Malawi produced 473.7 thousand tonnes of Pigeon peas, dry in 2024, a 145.4% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 17,948 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 9,162 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 193 | 10,135 | 190.4 |
| 2011 | 220 | 11,194 | 196.6 |
| 2012 | 237.2 | 11,662 | 203.4 |
| 2013 | 288 | 13,267 | 217.1 |
| 2014 | 318.9 | 14,287 | 223.2 |
| 2015 | 335.2 | 14,648 | 228.8 |
| 2016 | 371.1 | 15,064 | 246.4 |
| 2017 | 470.7 | 17,120 | 274.9 |
| 2018 | 434.8 | 17,426 | 249.5 |
| 2019 | 403.5 | 16,241 | 248.5 |
| 2020 | 424 | 16,577 | 255.8 |
| 2021 | 421.4 | 16,087 | 262 |
| 2022 | 428.6 | 16,468 | 260.3 |
| 2023 | 456 | 17,132 | 266.2 |
| 2024 | 473.7 | 17,948 | 263.9 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.