Zambia produced 1.1 thousand tonnes of Cowpeas in 2024, a -59.3% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 3,022 hg/ha, 57% below the Africa average of 7,044 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.7 | 4,522 | 6 |
| 2011 | 1.4 | 6,912 | 2 |
| 2012 | 2.1 | 6,005 | 3.6 |
| 2013 | 4.1 | 6,188 | 6.7 |
| 2014 | 5.3 | 7,314 | 7.2 |
| 2015 | 5.1 | 7,669 | 6.6 |
| 2016 | 10.6 | 5,604 | 18.9 |
| 2017 | 12.4 | 5,308 | 23.4 |
| 2018 | 6.8 | 5,837 | 11.7 |
| 2019 | 8.1 | 5,333 | 15.3 |
| 2020 | 10.3 | 3,789 | 27.3 |
| 2021 | 12.5 | 4,918 | 25.3 |
| 2022 | 8.1 | 5,437 | 15 |
| 2023 | 5.7 | 5,699 | 10 |
| 2024 | 1.1 | 3,022 | 3.6 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.