Zambia produced 41.2 thousand tonnes of Onions in 2024, a 42.1% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 160,991 hg/ha, 12% below the Africa average of 183,655 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29 | 145,000 | 2 |
| 2011 | 33.1 | 151,675 | 2.2 |
| 2012 | 39.5 | 158,000 | 2.5 |
| 2013 | 40 | 160,000 | 2.5 |
| 2014 | 39.7 | 155,946 | 2.5 |
| 2015 | 37.8 | 153,290 | 2.5 |
| 2016 | 39.2 | 163,903 | 2.4 |
| 2017 | 39.6 | 158,816 | 2.5 |
| 2018 | 39.9 | 158,348 | 2.5 |
| 2019 | 40.2 | 158,672 | 2.5 |
| 2020 | 40.3 | 158,541 | 2.5 |
| 2021 | 40.4 | 159,329 | 2.5 |
| 2022 | 40.7 | 160,099 | 2.5 |
| 2023 | 41 | 160,545 | 2.6 |
| 2024 | 41.2 | 160,991 | 2.6 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.