Malawi produced 1,457.5 thousand tonnes of Potatoes in 2024, a -60.3% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 191,841 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 141,054 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,673.5 | 160,600 | 228.7 |
| 2011 | 3,613.3 | 159,930 | 225.9 |
| 2012 | 4,152.2 | 172,009 | 241.4 |
| 2013 | 4,536 | 175,414 | 258.6 |
| 2014 | 1,024 | 174,729 | 58.6 |
| 2015 | 1,065.8 | 172,870 | 61.7 |
| 2016 | 1,043.3 | 165,504 | 63 |
| 2017 | 1,226.6 | 184,164 | 66.6 |
| 2018 | 1,125.9 | 165,247 | 68.1 |
| 2019 | 1,113.1 | 158,310 | 70.3 |
| 2020 | 1,318.2 | 180,321 | 73.1 |
| 2021 | 1,419.5 | 185,654 | 76.5 |
| 2022 | 1,442.7 | 186,743 | 77.3 |
| 2023 | 1,516.4 | 188,085 | 80.6 |
| 2024 | 1,457.5 | 191,841 | 76 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.