Malawi produced 3,000 thousand tonnes of Maize in 2024, a -12.3% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 20,000 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 19,527 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,419.4 | 20,158 | 1,696.3 |
| 2011 | 3,699.1 | 22,079 | 1,675.4 |
| 2012 | 3,618.7 | 21,932 | 1,650 |
| 2013 | 3,639.9 | 21,708 | 1,676.8 |
| 2014 | 3,978.1 | 23,339 | 1,704.5 |
| 2015 | 2,776.3 | 16,563 | 1,676.2 |
| 2016 | 2,369.5 | 14,154 | 1,674.1 |
| 2017 | 3,464.1 | 20,078 | 1,725.4 |
| 2018 | 2,698 | 16,008 | 1,685.3 |
| 2019 | 3,391.9 | 19,578 | 1,732.5 |
| 2020 | 3,691.9 | 20,955 | 1,761.8 |
| 2021 | 4,581 | 24,629 | 1,860 |
| 2022 | 3,716.5 | 20,477 | 1,814.9 |
| 2023 | 3,509.8 | 19,608 | 1,790 |
| 2024 | 3,000 | 20,000 | 1,500 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.