Malawi produced 311.5 thousand tonnes of Onions in 2024, a 438.9% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 201,645 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 183,655 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.8 | 197,319 | 2.9 |
| 2011 | 49 | 196,000 | 2.5 |
| 2012 | 51.5 | 206,000 | 2.5 |
| 2013 | 102.6 | 218,345 | 4.7 |
| 2014 | 166.8 | 228,198 | 7.3 |
| 2015 | 155.7 | 213,846 | 7.3 |
| 2016 | 152.4 | 206,694 | 7.4 |
| 2017 | 171.3 | 197,667 | 8.7 |
| 2018 | 171.8 | 187,015 | 9.2 |
| 2019 | 244.3 | 187,932 | 13 |
| 2020 | 274.8 | 189,080 | 14.5 |
| 2021 | 264.1 | 202,318 | 13.1 |
| 2022 | 270.6 | 201,760 | 13.4 |
| 2023 | 291.7 | 201,702 | 14.5 |
| 2024 | 311.5 | 201,645 | 15.4 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.