Zambia produced 34.2 thousand tonnes of Potatoes in 2024, a 49.3% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 209,447 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 141,054 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22.9 | 162,228 | 1.4 |
| 2011 | 27.6 | 156,289 | 1.8 |
| 2012 | 30 | 161,166 | 1.9 |
| 2013 | 22 | 127,792 | 1.7 |
| 2014 | 33.8 | 198,166 | 1.7 |
| 2015 | 45.9 | 153,365 | 3 |
| 2016 | 24.4 | 187,331 | 1.3 |
| 2017 | 31.8 | 316,142 | 1 |
| 2018 | 13.5 | 74,883 | 1.8 |
| 2019 | 38.8 | 192,361 | 2 |
| 2020 | 80 | 250,944 | 3.2 |
| 2021 | 62.4 | 233,843 | 2.7 |
| 2022 | 52.4 | 185,420 | 2.8 |
| 2023 | 65.1 | 245,606 | 2.6 |
| 2024 | 34.2 | 209,447 | 1.6 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.