Zambia: Food production index

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 Zambia

Food production index (2004-2006 = 100)

 Latest value 119.9
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1961 - 2022
 Average 49.3
 Min - Max 15.3 - 127.5
 Source FAO
The latest value from 2022 is 119.9 index points, a decline from 127.5 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 109.8 index points, based on data from 188 countries. Historically, the average for Zambia from 1961 to 2022 is 49.3 index points. The minimum value, 15.3 index points, was reached in 1963 while the maximum of 127.5 index points was recorded in 2021. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Zambia - Food production index - Recent values chart

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Zambia - Food production index - historical chart - 1961-2022




Definition: Food production index covers food crops that are considered edible and that contain nutrients. Coffee and tea are excluded because, although edible, they have no nutritive value.

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