Sorghum — Gross Production Value in Malawi
Malawi: Sorghum — Gross Production Value was 55,089 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sorghum — Gross Production Value in Malawi, 1996–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2024, sorghum — gross production value in Malawi stood at 55,089 1000 USD.
That represents a change of down 39.6% on the previous year and down 6.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sorghum — gross production value in Malawi peaked at 120,462 1000 USD in 2020 and was at its lowest, 9,362 1000 USD, in 2005.
That places Malawi 26th out of 85 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.
Sorghum — Gross Production Value in Malawi, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 25,653 1000 USD | — |
| 1997 | 15,966 1000 USD | -37.8% |
| 1998 | 30,178 1000 USD | +89.0% |
| 1999 | 25,955 1000 USD | -14.0% |
| 2000 | 18,423 1000 USD | -29.0% |
| 2001 | 15,136 1000 USD | -17.8% |
| 2002 | 20,321 1000 USD | +34.3% |
| 2003 | 25,696 1000 USD | +26.5% |
| 2004 | 20,772 1000 USD | -19.2% |
| 2005 | 9,362 1000 USD | -54.9% |
| 2006 | 29,148 1000 USD | +211.3% |
| 2007 | 30,948 1000 USD | +6.2% |
| 2008 | 33,973 1000 USD | +9.8% |
| 2009 | 52,298 1000 USD | +53.9% |
| 2010 | 47,071 1000 USD | -10.0% |
| 2011 | 52,161 1000 USD | +10.8% |
| 2012 | 43,978 1000 USD | -15.7% |
| 2013 | 45,967 1000 USD | +4.5% |
| 2014 | 58,756 1000 USD | +27.8% |
| 2015 | 50,254 1000 USD | -14.5% |
| 2016 | 32,330 1000 USD | -35.7% |
| 2017 | 48,220 1000 USD | +49.1% |
| 2018 | 62,880 1000 USD | +30.4% |
| 2019 | 112,057 1000 USD | +78.2% |
| 2020 | 120,462 1000 USD | +7.5% |
| 2021 | 94,124 1000 USD | -21.9% |
| 2022 | 86,120 1000 USD | -8.5% |
| 2023 | 91,161 1000 USD | +5.9% |
| 2024 | 55,089 1000 USD | -39.6% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 55,089 1000 USD is below the median for low income countries, which is 108,773 1000 USD, 51% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 55,089 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 55,089 1000 USD, 1.0× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24,438 1000 USD | 15,966 1000 USD | 30,178 1000 USD | 4 |
| 2000s | 25,608 1000 USD | 9,362 1000 USD | 52,298 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 55,367 1000 USD | 32,330 1000 USD | 112,057 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 89,391 1000 USD | 55,089 1000 USD | 120,462 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
- 23 Rwanda 108,773 1000 USD compare
- 24 France 96,193 1000 USD compare
- 25 Saudi Arabia 58,286 1000 USD compare
- 27 Egypt 50,056 1000 USD compare
- 27 Caribbean 142 1000 USD compare
- 28 El Salvador 49,164 1000 USD compare
- 29 Guinea-Bissau 48,598 1000 USD compare
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 sorghum — gross production value in Malawi?
- Sorghum — gross production value in Malawi was 55,089 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sorghum — gross production value recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 120,462 1000 USD in 2020.
- What is the lowest sorghum — gross production value recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,362 1000 USD in 2005.
- How does Malawi rank for sorghum — gross production value?
- Malawi ranks 26th out of 85 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sorghum — gross production value rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.2%. 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 Sorghum — Gross Production Value (current thousand US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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