Papayas production in Malawi
In 2024 Malawi produced 60,740 t of papayas, the 22nd largest in the world (0.41% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 15%. The record was 62,896 t in 2018. Area harvested: 5,020 ha, yield 12.1 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 60,740 t
- World rank
- 22 of 72
- 10-year change
- +15%
- Record
- 62,896 t
- 2018
Papayas in Malawi, 2014–2024 (tonnes)
Malawi compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.41%
- 0.40% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 12.1
- world 31.3 (−61%)
- kg per person
- 2.80
- world 1.80
- 10-year change
- +15%
- world +11%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Guatemala | 87,018 | 0.59% |
| 21 | Ethiopia | 82,703 | 0.56% |
| 22 | Malawi | 60,740 | 0.41% |
| 23 | Costa Rica | 54,791 | 0.37% |
| 24 | Ecuador | 48,970 | 0.33% |
Map of world production of papayas
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 | 60,740 | +0.0% | 5,020 | 12.10 |
| 2023 | 60,731 | +0.5% | 5,023 | 12.09 |
| 2022 | 60,437 | −1.0% | 4,993 | 12.10 |
| 2021 | 61,051 | +0.6% | 5,044 | 12.10 |
| 2020 | 60,706 | +1.9% | 5,033 | 12.06 |
| 2019 | 59,552 | −5.3% | 4,900 | 12.15 |
| 2018 | 62,896 | +5.4% | 5,200 | 12.10 |
| 2017 | 59,670 | +6.4% | 5,000 | 11.93 |
| 2016 | 56,091 | +7.9% | 4,500 | 12.46 |
| 2015 | 51,990 | −1.3% | 4,300 | 12.09 |
| 2014 | 52,681 | — | 4,400 | 11.97 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 2 t USD 2,000
- Importer rank
- 102 of 107
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 papayas in Malawi?
Malawi produced 60,740 t in 2024, 0.41% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Malawi rank in the world for production of papayas?
Malawi ranked 22nd of 72 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 36.1% of the world total.
How has the production of papayas in Malawi changed?
It rose by 15% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +11% for the world. The record was 62,896 t in 2018.
What is the yield of papayas in Malawi?
12.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (60,740 t from 5,020 ha), against a world average of 31.3 t/ha.
Does Malawi export or import papayas?
In 2024 Malawi reported no exports and imports of 2 t (USD 2,000), 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 estimated 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.