Zambia produced 38.9 thousand tonnes of Beans in 2024, a -40.4% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 5,589 hg/ha, 49% below the Africa average of 10,940 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.3 | 8,001 | 81.6 |
| 2011 | 47.1 | 6,896 | 68.3 |
| 2012 | 54.1 | 6,218 | 87 |
| 2013 | 55.2 | 5,598 | 98.7 |
| 2014 | 60.4 | 5,757 | 104.8 |
| 2015 | 48.7 | 5,800 | 84 |
| 2016 | 45.7 | 5,255 | 87 |
| 2017 | 44.6 | 5,521 | 80.8 |
| 2018 | 50.2 | 6,293 | 79.7 |
| 2019 | 49.2 | 6,337 | 77.6 |
| 2020 | 54.7 | 6,441 | 84.9 |
| 2021 | 54.7 | 6,280 | 87.1 |
| 2022 | 60.3 | 6,248 | 96.4 |
| 2023 | 88.1 | 6,682 | 131.8 |
| 2024 | 38.9 | 5,589 | 69.7 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.