Pigmeat production tonnes in Malawi
Malawi: Pigmeat production tonnes was 438,710 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
438,710
Change on year
up 5.4%
World rank
30th
of 180 countries
All-time high
438,710
in 2024
All-time low
4,020
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Pigmeat production tonnes in Malawi, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Malawi recorded 438,710 for pigmeat production tonnes in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 5.4% on the previous year and up 328.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pigmeat production tonnes in Malawi peaked at 438,710 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4,020, in 1961.
That places Malawi 30th out of 180 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pigmeat production tonnes in Malawi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4,020 | — |
| 1962 | 4,205 | +4.6% |
| 1963 | 5,115 | +21.6% |
| 1964 | 5,320 | +4.0% |
| 1965 | 4,950 | -7.0% |
| 1966 | 4,950 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 5,700 | +15.2% |
| 1968 | 6,000 | +5.3% |
| 1969 | 7,250 | +20.8% |
| 1970 | 5,990 | -17.4% |
| 1971 | 5,855 | -2.3% |
| 1972 | 6,900 | +17.8% |
| 1973 | 6,895 | -0.1% |
| 1974 | 7,000 | +1.5% |
| 1975 | 6,185 | -11.6% |
| 1976 | 7,565 | +22.3% |
| 1977 | 7,155 | -5.4% |
| 1978 | 8,205 | +14.7% |
| 1979 | 6,975 | -15.0% |
| 1980 | 7,890 | +13.1% |
| 1981 | 8,225 | +4.2% |
| 1982 | 7,915 | -3.8% |
| 1983 | 8,470 | +7.0% |
| 1984 | 7,440 | -12.2% |
| 1985 | 7,390 | -0.7% |
| 1986 | 11,250 | +52.2% |
| 1987 | 12,500 | +11.1% |
| 1988 | 10,000 | -20.0% |
| 1989 | 10,250 | +2.5% |
| 1990 | 10,250 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 11,050 | +7.8% |
| 1992 | 13,500 | +22.2% |
| 1993 | 11,025 | -18.3% |
| 1994 | 11,500 | +4.3% |
| 1995 | 15,500 | +34.8% |
| 1996 | 14,250 | -8.1% |
| 1997 | 19,150 | +34.4% |
| 1998 | 19,400 | +1.3% |
| 1999 | 20,250 | +4.4% |
| 2000 | 21,250 | +4.9% |
| 2001 | 19,900 | -6.4% |
| 2002 | 12,984 | -34.8% |
| 2003 | 13,140 | +1.2% |
| 2004 | 11,301 | -14.0% |
| 2005 | 12,041 | +6.5% |
| 2006 | 16,895 | +40.3% |
| 2007 | 25,033 | +48.2% |
| 2008 | 33,962 | +35.7% |
| 2009 | 41,872 | +23.3% |
| 2010 | 31,670 | -24.4% |
| 2011 | 44,201 | +39.6% |
| 2012 | 66,534 | +50.5% |
| 2013 | 89,035 | +33.8% |
| 2014 | 102,396 | +15.0% |
| 2015 | 127,292 | +24.3% |
| 2016 | 162,969 | +28.0% |
| 2017 | 187,440 | +15.0% |
| 2018 | 268,061 | +43.0% |
| 2019 | 270,000 | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 350,000 | +29.6% |
| 2021 | 311,000 | -11.1% |
| 2022 | 291,951 | -6.1% |
| 2023 | 416,070 | +42.5% |
| 2024 | 438,710 | +5.4% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 438,710 is above the median for low income countries, which is 13,752, 31.9× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 438,710 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 11,247, 39.0× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5,279 | 4,020 | 7,250 | 9 |
| 1970s | 6,872 | 5,855 | 8,205 | 10 |
| 1980s | 9,133 | 7,390 | 12,500 | 10 |
| 1990s | 14,588 | 10,250 | 20,250 | 10 |
| 2000s | 20,838 | 11,301 | 41,872 | 10 |
| 2010s | 134,960 | 31,670 | 270,000 | 10 |
| 2020s | 361,546 | 291,951 | 438,710 | 5 |
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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 pigmeat production tonnes in Malawi?
- Pigmeat production tonnes in Malawi was 438,710 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest pigmeat production tonnes recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 438,710 in 2024.
- What is the lowest pigmeat production tonnes recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,020 in 1961.
- How does Malawi rank for pigmeat production tonnes?
- Malawi ranks 30th out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pigmeat production tonnes rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 328.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Pigmeat production tonnes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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