Malawi produced 7,980.5 thousand tonnes of Sweet Potatoes in 2024, a 89.6% change from 2014. Yield in 2024 was 253,547 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 107,526 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4,209.7 | 202,672 | 207.7 |
| 2015 | 4,324.9 | 202,889 | 213.2 |
| 2016 | 4,463.7 | 202,581 | 220.3 |
| 2017 | 5,472 | 201,585 | 271.4 |
| 2018 | 5,668.5 | 200,170 | 283.2 |
| 2019 | 6,369.5 | 219,501 | 290.2 |
| 2020 | 6,918.4 | 227,998 | 303.4 |
| 2021 | 7,448.2 | 234,155 | 318.1 |
| 2022 | 7,491.1 | 238,956 | 313.5 |
| 2023 | 7,609.4 | 244,869 | 310.8 |
| 2024 | 7,980.5 | 253,547 | 314.8 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.