Malawi produced 350 thousand tonnes of Groundnuts in 2024, a 17.6% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 8,750 hg/ha, 20% below the Africa average of 10,964 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 297.5 | 10,076 | 295.2 |
| 2011 | 325.2 | 10,556 | 308.1 |
| 2012 | 368.1 | 10,422 | 353.2 |
| 2013 | 380.8 | 10,495 | 362.8 |
| 2014 | 397.5 | 10,572 | 376 |
| 2015 | 274.9 | 7,429 | 370 |
| 2016 | 275.1 | 7,435 | 370 |
| 2017 | 386.3 | 9,917 | 389.5 |
| 2018 | 344.6 | 8,506 | 405.1 |
| 2019 | 452.6 | 8,621 | 525 |
| 2020 | 425.9 | 10,647 | 400 |
| 2021 | 403 | 9,885 | 407.7 |
| 2022 | 434.8 | 10,067 | 431.9 |
| 2023 | 468 | 11,701 | 400 |
| 2024 | 350 | 8,750 | 400 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.