Swine / pigs — Stocks in Malawi
Malawi: Swine / pigs — Stocks was 12.14 million An in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Swine / pigs — Stocks in Malawi, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in An.
Analysis
In 2024, swine / pigs — stocks in Malawi stood at 12.14 million An. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 5.5% on the previous year and up 347.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, swine / pigs — stocks in Malawi peaked at 12.14 million An in 2024 and was at its lowest, 100,479 An, in 1961.
Malawi ranks 13th of 224 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Swine / pigs — Stocks in Malawi, year by year
| Year | An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 100,479 An | — |
| 1962 | 105,166 An | +4.7% |
| 1963 | 127,897 An | +21.6% |
| 1964 | 133,000 An | +4.0% |
| 1965 | 123,773 An | -6.9% |
| 1966 | 123,773 An | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 142,666 An | +15.3% |
| 1968 | 149,276 An | +4.6% |
| 1969 | 180,234 An | +20.7% |
| 1970 | 149,772 An | -16.9% |
| 1971 | 146,344 An | -2.3% |
| 1972 | 172,441 An | +17.8% |
| 1973 | 172,333 An | -0.1% |
| 1974 | 174,488 An | +1.3% |
| 1975 | 154,620 An | -11.4% |
| 1976 | 189,072 An | +22.3% |
| 1977 | 178,939 An | -5.4% |
| 1978 | 205,183 An | +14.7% |
| 1979 | 174,316 An | -15.0% |
| 1980 | 197,317 An | +13.2% |
| 1981 | 205,677 An | +4.2% |
| 1982 | 197,922 An | -3.8% |
| 1983 | 211,704 An | +7.0% |
| 1984 | 186,031 An | -12.1% |
| 1985 | 184,711 An | -0.7% |
| 1986 | 281,538 An | +52.4% |
| 1987 | 312,932 An | +11.2% |
| 1988 | 250,000 An | -20.1% |
| 1989 | 240,000 An | -4.0% |
| 1990 | 233,108 An | -2.9% |
| 1991 | 254,394 An | +9.1% |
| 1992 | 299,830 An | +17.9% |
| 1993 | 245,175 An | -18.2% |
| 1994 | 252,112 An | +2.8% |
| 1995 | 340,192 An | +34.9% |
| 1996 | 312,925 An | -8.0% |
| 1997 | 420,772 An | +34.5% |
| 1998 | 427,314 An | +1.6% |
| 1999 | 444,381 An | +4.0% |
| 2000 | 468,140 An | +5.3% |
| 2001 | 436,291 An | -6.8% |
| 2002 | 456,291 An | +4.6% |
| 2003 | 435,257 An | -4.6% |
| 2004 | 478,000 An | +9.8% |
| 2005 | 582,709 An | +21.9% |
| 2006 | 636,991 An | +9.3% |
| 2007 | 928,952 An | +45.8% |
| 2008 | 1.23 million An | +32.4% |
| 2009 | 1.44 million An | +17.5% |
| 2010 | 1.86 million An | +28.9% |
| 2011 | 2.16 million An | +16.1% |
| 2012 | 2.49 million An | +15.4% |
| 2013 | 2.75 million An | +10.5% |
| 2014 | 2.71 million An | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 3.16 million An | +16.5% |
| 2016 | 3.30 million An | +4.5% |
| 2017 | 3.79 million An | +14.6% |
| 2018 | 6.39 million An | +68.8% |
| 2019 | 8.38 million An | +31.2% |
| 2020 | 7.79 million An | -7.0% |
| 2021 | 10.70 million An | +37.3% |
| 2022 | 9.32 million An | -12.9% |
| 2023 | 11.51 million An | +23.5% |
| 2024 | 12.14 million An | +5.5% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 12.14 million An is above the median for low income countries, which is 371,082 An, 32.7× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 12.14 million An is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 307,970 An, 39.4× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 131,807 An | 100,479 An | 180,234 An | 9 |
| 1970s | 171,751 An | 146,344 An | 205,183 An | 10 |
| 1980s | 226,783 An | 184,711 An | 312,932 An | 10 |
| 1990s | 323,020 An | 233,108 An | 444,381 An | 10 |
| 2000s | 709,636 An | 435,257 An | 1.44 million An | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.70 million An | 1.86 million An | 8.38 million An | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.29 million An | 7.79 million An | 12.14 million An | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
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 swine / pigs — stocks in Malawi?
- Swine / pigs — stocks in Malawi was 12.14 million An in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest swine / pigs — stocks recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 12.14 million An in 2024.
- What is the lowest swine / pigs — stocks recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 100,479 An in 1961.
- How does Malawi rank for swine / pigs — stocks?
- Malawi ranks 13th out of 224 countries with data for 2024.
- Is swine / pigs — stocks rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 347.7%. 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 Swine / pigs — Stocks. 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.