Carrots and turnips production in Malawi
In 2024 Malawi produced 4,108 t of carrots and turnips, the 102nd largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). The record was 4,181 t in 2018. Area harvested: 205 ha, yield 20.0 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 4,108 t
- World rank
- 102 of 130
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 4,181 t
- 2018
Carrots and turnips in Malawi, 2017–2024 (tonnes)
Malawi compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- Yield, t/ha
- 20.0
- world 35.6 (−44%)
- kg per person
- 0.19
- world 5.53
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | Honduras | 4,735 | 0.01% |
| 101 | North Macedonia | 4,304 | 0.01% |
| 102 | Malawi | 4,108 | 0.01% |
| 103 | Iraq | 3,989 | 0.01% |
| 104 | Namibia | 2,761 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of carrots and turnips
Share of the world total; Malawi is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,108 | +0.1% | 205 | 20.04 |
| 2023 | 4,104 | +0.1% | 204 | 20.12 |
| 2022 | 4,101 | +0.2% | 204 | 20.10 |
| 2021 | 4,092 | +1.1% | 204 | 20.06 |
| 2020 | 4,047 | +1.2% | 202 | 20.03 |
| 2019 | 4,000 | −4.3% | 200 | 20.00 |
| 2018 | 4,181 | +2.5% | 209 | 20.00 |
| 2017 | 4,079 | — | 204 | 20.00 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 3 t USD 1,000
- Exporter rank
- 92 of 102
- Imports
- 109 t USD 66,000
- Importer rank
- 126 of 156
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of carrots and turnips in Malawi?
Malawi produced 4,108 t in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Malawi rank in the world for production of carrots and turnips?
Malawi ranked 102nd of 130 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 42.2% of the world total.
What is the yield of carrots and turnips in Malawi?
20.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (4,108 t from 205 ha), against a world average of 35.6 t/ha.
Does Malawi export or import carrots and turnips?
In 2024 Malawi reported exports of 3 t (USD 1,000) and imports of 109 t (USD 66,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Malawi is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.