Cereals, primary — Gross Production Value in Malawi
Malawi: Cereals, primary — Gross Production Value was 1.46 billion 1000 SLC in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cereals, primary — Gross Production Value in Malawi, 1996–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 SLC.
Analysis
In 2024, cereals, primary — gross production value in Malawi stood at 1.46 billion 1000 SLC. That is the highest value across all 29 years on record.
The figure is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 208.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cereals, primary — gross production value in Malawi peaked at 1.46 billion 1000 SLC in 2024 and was at its lowest, 5.82 million 1000 SLC, in 1997.
Malawi ranks 19th of 152 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cereals, primary — Gross Production Value in Malawi, year by year
| Year | 1000 SLC | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 6.54 million 1000 SLC | — |
| 1997 | 5.82 million 1000 SLC | -11.0% |
| 1998 | 15.20 million 1000 SLC | +161.3% |
| 1999 | 25.00 million 1000 SLC | +64.4% |
| 2000 | 20.91 million 1000 SLC | -16.3% |
| 2001 | 25.50 million 1000 SLC | +21.9% |
| 2002 | 40.71 million 1000 SLC | +59.7% |
| 2003 | 32.83 million 1000 SLC | -19.4% |
| 2004 | 31.99 million 1000 SLC | -2.5% |
| 2005 | 32.86 million 1000 SLC | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 86.37 million 1000 SLC | +162.9% |
| 2007 | 79.15 million 1000 SLC | -8.4% |
| 2008 | 147.18 million 1000 SLC | +85.9% |
| 2009 | 202.96 million 1000 SLC | +37.9% |
| 2010 | 146.44 million 1000 SLC | -27.8% |
| 2011 | 144.49 million 1000 SLC | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 245.94 million 1000 SLC | +70.2% |
| 2013 | 459.01 million 1000 SLC | +86.6% |
| 2014 | 474.78 million 1000 SLC | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 420.04 million 1000 SLC | -11.5% |
| 2016 | 602.87 million 1000 SLC | +43.5% |
| 2017 | 586.73 million 1000 SLC | -2.7% |
| 2018 | 714.22 million 1000 SLC | +21.7% |
| 2019 | 942.69 million 1000 SLC | +32.0% |
| 2020 | 1.11 billion 1000 SLC | +17.6% |
| 2021 | 1.30 billion 1000 SLC | +16.9% |
| 2022 | 1.36 billion 1000 SLC | +4.7% |
| 2023 | 1.45 billion 1000 SLC | +6.8% |
| 2024 | 1.46 billion 1000 SLC | +0.9% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 1.46 billion 1000 SLC is above the median for low income countries, which is 453.39 million 1000 SLC, 3.2× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 1.46 billion 1000 SLC is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 152.51 million 1000 SLC, 9.6× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13.14 million 1000 SLC | 5.82 million 1000 SLC | 25.00 million 1000 SLC | 4 |
| 2000s | 70.04 million 1000 SLC | 20.91 million 1000 SLC | 202.96 million 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2010s | 473.72 million 1000 SLC | 144.49 million 1000 SLC | 942.69 million 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.34 billion 1000 SLC | 1.11 billion 1000 SLC | 1.46 billion 1000 SLC | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
- 16 Bangladesh 1.94 billion 1000 SLC compare
- 17 China, mainland 1.80 billion 1000 SLC compare
- 18 Russian Federation 1.65 billion 1000 SLC compare
- 20 Burkina Faso 1.12 billion 1000 SLC compare
- 21 Argentina 1.00 billion 1000 SLC compare
- 22 Senegal 899.98 million 1000 SLC 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 cereals, primary — gross production value in Malawi?
- Cereals, primary — gross production value in Malawi was 1.46 billion 1000 SLC in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest cereals, primary — gross production value recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 1.46 billion 1000 SLC in 2024.
- What is the lowest cereals, primary — gross production value recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.82 million 1000 SLC in 1997.
- How does Malawi rank for cereals, primary — gross production value?
- Malawi ranks 19th out of 152 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cereals, primary — gross production value rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 208.3%. 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, published as part of Cereals, primary — Gross Production Value (current thousand SLC). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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