Malawi produced 120 thousand tonnes of Tobacco in 2024, a -30.6% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 10,496 hg/ha, 14% below the Africa average of 12,202 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 172.9 | 10,444 | 165.6 |
| 2011 | 174.9 | 10,751 | 162.7 |
| 2012 | 72.6 | 10,183 | 71.2 |
| 2013 | 132.8 | 11,055 | 120.2 |
| 2014 | 126.3 | 10,263 | 123.1 |
| 2015 | 120.5 | 8,507 | 141.6 |
| 2016 | 109.2 | 9,682 | 112.7 |
| 2017 | 83 | 11,581 | 71.6 |
| 2018 | 95.4 | 11,077 | 86.1 |
| 2019 | 128.2 | 11,296 | 113.5 |
| 2020 | 103.2 | 9,995 | 103.3 |
| 2021 | 98.7 | 12,688 | 77.8 |
| 2022 | 88.6 | 13,521 | 65.5 |
| 2023 | 120.1 | 13,182 | 91.1 |
| 2024 | 120 | 10,496 | 114.3 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.