Malawi produced 397.7 thousand tonnes of Plantains in 2024, a 13.6% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 107,997 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 61,107 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 350.1 | 97,486 | 35.9 |
| 2011 | 354.8 | 98,689 | 36 |
| 2012 | 360 | 100,000 | 36 |
| 2013 | 362.9 | 101,176 | 35.9 |
| 2014 | 364.9 | 102,191 | 35.7 |
| 2015 | 380.6 | 100,893 | 37.7 |
| 2016 | 385.3 | 105,759 | 36.4 |
| 2017 | 389.8 | 111,041 | 35.1 |
| 2018 | 393.2 | 107,976 | 36.4 |
| 2019 | 396.5 | 110,190 | 36 |
| 2020 | 400.4 | 112,811 | 35.5 |
| 2021 | 396.7 | 110,717 | 35.8 |
| 2022 | 397.9 | 109,783 | 36.2 |
| 2023 | 398.3 | 109,035 | 36.5 |
| 2024 | 397.7 | 107,997 | 36.8 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.