Zambia produced 20.8 thousand tonnes of Tobacco in 2024, a -34.8% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 16,178 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 12,202 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.9 | 5,314 | 60 |
| 2011 | 38.3 | 9,239 | 41.4 |
| 2012 | 31.2 | 10,801 | 28.9 |
| 2013 | 29.8 | 12,246 | 24.3 |
| 2014 | 35.5 | 14,190 | 25.1 |
| 2015 | 26.9 | 18,539 | 14.5 |
| 2016 | 19 | 18,046 | 10.5 |
| 2017 | 20.5 | 19,347 | 10.6 |
| 2018 | 24.9 | 17,893 | 13.9 |
| 2019 | 15.8 | 15,912 | 9.9 |
| 2020 | 53.9 | 15,594 | 34.6 |
| 2021 | 34.6 | 15,772 | 21.9 |
| 2022 | 23.1 | 16,508 | 14 |
| 2023 | 32.4 | 16,417 | 19.8 |
| 2024 | 20.8 | 16,178 | 12.8 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.