Malawi produced 58.3 thousand tonnes of Cowpeas in 2024, a 120.8% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 4,669 hg/ha, 34% below the Africa average of 7,044 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26.4 | 3,922 | 67.2 |
| 2011 | 31.9 | 4,522 | 70.6 |
| 2012 | 30.7 | 4,354 | 70.6 |
| 2013 | 36.1 | 4,784 | 75.5 |
| 2014 | 38.4 | 4,899 | 78.5 |
| 2015 | 35.9 | 4,392 | 81.8 |
| 2016 | 29.3 | 3,411 | 85.8 |
| 2017 | 48.2 | 4,784 | 100.7 |
| 2018 | 42.5 | 4,432 | 95.8 |
| 2019 | 49.5 | 5,101 | 97.1 |
| 2020 | 52.5 | 4,481 | 117.1 |
| 2021 | 52.3 | 5,166 | 101.3 |
| 2022 | 52 | 5,094 | 102.2 |
| 2023 | 56.7 | 4,848 | 116.9 |
| 2024 | 58.3 | 4,669 | 124.8 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-07.