Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Malawi
Malawi: Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested was 114,292 ha in 2024. ▲ Rising
Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Malawi, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Malawi stood at 114,292 ha.
The figure is up 25.5% on the previous year and down 7.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Malawi peaked at 183,052 ha in 2009 and was at its lowest, 35,100 ha, in 1969.
That places Malawi 9th out of 179 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.
Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Malawi, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 41,763 ha | — |
| 1962 | 51,030 ha | +22.2% |
| 1963 | 73,895 ha | +44.8% |
| 1964 | 49,007 ha | -33.7% |
| 1965 | 68,391 ha | +39.6% |
| 1966 | 58,682 ha | -14.2% |
| 1967 | 48,159 ha | -17.9% |
| 1968 | 36,400 ha | -24.4% |
| 1969 | 35,100 ha | -3.6% |
| 1970 | 41,354 ha | +17.8% |
| 1971 | 50,290 ha | +21.6% |
| 1972 | 55,564 ha | +10.5% |
| 1973 | 50,141 ha | -9.8% |
| 1974 | 51,563 ha | +2.8% |
| 1975 | 50,171 ha | -2.7% |
| 1976 | 61,172 ha | +21.9% |
| 1977 | 66,611 ha | +8.9% |
| 1978 | 76,522 ha | +14.9% |
| 1979 | 80,075 ha | +4.6% |
| 1980 | 63,239 ha | -21.0% |
| 1981 | 65,257 ha | +3.2% |
| 1982 | 66,879 ha | +2.5% |
| 1983 | 101,142 ha | +51.2% |
| 1984 | 88,139 ha | -12.9% |
| 1985 | 101,869 ha | +15.6% |
| 1986 | 94,211 ha | -7.5% |
| 1987 | 97,786 ha | +3.8% |
| 1988 | 93,000 ha | -4.9% |
| 1989 | 89,740 ha | -3.5% |
| 1990 | 100,110 ha | +11.6% |
| 1991 | 117,200 ha | +17.1% |
| 1992 | 130,800 ha | +11.6% |
| 1993 | 129,800 ha | -0.8% |
| 1994 | 79,207 ha | -39.0% |
| 1995 | 105,738 ha | +33.5% |
| 1996 | 113,823 ha | +7.6% |
| 1997 | 114,764 ha | +0.8% |
| 1998 | 114,051 ha | -0.6% |
| 1999 | 116,400 ha | +2.1% |
| 2000 | 118,752 ha | +2.0% |
| 2001 | 114,097 ha | -3.9% |
| 2002 | 122,033 ha | +7.0% |
| 2003 | 127,521 ha | +4.5% |
| 2004 | 136,012 ha | +6.7% |
| 2005 | 141,527 ha | +4.1% |
| 2006 | 136,527 ha | -3.5% |
| 2007 | 118,551 ha | -13.2% |
| 2008 | 161,626 ha | +36.3% |
| 2009 | 183,052 ha | +13.3% |
| 2010 | 165,577 ha | -9.5% |
| 2011 | 162,714 ha | -1.7% |
| 2012 | 71,249 ha | -56.2% |
| 2013 | 120,172 ha | +68.7% |
| 2014 | 123,110 ha | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 141,625 ha | +15.0% |
| 2016 | 112,734 ha | -20.4% |
| 2017 | 71,639 ha | -36.5% |
| 2018 | 86,087 ha | +20.2% |
| 2019 | 113,500 ha | +31.8% |
| 2020 | 103,300 ha | -9.0% |
| 2021 | 77,785 ha | -24.7% |
| 2022 | 65,513 ha | -15.8% |
| 2023 | 91,075 ha | +39.0% |
| 2024 | 114,292 ha | +25.5% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 114,292 ha is above the median for low income countries, which is 1,460 ha, 78.3× the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 114,292 ha is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2,264 ha, 50.5× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 51,381 ha | 35,100 ha | 73,895 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 58,346 ha | 41,354 ha | 80,075 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 86,126 ha | 63,239 ha | 101,869 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 112,189 ha | 79,207 ha | 130,800 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 135,970 ha | 114,097 ha | 183,052 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 116,841 ha | 71,249 ha | 165,577 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 90,393 ha | 65,513 ha | 114,292 ha | 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 unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Malawi?
- Unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Malawi was 114,292 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 183,052 ha in 2009.
- What is the lowest unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 35,100 ha in 1969.
- How does Malawi rank for unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested?
- Malawi ranks 9th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Unmanufactured tobacco — 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.