Malawi produced 1.2 thousand tonnes of Lentils, dry in 2024, a -7.7% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 5,282 hg/ha, 40% below the Africa average of 8,747 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.3 | 6,842 | 1.9 |
| 2011 | 1.2 | 6,479 | 1.8 |
| 2012 | 1.1 | 5,985 | 1.8 |
| 2013 | 1.1 | 5,985 | 1.8 |
| 2014 | 1.1 | 6,584 | 1.7 |
| 2015 | 1.1 | 7,217 | 1.5 |
| 2016 | 1.1 | 7,593 | 1.4 |
| 2017 | 1 | 8,317 | 1.2 |
| 2018 | 0.8 | 6,263 | 1.3 |
| 2019 | 1 | 7,711 | 1.3 |
| 2020 | 1.3 | 6,215 | 2.1 |
| 2021 | 1.5 | 5,690 | 2.6 |
| 2022 | 1.2 | 5,922 | 2.1 |
| 2023 | 1.2 | 5,546 | 2.2 |
| 2024 | 1.2 | 5,282 | 2.3 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-07.