Pea production in Malawi
Malawi: Pea production was 43,817 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pea production in Malawi, 1997–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pea production in Malawi is 43,817 tonnes, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
The figure is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 9.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pea production in Malawi peaked at 43,817 tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 3,000 tonnes, in 1999.
That places Malawi 26th out of 100 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pea production in Malawi, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 9,000 tonnes | — |
| 1998 | 6,000 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 1999 | 3,000 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 2000 | 5,473 tonnes | +82.4% |
| 2001 | 7,000 tonnes | +27.9% |
| 2002 | 11,000 tonnes | +57.1% |
| 2003 | 12,000 tonnes | +9.1% |
| 2004 | 23,000 tonnes | +91.7% |
| 2005 | 20,000 tonnes | -13.0% |
| 2006 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 23,000 tonnes | +15.0% |
| 2008 | 20,000 tonnes | -13.0% |
| 2009 | 16,000 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 2010 | 24,000 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 2011 | 42,000 tonnes | +75.0% |
| 2012 | 42,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 40,000 tonnes | -4.8% |
| 2014 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 42,000 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 31,690 tonnes | -24.5% |
| 2018 | 31,990 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 38,930 tonnes | +21.7% |
| 2020 | 40,840 tonnes | +4.9% |
| 2021 | 42,668 tonnes | +4.5% |
| 2022 | 43,580 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 2023 | 43,124 tonnes | -1.0% |
| 2024 | 43,817 tonnes | +1.6% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 43,817 tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 12,190 tonnes, 3.6× the median. (13 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 43,817 tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9,050 tonnes, 4.8× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6,000 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 9,000 tonnes | 3 |
| 2000s | 15,747 tonnes | 5,473 tonnes | 23,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 37,261 tonnes | 24,000 tonnes | 42,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 42,806 tonnes | 40,840 tonnes | 43,817 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
More reference data data for Malawi
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1596 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3426 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5353 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.6012 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.87 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pea production in Malawi?
- Pea production in Malawi was 43,817 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest pea production recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 43,817 tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest pea production recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,000 tonnes in 1999.
- How does Malawi rank for pea production?
- Malawi ranks 26th out of 100 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pea production rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Pea production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Pea production is measured in tonnes.