Malawi produced 22 thousand tonnes of Sunflower in 2024, a 139.1% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 11,000 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 10,389 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.2 | 8,438 | 10.9 |
| 2011 | 10.6 | 8,540 | 12.4 |
| 2012 | 12.4 | 8,822 | 14.1 |
| 2013 | 12.2 | 8,693 | 14.1 |
| 2014 | 15.3 | 10,244 | 14.9 |
| 2015 | 14 | 9,301 | 15 |
| 2016 | 15.7 | 9,740 | 16.2 |
| 2017 | 21.4 | 11,083 | 19.3 |
| 2018 | 20.3 | 10,578 | 19.2 |
| 2019 | 20.5 | 10,442 | 19.6 |
| 2020 | 21 | 10,002 | 21 |
| 2021 | 21.4 | 11,473 | 18.6 |
| 2022 | 20.9 | 11,028 | 18.9 |
| 2023 | 15.7 | 7,837 | 20 |
| 2024 | 22 | 11,000 | 20 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.