Zambia produced 2.2 thousand tonnes of Bambara beans, dry in 2024, a -63.3% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 7,437 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 7,306 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6 | 10,786 | 5.6 |
| 2011 | 7.2 | 12,824 | 5.6 |
| 2012 | 4.7 | 10,525 | 4.4 |
| 2013 | 4.8 | 10,072 | 4.8 |
| 2014 | 7.1 | 10,897 | 6.5 |
| 2015 | 5.2 | 9,136 | 5.7 |
| 2016 | 5.4 | 9,594 | 5.7 |
| 2017 | 4.4 | 7,279 | 6 |
| 2018 | 7 | 10,258 | 6.9 |
| 2019 | 6.3 | 9,932 | 6.4 |
| 2020 | 6.4 | 10,343 | 6.2 |
| 2021 | 6.8 | 9,599 | 7 |
| 2022 | 5.8 | 9,125 | 6.4 |
| 2023 | 7.3 | 10,986 | 6.6 |
| 2024 | 2.2 | 7,437 | 2.9 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.