Tomatoes — Area harvested in Malawi
Malawi: Tomatoes — Area harvested was 24,410 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tomatoes — Area harvested in Malawi, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Malawi recorded 24,410 ha for tomatoes — area harvested in 2024.
The figure is down 5.7% on the previous year and down 0.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tomatoes — area harvested in Malawi peaked at 34,273 ha in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1,400 ha, in 1961.
That places Malawi 39th out of 217 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.
Tomatoes — Area harvested in Malawi, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,400 ha | — |
| 1962 | 1,500 ha | +7.1% |
| 1963 | 1,600 ha | +6.7% |
| 1964 | 1,700 ha | +6.2% |
| 1965 | 1,900 ha | +11.8% |
| 1966 | 2,000 ha | +5.3% |
| 1967 | 2,100 ha | +5.0% |
| 1968 | 2,200 ha | +4.8% |
| 1969 | 2,200 ha | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 2,400 ha | +9.1% |
| 1971 | 2,500 ha | +4.2% |
| 1972 | 2,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 2,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 2,700 ha | +8.0% |
| 1975 | 2,800 ha | +3.7% |
| 1976 | 2,900 ha | +3.6% |
| 1977 | 2,900 ha | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 3,000 ha | +3.4% |
| 1979 | 3,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 3,100 ha | +3.3% |
| 1981 | 3,100 ha | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 3,200 ha | +3.2% |
| 1983 | 3,300 ha | +3.1% |
| 1984 | 3,400 ha | +3.0% |
| 1985 | 3,500 ha | +2.9% |
| 1986 | 3,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 3,600 ha | +2.9% |
| 1988 | 3,700 ha | +2.8% |
| 1989 | 3,800 ha | +2.7% |
| 1990 | 4,557 ha | +19.9% |
| 1991 | 3,900 ha | -14.4% |
| 1992 | 3,500 ha | -10.3% |
| 1993 | 3,700 ha | +5.7% |
| 1994 | 3,700 ha | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 4,000 ha | +8.1% |
| 1996 | 4,113 ha | +2.8% |
| 1997 | 3,800 ha | -7.6% |
| 1998 | 4,000 ha | +5.3% |
| 1999 | 4,100 ha | +2.5% |
| 2000 | 4,000 ha | -2.4% |
| 2001 | 4,100 ha | +2.5% |
| 2002 | 4,200 ha | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 6,125 ha | +45.8% |
| 2004 | 4,300 ha | -29.8% |
| 2005 | 7,724 ha | +79.6% |
| 2006 | 4,400 ha | -43.0% |
| 2007 | 4,500 ha | +2.3% |
| 2008 | 9,603 ha | +113.4% |
| 2009 | 10,593 ha | +10.3% |
| 2010 | 11,543 ha | +9.0% |
| 2011 | 12,406 ha | +7.5% |
| 2012 | 4,500 ha | -63.7% |
| 2013 | 20,822 ha | +362.7% |
| 2014 | 24,516 ha | +17.7% |
| 2015 | 24,681 ha | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 24,621 ha | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 25,000 ha | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 27,764 ha | +11.1% |
| 2019 | 33,000 ha | +18.9% |
| 2020 | 34,273 ha | +3.9% |
| 2021 | 28,817 ha | -15.9% |
| 2022 | 27,573 ha | -4.3% |
| 2023 | 25,880 ha | -6.1% |
| 2024 | 24,410 ha | -5.7% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 24,410 ha is above the median for low income countries, which is 12,853 ha, 1.9× the median. (15 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 24,410 ha is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 7,804 ha, 3.1× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Tomatoes — Area harvested 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | +362.7% | 4,500 ha | 20,822 ha |
| 2008 | +113.4% | 4,500 ha | 9,603 ha |
| 2005 | +79.6% | 4,300 ha | 7,724 ha |
| 2012 | -63.7% | 12,406 ha | 4,500 ha |
| 2006 | -43.0% | 7,724 ha | 4,400 ha |
| 2003 | +45.8% | 4,200 ha | 6,125 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,844 ha | 1,400 ha | 2,200 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,720 ha | 2,400 ha | 3,000 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,420 ha | 3,100 ha | 3,800 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,937 ha | 3,500 ha | 4,557 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,954 ha | 4,000 ha | 10,593 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 20,885 ha | 4,500 ha | 33,000 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 28,191 ha | 24,410 ha | 34,273 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
- 36 Bangladesh 31,111 ha compare
- 37 Kenya 27,823 ha compare
- 38 Niger 26,865 ha compare
- 40 Algeria 24,398 ha compare
- 41 Tunisia 22,592 ha compare
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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 tomatoes — area harvested in Malawi?
- Tomatoes — area harvested in Malawi was 24,410 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest tomatoes — area harvested recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 34,273 ha in 2020.
- What is the lowest tomatoes — area harvested recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,400 ha in 1961.
- How does Malawi rank for tomatoes — area harvested?
- Malawi ranks 39th out of 217 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tomatoes — area harvested rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.4%. 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 of the United Nations, published as part of Tomatoes — Area harvested. 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.