Malawi produced 127 thousand tonnes of Rice in 2024, a 15.3% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 15,855 hg/ha, 40% below the Africa average of 26,243 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 110.1 | 18,631 | 59.1 |
| 2011 | 117.7 | 19,125 | 61.6 |
| 2012 | 111 | 18,453 | 60.1 |
| 2013 | 125.2 | 19,174 | 65.3 |
| 2014 | 132 | 19,585 | 67.4 |
| 2015 | 111.4 | 16,946 | 65.8 |
| 2016 | 83.8 | 15,604 | 53.7 |
| 2017 | 121.1 | 18,662 | 64.9 |
| 2018 | 112.3 | 17,557 | 64 |
| 2019 | 132.7 | 18,807 | 70.6 |
| 2020 | 145.4 | 19,989 | 72.8 |
| 2021 | 155 | 20,395 | 76 |
| 2022 | 136.1 | 17,956 | 75.8 |
| 2023 | 124.3 | 15,714 | 79.1 |
| 2024 | 127 | 15,855 | 80.1 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.