How does Zambia rank for land area equipped for irrigation — area, per square kilometre?

Zambia ranks 128th out of 162 countries with data for 2023.

Is land area equipped for irrigation — area, per square kilometre rising or falling in Zambia?

Over the last ten years it is up 0.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Land area equipped for irrigation — Area, per square kilometre in Zambia

Name: Land area equipped for irrigation — Area, per square kilometre in Zambia
Creator: Statizoid (derived)
License: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page

Zambia: Land area equipped for irrigation — Area, per square kilometre was 0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)

0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre

Change on year

up 0.0%

World rank

128th

of 162 countries

All-time high

0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre

in 2002

All-time low

0 1000 ha per square kilometre

in 1961

Years of data

1961–2023

Land area equipped for irrigation — Area, per square kilometre in Zambia, 1961–2023

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in 1000 ha per square kilometre.

Analysis

In 2023, land area equipped for irrigation — area, per square kilometre in Zambia stood at 0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre.

That represents a change of up 0.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, land area equipped for irrigation — area, per square kilometre in Zambia peaked at 0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0 1000 ha per square kilometre, in 1961.

That places Zambia 128th out of 162 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Land area equipped for irrigation — Area, per square kilometre in Zambia, year by year

Annual values for Land area equipped for irrigation — Area, per square kilometre in Zambia, 1961 to 2023.
Year	1000 ha per square kilometre	Change
1961	0 1000 ha per square kilometre	—
1962	0 1000 ha per square kilometre	+0.0%
1963	0 1000 ha per square kilometre	+0.0%
1964	0 1000 ha per square kilometre	+0.0%
1965	0 1000 ha per square kilometre	+0.0%
1966	0 1000 ha per square kilometre	+50.0%
1967	0 1000 ha per square kilometre	+33.3%
1968	0 1000 ha per square kilometre	+25.0%
1969	0 1000 ha per square kilometre	+40.0%
1970	0 1000 ha per square kilometre	+28.6%
1971	0 1000 ha per square kilometre	+22.2%
1972	0 1000 ha per square kilometre	+18.2%
1973	0 1000 ha per square kilometre	+15.4%
1974	0 1000 ha per square kilometre	+13.3%
1975	0 1000 ha per square kilometre	+5.9%
1976	0 1000 ha per square kilometre	+0.0%
1977	0 1000 ha per square kilometre	+0.0%
1978	0 1000 ha per square kilometre	+0.0%
1979	0 1000 ha per square kilometre	+5.6%
1980	0 1000 ha per square kilometre	+0.0%
1981	0 1000 ha per square kilometre	+0.0%
1982	0 1000 ha per square kilometre	+5.3%
1983	0 1000 ha per square kilometre	+15.0%
1984	0 1000 ha per square kilometre	+8.7%
1985	0 1000 ha per square kilometre	+12.0%
1986	0 1000 ha per square kilometre	+7.1%
1987	0 1000 ha per square kilometre	+0.0%
1988	0 1000 ha per square kilometre	+0.0%
1989	0 1000 ha per square kilometre	+0.0%
1990	0 1000 ha per square kilometre	+0.0%
1991	0 1000 ha per square kilometre	+0.0%
1992	0.0001 1000 ha per square kilometre	+53.3%
1993	0.0001 1000 ha per square kilometre	+23.9%
1994	0.0001 1000 ha per square kilometre	+19.3%
1995	0.0001 1000 ha per square kilometre	+16.2%
1996	0.0001 1000 ha per square kilometre	+13.9%
1997	0.0001 1000 ha per square kilometre	+12.2%
1998	0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre	+10.9%
1999	0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre	+9.8%
2000	0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre	+8.9%
2001	0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre	+8.2%
2002	0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre	+7.6%
2003	0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre	+0.0%
2004	0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre	+0.0%
2005	0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre	+0.0%
2006	0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre	+0.0%
2007	0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre	+0.0%
2008	0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre	+0.0%
2009	0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre	+0.0%
2010	0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre	+0.0%
2011	0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre	+0.0%
2012	0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre	-0.1%
2013	0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre	+0.0%
2014	0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre	+0.0%
2015	0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre	+0.0%
2016	0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre	+0.0%
2017	0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre	+0.0%
2018	0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre	+0.0%
2019	0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre	+0.0%
2020	0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre	+0.0%
2021	0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre	+0.0%
2022	0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre	+0.0%
2023	0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre	+0.0%

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	0 1000 ha per square kilometre	0 1000 ha per square kilometre	0 1000 ha per square kilometre	9
1970s	0 1000 ha per square kilometre	0 1000 ha per square kilometre	0 1000 ha per square kilometre	10
1980s	0 1000 ha per square kilometre	0 1000 ha per square kilometre	0 1000 ha per square kilometre	10
1990s	0.0001 1000 ha per square kilometre	0 1000 ha per square kilometre	0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre	10
2000s	0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre	0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre	0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre	10
2010s	0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre	0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre	0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre	10
2020s	0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre	0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre	0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre	4

Countries ranked near Zambia

125 Benin 0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre compare
126 Niger 0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre compare
127 Norway 0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre compare
129 Burkina Faso 0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre compare
130 Mozambique 0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre compare
131 Northern Mariana Islands 0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre compare

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More environment data for Zambia

Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.98 Percentage change (2025)
Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.03 Percentage change (2025)
Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Standard Deviation 0.265 °C (2025)
Temperature change 1.11 °C (2025)
Land area equipped for irrigation — Area, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Value Standard -0.2801 % change on previous year (2024)
Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Value Standard 0.0008 million SLC per person (2024)
Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Value US$, annual -22.97 % change on previous year (2024)
Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Value US$, per unit 0 million USD per US$ of GDP (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is land area equipped for irrigation — area, per square kilometre in Zambia?: Land area equipped for irrigation — area, per square kilometre in Zambia was 0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest land area equipped for irrigation — area, per square kilometre recorded in Zambia?: The highest recorded value was 0.0002 1000 ha per square kilometre in 2002.
What is the lowest land area equipped for irrigation — area, per square kilometre recorded in Zambia?: The lowest recorded value was 0 1000 ha per square kilometre in 1961.
How does Zambia rank for land area equipped for irrigation — area, per square kilometre?: Zambia ranks 128th out of 162 countries with data for 2023.
Is land area equipped for irrigation — area, per square kilometre rising or falling in Zambia?: Over the last ten years it is up 0.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Zambia data come from?: The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Land area equipped for irrigation — Area, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Land area equipped for irrigation — Area divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.

Land area equipped for irrigation — Area ÷ Land area (sq. km)

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Land area equipped for irrigation — Area Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

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Indicator: Land area equipped for irrigation — Area, per square kilometre
Unit: 1000 ha per square kilometre
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 165 places, 8,884 data points, 1961–2023
Last refreshed: 12 September 2026

Land area equipped for irrigation — Area divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.