Pepper (Piper spp.), raw — Gross Production Value in Malawi
Malawi: Pepper (Piper spp.), raw — Gross Production Value was 204,428 1000 SLC in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pepper (Piper spp.), raw — Gross Production Value in Malawi, 1996–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 SLC.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pepper (piper spp.), raw — gross production value in Malawi is 204,428 1000 SLC, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 8.2% on the previous year and down 57.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pepper (piper spp.), raw — gross production value in Malawi peaked at 481,000 1000 SLC in 2014 and was at its lowest, 4,211 1000 SLC, in 2000.
That places Malawi 16th out of 27 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.
Pepper (Piper spp.), raw — Gross Production Value in Malawi, year by year
| Year | 1000 SLC | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 7,349 1000 SLC | — |
| 1997 | 7,631 1000 SLC | +3.8% |
| 1998 | 5,231 1000 SLC | -31.5% |
| 1999 | 4,753 1000 SLC | -9.1% |
| 2000 | 4,211 1000 SLC | -11.4% |
| 2001 | 4,789 1000 SLC | +13.7% |
| 2002 | 9,744 1000 SLC | +103.5% |
| 2003 | 8,628 1000 SLC | -11.5% |
| 2004 | 9,026 1000 SLC | +4.6% |
| 2005 | 9,371 1000 SLC | +3.8% |
| 2006 | 9,966 1000 SLC | +6.3% |
| 2007 | 7,583 1000 SLC | -23.9% |
| 2008 | 12,218 1000 SLC | +61.1% |
| 2009 | 220,342 1000 SLC | +1703.4% |
| 2010 | 273,036 1000 SLC | +23.9% |
| 2011 | 338,833 1000 SLC | +24.1% |
| 2012 | 394,168 1000 SLC | +16.3% |
| 2013 | 466,123 1000 SLC | +18.3% |
| 2014 | 481,000 1000 SLC | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 366,488 1000 SLC | -23.8% |
| 2016 | 192,717 1000 SLC | -47.4% |
| 2017 | 92,768 1000 SLC | -51.9% |
| 2018 | 99,778 1000 SLC | +7.6% |
| 2019 | 165,491 1000 SLC | +65.9% |
| 2020 | 148,778 1000 SLC | -10.1% |
| 2021 | 162,519 1000 SLC | +9.2% |
| 2022 | 169,701 1000 SLC | +4.4% |
| 2023 | 188,858 1000 SLC | +11.3% |
| 2024 | 204,428 1000 SLC | +8.2% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 204,428 1000 SLC is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 905,610 1000 SLC, 23% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Pepper (Piper spp.), raw — Gross Production Value 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +1703.4% | 12,218 1000 SLC | 220,342 1000 SLC |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6,241 1000 SLC | 4,753 1000 SLC | 7,631 1000 SLC | 4 |
| 2000s | 29,588 1000 SLC | 4,211 1000 SLC | 220,342 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2010s | 287,040 1000 SLC | 92,768 1000 SLC | 481,000 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2020s | 174,857 1000 SLC | 148,778 1000 SLC | 204,428 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 pepper (piper spp.), raw — gross production value in Malawi?
- Pepper (piper spp.), raw — gross production value in Malawi was 204,428 1000 SLC in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pepper (piper spp.), raw — gross production value recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 481,000 1000 SLC in 2014.
- What is the lowest pepper (piper spp.), raw — gross production value recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,211 1000 SLC in 2000.
- How does Malawi rank for pepper (piper spp.), raw — gross production value?
- Malawi ranks 16th out of 27 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pepper (piper spp.), raw — gross production value rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 57.5%. 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, published as part of Pepper (Piper spp.), raw — Gross Production Value (current thousand SLC). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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