Zambia produced 3,127.8 thousand tonnes of Cassava in 2024, a 171.6% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 117,000 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 107,770 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,151.7 | 115,170 | 100 |
| 2011 | 1,132.2 | 125,794 | 90 |
| 2012 | 1,108 | 138,494 | 80 |
| 2013 | 1,114.6 | 185,764 | 60 |
| 2014 | 919.5 | 183,899 | 50 |
| 2015 | 952.8 | 238,193 | 40 |
| 2016 | 2,222.8 | 267,941 | 83 |
| 2017 | 3,695.2 | 343,463 | 107.6 |
| 2018 | 4,102.3 | 348,491 | 117.7 |
| 2019 | 4,036.6 | 318,169 | 126.9 |
| 2020 | 3,703 | 318,039 | 116.4 |
| 2021 | 3,800.2 | 355,380 | 106.9 |
| 2022 | 3,497.6 | 117,000 | 298.9 |
| 2023 | 4,450 | 117,000 | 380.3 |
| 2024 | 3,127.8 | 117,000 | 267.3 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.