Zambia produced 24.6 thousand tonnes of Rice in 2024, a -52.4% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 10,606 hg/ha, 60% below the Africa average of 26,243 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.7 | 16,778 | 30.8 |
| 2011 | 49.4 | 17,974 | 27.5 |
| 2012 | 45.3 | 17,255 | 26.3 |
| 2013 | 44.7 | 14,151 | 31.6 |
| 2014 | 49.6 | 14,949 | 33.2 |
| 2015 | 25.5 | 14,248 | 17.9 |
| 2016 | 26.7 | 12,077 | 22.1 |
| 2017 | 38.4 | 12,992 | 29.6 |
| 2018 | 43.1 | 14,214 | 30.3 |
| 2019 | 29.6 | 12,038 | 24.6 |
| 2020 | 34.6 | 13,989 | 24.8 |
| 2021 | 65.9 | 14,893 | 44.2 |
| 2022 | 62.3 | 15,735 | 39.6 |
| 2023 | 62.7 | 12,685 | 49.4 |
| 2024 | 24.6 | 10,606 | 23.2 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.