Zambia produced 44.1 thousand tonnes of Sunflower in 2024, a 67.0% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 4,252 hg/ha, 59% below the Africa average of 10,389 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26.4 | 5,119 | 51.6 |
| 2011 | 22 | 5,952 | 36.9 |
| 2012 | 20.5 | 5,345 | 38.3 |
| 2013 | 33.7 | 5,347 | 63.1 |
| 2014 | 34.3 | 5,432 | 63.1 |
| 2015 | 34.7 | 5,383 | 64.5 |
| 2016 | 61.1 | 5,269 | 115.9 |
| 2017 | 50.2 | 5,053 | 99.4 |
| 2018 | 47.6 | 5,218 | 91.2 |
| 2019 | 34.2 | 5,465 | 62.6 |
| 2020 | 50.5 | 5,320 | 94.8 |
| 2021 | 79.8 | 5,128 | 155.6 |
| 2022 | 80.2 | 4,892 | 163.9 |
| 2023 | 91.6 | 4,812 | 190.4 |
| 2024 | 44.1 | 4,252 | 103.8 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.