Malawi produced 1.8 thousand tonnes of Chick peas, dry in 2024, a -97.1% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 8,711 hg/ha, 32% below the Africa average of 12,829 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.4 | 5,409 | 113.5 |
| 2011 | 75 | 5,769 | 130 |
| 2012 | 67 | 5,826 | 115 |
| 2013 | 67 | 5,826 | 115 |
| 2014 | 60.3 | 6,349 | 94.9 |
| 2015 | 34.6 | 7,023 | 49.2 |
| 2016 | 16.8 | 6,899 | 24.4 |
| 2017 | 1.8 | 8,327 | 2.2 |
| 2018 | 1.8 | 8,246 | 2.2 |
| 2019 | 2.1 | 9,544 | 2.2 |
| 2020 | 1.1 | 4,771 | 2.2 |
| 2021 | 1.9 | 9,421 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1.8 | 8,741 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1.8 | 8,650 | 2.1 |
| 2024 | 1.8 | 8,711 | 2 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.