Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — Area harvested (Other Area harvested) in Malawi
Malawi: Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — Area harvested (Other Area harvested) was 71,849 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — Area harvested in Malawi, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — area harvested in Malawi is 71,849 ha, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.4% on the previous year and up 6.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — area harvested in Malawi peaked at 72,892 ha in 2020 and was at its lowest, 14,000 ha, in 1961.
Malawi ranks 36th of 247 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — Area harvested (Other Area harvested) in Malawi, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 14,000 ha | — |
| 1962 | 14,100 ha | +0.7% |
| 1963 | 14,100 ha | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 14,200 ha | +0.7% |
| 1965 | 14,200 ha | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 14,200 ha | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 14,700 ha | +3.5% |
| 1968 | 15,200 ha | +3.4% |
| 1969 | 15,800 ha | +3.9% |
| 1970 | 14,800 ha | -6.3% |
| 1971 | 17,280 ha | +16.8% |
| 1972 | 17,700 ha | +2.4% |
| 1973 | 17,900 ha | +1.1% |
| 1974 | 18,000 ha | +0.6% |
| 1975 | 18,800 ha | +4.4% |
| 1976 | 19,300 ha | +2.7% |
| 1977 | 19,500 ha | +1.0% |
| 1978 | 19,600 ha | +0.5% |
| 1979 | 19,700 ha | +0.5% |
| 1980 | 19,900 ha | +1.0% |
| 1981 | 19,850 ha | -0.3% |
| 1982 | 19,800 ha | -0.3% |
| 1983 | 19,850 ha | +0.3% |
| 1984 | 19,900 ha | +0.3% |
| 1985 | 21,000 ha | +5.5% |
| 1986 | 21,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 21,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 21,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 21,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 23,802 ha | +13.3% |
| 1991 | 51,749 ha | +117.4% |
| 1992 | 48,705 ha | -5.9% |
| 1993 | 51,749 ha | +6.2% |
| 1994 | 50,227 ha | -2.9% |
| 1995 | 51,749 ha | +3.0% |
| 1996 | 53,271 ha | +2.9% |
| 1997 | 51,749 ha | -2.9% |
| 1998 | 52,358 ha | +1.2% |
| 1999 | 53,271 ha | +1.7% |
| 2000 | 53,880 ha | +1.1% |
| 2001 | 54,185 ha | +0.6% |
| 2002 | 54,489 ha | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 54,794 ha | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 55,402 ha | +1.1% |
| 2005 | 55,707 ha | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 56,011 ha | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 56,316 ha | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 57,531 ha | +2.2% |
| 2009 | 59,847 ha | +4.0% |
| 2010 | 61,511 ha | +2.8% |
| 2011 | 63,171 ha | +2.7% |
| 2012 | 65,600 ha | +3.8% |
| 2013 | 66,031 ha | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 67,574 ha | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 69,011 ha | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 70,770 ha | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 69,118 ha | -2.3% |
| 2018 | 70,140 ha | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 71,446 ha | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 72,892 ha | +2.0% |
| 2021 | 71,493 ha | -1.9% |
| 2022 | 71,944 ha | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 72,110 ha | +0.2% |
| 2024 | 71,849 ha | -0.4% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 71,849 ha is above the median for low income countries, which is 17,348 ha, 4.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 71,849 ha is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 15,000 ha, 4.8× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — Area harvested (Other Area harvested) in Malawi changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | +117.4% | 23,802 ha | 51,749 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 14,500 ha | 14,000 ha | 15,800 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 18,258 ha | 14,800 ha | 19,700 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 20,430 ha | 19,800 ha | 21,000 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 48,863 ha | 23,802 ha | 53,271 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 55,816 ha | 53,880 ha | 59,847 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 67,437 ha | 61,511 ha | 71,446 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 72,058 ha | 71,493 ha | 72,892 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
- 34 Sudan (former) 77,986 ha compare
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- 38 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 69,054 ha compare
- 39 Republic of Korea 68,083 ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for Malawi
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.1 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1965 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.7718 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0004 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.2798 hectares per person (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — area harvested in Malawi?
- Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — area harvested in Malawi was 71,849 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — area harvested recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 72,892 ha in 2020.
- What is the lowest other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — area harvested recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 14,000 ha in 1961.
- How does Malawi rank for other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — area harvested?
- Malawi ranks 36th out of 247 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — area harvested rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.3%. 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 Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.