Lentils, dry — Gross Production Value in Malawi
Malawi: Lentils, dry — Gross Production Value was 441,331 1000 SLC in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Lentils, dry — Gross Production Value in Malawi, 1996–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 SLC.
Analysis
In 2024, lentils, dry — gross production value in Malawi stood at 441,331 1000 SLC. That is the highest value across all 29 years on record.
That represents a change of up 13.3% on the previous year and up 300.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lentils, dry — gross production value in Malawi peaked at 441,331 1000 SLC in 2024 and was at its lowest, 741 1000 SLC, in 1996.
That places Malawi 17th out of 47 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.
Lentils, dry — Gross Production Value in Malawi, year by year
| Year | 1000 SLC | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 741 1000 SLC | — |
| 1997 | 1,455 1000 SLC | +96.4% |
| 1998 | 1,904 1000 SLC | +30.9% |
| 1999 | 2,800 1000 SLC | +47.1% |
| 2000 | 4,814 1000 SLC | +71.9% |
| 2001 | 8,894 1000 SLC | +84.8% |
| 2002 | 16,505 1000 SLC | +85.6% |
| 2003 | 31,031 1000 SLC | +88.0% |
| 2004 | 39,546 1000 SLC | +27.4% |
| 2005 | 50,466 1000 SLC | +27.6% |
| 2006 | 41,009 1000 SLC | -18.7% |
| 2007 | 35,086 1000 SLC | -14.4% |
| 2008 | 52,461 1000 SLC | +49.5% |
| 2009 | 68,056 1000 SLC | +29.7% |
| 2010 | 52,211 1000 SLC | -23.3% |
| 2011 | 50,780 1000 SLC | -2.7% |
| 2012 | 66,705 1000 SLC | +31.4% |
| 2013 | 85,083 1000 SLC | +27.6% |
| 2014 | 110,174 1000 SLC | +29.5% |
| 2015 | 133,932 1000 SLC | +21.6% |
| 2016 | 199,534 1000 SLC | +49.0% |
| 2017 | 143,280 1000 SLC | -28.2% |
| 2018 | 129,637 1000 SLC | -9.5% |
| 2019 | 185,366 1000 SLC | +43.0% |
| 2020 | 260,411 1000 SLC | +40.5% |
| 2021 | 318,120 1000 SLC | +22.2% |
| 2022 | 318,183 1000 SLC | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 389,615 1000 SLC | +22.4% |
| 2024 | 441,331 1000 SLC | +13.3% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 441,331 1000 SLC is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.04 million 1000 SLC, 42% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 441,331 1000 SLC is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 441,331 1000 SLC, 1.0× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,725 1000 SLC | 741 1000 SLC | 2,800 1000 SLC | 4 |
| 2000s | 34,787 1000 SLC | 4,814 1000 SLC | 68,056 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2010s | 115,670 1000 SLC | 50,780 1000 SLC | 199,534 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2020s | 345,532 1000 SLC | 260,411 1000 SLC | 441,331 1000 SLC | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
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 lentils, dry — gross production value in Malawi?
- Lentils, dry — gross production value in Malawi was 441,331 1000 SLC in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest lentils, dry — gross production value recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 441,331 1000 SLC in 2024.
- What is the lowest lentils, dry — gross production value recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 741 1000 SLC in 1996.
- How does Malawi rank for lentils, dry — gross production value?
- Malawi ranks 17th out of 47 countries with data for 2024.
- Is lentils, dry — gross production value rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 300.6%. 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 Lentils, dry — Gross Production Value (current thousand SLC). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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