All roots and tubers production in Zambia
In 2024 Zambia produced 3.2 million t of all roots and tubers, the 45th largest in the world (0.34% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 194%. The record was 4.7 million t in 2023. Area harvested: 298,746 ha, yield 10.9 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 3.2 million t
- World rank
- 45 of 192
- 10-year change
- +194%
- Record
- 4.7 million t
- 2023
All roots and tubers in Zambia, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Zambia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.34%
- 0.13% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 10.9
- world 13.1 (−17%)
- kg per person
- 152
- world 116
- 10-year change
- +194%
- world +13%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | Nepal | 3,675,269 | 0.39% |
| 44 | Japan | 3,292,536 | 0.35% |
| 45 | Zambia | 3,245,473 | 0.34% |
| 46 | Sierra Leone | 3,200,812 | 0.34% |
| 47 | Uganda | 3,117,137 | 0.33% |
Map of world production of roots and tubers
Share of the world total; Zambia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,245,473 | −32% | 298,746 | 10.86 |
| 2023 | 4,749,733 | +29% | 479,143 | 9.91 |
| 2022 | 3,682,415 | −9.7% | 346,391 | 10.63 |
| 2021 | 4,076,077 | +3.8% | 176,070 | 23.15 |
| 2020 | 3,927,733 | −6.1% | 171,423 | 22.91 |
| 2019 | 4,184,706 | −2.7% | 156,226 | 26.79 |
| 2018 | 4,299,126 | +9.3% | 177,584 | 24.21 |
| 2017 | 3,933,608 | +59% | 162,878 | 24.15 |
| 2016 | 2,479,153 | +122% | 151,222 | 16.39 |
| 2015 | 1,117,002 | +1.2% | 76,759 | 14.55 |
| 2014 | 1,103,488 | −17% | 97,384 | 11.33 |
| 2013 | 1,324,976 | +1.8% | 108,145 | 12.25 |
| 2012 | 1,301,438 | −0.4% | 123,586 | 10.53 |
| 2011 | 1,306,327 | −8.5% | 134,975 | 9.68 |
| 2010 | 1,427,506 | +3.2% | 170,407 | 8.38 |
| 2009 | 1,382,588 | +6.2% | 181,871 | 7.60 |
| 2008 | 1,302,319 | +13% | 160,836 | 8.10 |
| 2007 | 1,150,051 | −2.1% | 168,414 | 6.83 |
| 2006 | 1,175,174 | +3.4% | 183,127 | 6.42 |
| 2005 | 1,136,961 | +9.8% | 203,410 | 5.59 |
| 2004 | 1,035,303 | −3.5% | 237,316 | 4.36 |
| 2003 | 1,072,582 | +4.8% | 198,464 | 5.40 |
| 2002 | 1,023,130 | −1.4% | 201,974 | 5.07 |
| 2001 | 1,038,098 | +18% | 251,677 | 4.12 |
| 2000 | 877,248 | −15% | 205,456 | 4.27 |
| 1999 | 1,032,823 | +18% | 208,100 | 4.96 |
| 1998 | 874,963 | +15% | 165,668 | 5.28 |
| 1997 | 762,000 | −5.2% | 144,266 | 5.28 |
| 1996 | 804,040 | +0.1% | 148,915 | 5.40 |
| 1995 | 802,956 | +0.5% | 146,172 | 5.49 |
| 1994 | 798,856 | −1.3% | 140,858 | 5.67 |
| 1993 | 809,000 | +6.4% | 139,100 | 5.82 |
| 1992 | 760,416 | +1.7% | 129,763 | 5.86 |
| 1991 | 748,000 | +6.4% | 124,100 | 6.03 |
| 1990 | 703,000 | +6.5% | 114,159 | 6.16 |
| 1989 | 660,000 | +34% | 102,741 | 6.42 |
| 1988 | 493,500 | +5.2% | 74,596 | 6.62 |
| 1987 | 469,000 | +5.0% | 70,867 | 6.62 |
| 1986 | 446,500 | +8.9% | 67,374 | 6.63 |
| 1985 | 410,000 | +2.7% | 61,670 | 6.65 |
| 1984 | 399,200 | +2.6% | 60,070 | 6.65 |
| 1983 | 389,000 | +1.9% | 58,350 | 6.67 |
| 1982 | 381,800 | +1.9% | 57,430 | 6.65 |
| 1981 | 374,500 | +4.3% | 56,800 | 6.59 |
| 1980 | 359,000 | +5.9% | 54,250 | 6.62 |
| 1979 | 339,000 | +5.2% | 50,750 | 6.68 |
| 1978 | 322,200 | +6.7% | 48,060 | 6.70 |
| 1977 | 302,000 | +6.5% | 45,050 | 6.70 |
| 1976 | 283,500 | +10% | 41,700 | 6.80 |
| 1975 | 257,000 | +8.7% | 37,560 | 6.84 |
| 1974 | 236,500 | +1.1% | 34,500 | 6.86 |
| 1973 | 234,000 | +0.2% | 34,450 | 6.79 |
| 1972 | 233,600 | +0.9% | 34,400 | 6.79 |
| 1971 | 231,600 | +2.2% | 34,200 | 6.77 |
| 1970 | 226,540 | +2.6% | 33,200 | 6.82 |
| 1969 | 220,800 | +2.0% | 32,700 | 6.75 |
| 1968 | 216,451 | −1.2% | 32,520 | 6.66 |
| 1967 | 219,080 | +3.3% | 32,510 | 6.74 |
| 1966 | 212,000 | +27% | 31,400 | 6.75 |
| 1965 | 166,873 | −3.0% | 24,291 | 6.87 |
| 1964 | 171,994 | −0.1% | 25,452 | 6.76 |
| 1963 | 172,211 | −3.0% | 25,275 | 6.81 |
| 1962 | 177,504 | +2.8% | 26,348 | 6.74 |
| 1961 | 172,702 | — | 26,312 | 6.56 |
Questions and answers
What is the production of roots and tubers in Zambia?
Zambia produced 3.2 million t in 2024, 0.34% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Zambia rank in the world for production of roots and tubers?
Zambia ranked 45th of 192 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 16.2% of the world total.
How has the production of roots and tubers in Zambia changed?
It rose by 194% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +13% for the world. The record was 4.7 million t in 2023.
What is the yield of roots and tubers in Zambia?
10.9 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (3.2 million t from 298,746 ha), against a world average of 13.1 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.