Zambia produced 2.9 thousand tonnes of Sorghum in 2024, a -89.5% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 6,332 hg/ha, 41% below the Africa average of 10,746 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27.7 | 9,593 | 28.9 |
| 2011 | 18.5 | 8,223 | 22.4 |
| 2012 | 15.4 | 9,787 | 15.7 |
| 2013 | 15 | 9,590 | 15.6 |
| 2014 | 11.6 | 8,234 | 14 |
| 2015 | 8.1 | 8,043 | 10.1 |
| 2016 | 14.1 | 5,288 | 26.7 |
| 2017 | 17.3 | 6,311 | 27.5 |
| 2018 | 13.1 | 6,513 | 20.2 |
| 2019 | 6.7 | 8,044 | 8.3 |
| 2020 | 20 | 5,681 | 35.2 |
| 2021 | 18.4 | 5,764 | 31.9 |
| 2022 | 14.8 | 7,254 | 20.5 |
| 2023 | 6.8 | 4,972 | 13.7 |
| 2024 | 2.9 | 6,332 | 4.5 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.