabwe reported exports of 51,487 t (USD 8.4 m) and imports of 72 t (USD 30,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
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.