Rice production in Malawi
Malawi: Rice production was 117,733 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
117,733 metric tons
Change on year
up 6.9%
World rank
21st
of 42 countries
All-time high
135,988 metric tons
in 2009
All-time low
4,601 metric tons
in 1962
Years of data
51
1961–2011
Rice production in Malawi, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
Malawi recorded 117,733 metric tons for rice production in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.9% on the previous year and up 26.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice production in Malawi peaked at 135,988 metric tons in 2009 and was at its lowest, 4,601 metric tons, in 1962.
That places Malawi 21st out of 42 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rice production in Malawi, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 9,404 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 4,601 metric tons | -51.1% |
| 1963 | 4,603 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 4,717 metric tons | +2.5% |
| 1965 | 5,443 metric tons | +15.4% |
| 1966 | 11,000 metric tons | +102.1% |
| 1967 | 12,000 metric tons | +9.1% |
| 1968 | 9,100 metric tons | -24.2% |
| 1969 | 17,200 metric tons | +89.0% |
| 1970 | 21,772 metric tons | +26.6% |
| 1971 | 30,800 metric tons | +41.5% |
| 1972 | 41,700 metric tons | +35.4% |
| 1973 | 68,000 metric tons | +63.1% |
| 1974 | 61,000 metric tons | -10.3% |
| 1975 | 77,000 metric tons | +26.2% |
| 1976 | 90,000 metric tons | +16.9% |
| 1977 | 85,000 metric tons | -5.6% |
| 1978 | 92,000 metric tons | +8.2% |
| 1979 | 44,000 metric tons | -52.2% |
| 1980 | 38,000 metric tons | -13.6% |
| 1981 | 36,000 metric tons | -5.3% |
| 1982 | 37,000 metric tons | +2.8% |
| 1983 | 25,948 metric tons | -29.9% |
| 1984 | 34,886 metric tons | +34.4% |
| 1985 | 34,265 metric tons | -1.8% |
| 1986 | 37,407 metric tons | +9.2% |
| 1987 | 28,432 metric tons | -24.0% |
| 1988 | 32,321 metric tons | +13.7% |
| 1989 | 45,690 metric tons | +41.4% |
| 1990 | 43,280 metric tons | -5.3% |
| 1991 | 63,175 metric tons | +46.0% |
| 1992 | 23,798 metric tons | -62.3% |
| 1993 | 65,357 metric tons | +174.6% |
| 1994 | 41,128 metric tons | -37.1% |
| 1995 | 52,077 metric tons | +26.6% |
| 1996 | 72,629 metric tons | +39.5% |
| 1997 | 65,690 metric tons | -9.6% |
| 1998 | 68,679 metric tons | +4.6% |
| 1999 | 92,833 metric tons | +35.2% |
| 2000 | 71,601 metric tons | -22.9% |
| 2001 | 93,150 metric tons | +30.1% |
| 2002 | 92,027 metric tons | -1.2% |
| 2003 | 88,184 metric tons | -4.2% |
| 2004 | 49,722 metric tons | -43.6% |
| 2005 | 41,270 metric tons | -17.0% |
| 2006 | 91,450 metric tons | +121.6% |
| 2007 | 113,166 metric tons | +23.7% |
| 2008 | 114,885 metric tons | +1.5% |
| 2009 | 135,988 metric tons | +18.4% |
| 2010 | 110,106 metric tons | -19.0% |
| 2011 | 117,733 metric tons | +6.9% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 117,733 metric tons is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 117,733 metric tons, 1.0× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 117,733 metric tons is below the median for low income countries, which is 189,526 metric tons, 62% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8,674 metric tons | 4,601 metric tons | 17,200 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 61,127 metric tons | 21,772 metric tons | 92,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 34,995 metric tons | 25,948 metric tons | 45,690 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 58,865 metric tons | 23,798 metric tons | 92,833 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 89,144 metric tons | 41,270 metric tons | 135,988 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 113,920 metric tons | 110,106 metric tons | 117,733 metric tons | 2 |
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 rice production in Malawi?
- Rice production in Malawi was 117,733 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest rice production recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 135,988 metric tons in 2009.
- What is the lowest rice production recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,601 metric tons in 1962.
- How does Malawi rank for rice production?
- Malawi ranks 21st out of 42 countries with data for 2011.
- Is rice production rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.4%. 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, electronic files and web site, published as part of Rice production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Production data on rice relate to crop harvested for dry grain only. Crop harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded.