Agricultural output, per square kilometre in Malawi
Malawi: Agricultural output, per square kilometre was 127,676 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
127,676 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 4.1%
World rank
26th
of 158 countries
All-time high
127,676 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
6,751 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
58
1961–2023
Agricultural output, per square kilometre in Malawi, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, agricultural output, per square kilometre in Malawi stood at 127,676 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 58 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.1% on the previous year and up 51.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural output, per square kilometre in Malawi peaked at 127,676 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 6,751 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre, in 1961.
That places Malawi 26th out of 158 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural output, per square kilometre in Malawi, year by year
| Year | constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 6,751 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 7,146 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 1963 | 6,974 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -2.4% |
| 1964 | 7,529 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +8.0% |
| 1965 | 7,762 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 1966 | 8,124 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1967 | 9,609 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +18.3% |
| 1968 | 9,139 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -4.9% |
| 1969 | 9,491 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 1970 | 8,977 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -5.4% |
| 1971 | 10,763 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +19.9% |
| 1972 | 11,427 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 1973 | 12,776 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +11.8% |
| 1974 | 12,756 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 1975 | 12,546 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -1.6% |
| 1976 | 13,538 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 1977 | 14,512 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 1978 | 14,457 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 1979 | 14,030 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -2.9% |
| 1980 | 14,080 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 1981 | 14,824 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 1982 | 15,583 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 1983 | 14,131 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -9.3% |
| 1984 | 14,642 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 1985 | 14,508 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -0.9% |
| 1986 | 15,226 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 1987 | 14,995 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 1988 | 15,571 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 1989 | 15,312 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -1.7% |
| 1990 | 15,261 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 1996 | 21,603 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +41.6% |
| 1997 | 21,851 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 1998 | 26,838 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +22.8% |
| 1999 | 31,793 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +18.5% |
| 2000 | 40,070 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +26.0% |
| 2001 | 45,139 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +12.7% |
| 2002 | 31,143 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -31.0% |
| 2003 | 36,217 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +16.3% |
| 2004 | 38,917 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 2005 | 33,376 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -14.2% |
| 2006 | 45,789 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +37.2% |
| 2007 | 53,767 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +17.4% |
| 2008 | 55,040 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 2009 | 62,950 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +14.4% |
| 2010 | 64,501 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 2011 | 69,744 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +8.1% |
| 2012 | 76,219 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +9.3% |
| 2013 | 84,209 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +10.5% |
| 2014 | 91,630 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +8.8% |
| 2015 | 88,306 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -3.6% |
| 2016 | 85,917 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -2.7% |
| 2017 | 101,725 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +18.4% |
| 2018 | 107,973 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 2019 | 112,109 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 2020 | 119,674 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 2021 | 125,139 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 2022 | 122,617 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -2.0% |
| 2023 | 127,676 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +4.1% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 127,676 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for low income countries, which is 12,478 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre, 10.2× the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 127,676 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18,318 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre, 7.0× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8,058 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 6,751 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 9,609 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 12,578 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 8,977 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 14,512 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 14,887 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 14,080 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 15,583 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 23,469 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 15,261 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 31,793 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 5 |
| 2000s | 44,241 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 31,143 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 62,950 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 88,233 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 64,501 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 112,109 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 123,776 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 119,674 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 127,676 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
- 23 Singapore 137,299 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 24 Germany 130,401 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 25 Jamaica 129,030 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 27 Greece 125,704 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 28 United Kingdom 124,150 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 29 Ireland 122,104 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre compare
More agriculture & rural data for Malawi
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 24.6 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3003 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 201.66 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.19 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.8241 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 30.0% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 30.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.7% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural output, per square kilometre in Malawi?
- Agricultural output, per square kilometre in Malawi was 127,676 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest agricultural output, per square kilometre recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 127,676 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest agricultural output, per square kilometre recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,751 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Malawi rank for agricultural output, per square kilometre?
- Malawi ranks 26th out of 158 countries with data for 2023.
- Is agricultural output, per square kilometre rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Agricultural output, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Agricultural output 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.
Agricultural output ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Agricultural output Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Agricultural output 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.