Zambia produced 8.2 thousand tonnes of Barley in 2024, a 645.5% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 64,659 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 24,743 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.1 | 60,296 | 0.2 |
| 2011 | 8.9 | 73,604 | 1.2 |
| 2012 | 15.3 | 71,415 | 2.1 |
| 2013 | 11.5 | 75,417 | 1.5 |
| 2014 | 8.4 | 74,716 | 1.1 |
| 2015 | 2.1 | 77,947 | 0.3 |
| 2016 | 7.5 | 72,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | 6.5 | 76,159 | 0.9 |
| 2018 | 5.1 | 54,494 | 0.9 |
| 2019 | 8.4 | 79,082 | 1.1 |
| 2020 | 10.8 | 71,883 | 1.5 |
| 2021 | 8.6 | 73,368 | 1.2 |
| 2022 | 14.2 | 81,080 | 1.8 |
| 2023 | 3.5 | 73,201 | 0.5 |
| 2024 | 8.2 | 64,659 | 1.3 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.