Malawi produced 102 thousand tonnes of Sorghum in 2024, a 89.2% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 10,529 hg/ha, 2% below the Africa average of 10,746 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.9 | 6,094 | 88.5 |
| 2011 | 73.3 | 8,184 | 89.6 |
| 2012 | 66.5 | 8,335 | 79.8 |
| 2013 | 86.2 | 9,647 | 89.4 |
| 2014 | 93.2 | 10,119 | 92.1 |
| 2015 | 79.3 | 8,452 | 93.9 |
| 2016 | 58.2 | 5,887 | 98.9 |
| 2017 | 90.4 | 8,696 | 103.9 |
| 2018 | 82.9 | 7,798 | 106.2 |
| 2019 | 133.2 | 11,672 | 114.1 |
| 2020 | 141.3 | 12,061 | 117.1 |
| 2021 | 118.4 | 10,117 | 117 |
| 2022 | 116.9 | 10,010 | 116.8 |
| 2023 | 126.3 | 10,316 | 122.5 |
| 2024 | 102 | 10,529 | 96.9 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.