Malawi—Food Production Index (2014–2016=100)
Category: AgricultureSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #9 of 196Updated May 2026
Latest Value
146.1
2022
YoY Change
+2.2%
2021 → 2022
Global Rank
#9
of 196 countries
Maximum
146.1
2022
Minimum
35.8
2002
CAGR
+5.8%
23 years
Last
146.1
Previous
142.9
Highest
146.1
Lowest
35.8
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Malawi's food production index (2014–2016=100) was 146.1 in 2022, ranking #9 out of 196 countries. This represents a +2.2% change from 2021. Over the past 23 years, the highest recorded value was 146.1 (2022) and the lowest was 35.8 (2002). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 146.1 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | 142.9 | +3.7% |
| 2020 | 137.8 | +8.5% |
| 2019 | 127 | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 123.8 | +6.2% |
| 2017 | 116.6 | +19.0% |
| 2016 | 98 | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 99 | -3.8% |
| 2014 | 103 | +18.2% |
| 2013 | 87.2 | +16.2% |
| 2012 | 75 | +6.2% |
| 2011 | 70.7 | +5.1% |
| 2010 | 67.2 | +2.0% |
| 2009 | 65.9 | +15.8% |
| 2008 | 56.9 | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 56.8 | +15.3% |
| 2006 | 49.3 | +33.1% |
| 2005 | 37 | -14.1% |
| 2004 | 43.1 | +5.4% |
| 2003 | 40.9 | +14.4% |
| 2002 | 35.8 | -20.9% |
| 2001 | 45.2 | +6.7% |
| 2000 | 42.3 |
Top Countries — Food Production Index (2014–2016=100)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senegal | 177.5 | 2022 |
| 2 | Saudi Arabia | 172.7 | 2022 |
| 3 | Oman | 170.1 | 2022 |
| 4 | Mozambique | 161.7 | 2022 |
| 5 | Mongolia | 157.9 | 2022 |
| 6 | Tajikistan | 150.1 | 2022 |
| 7 | Seychelles | 149.8 | 2022 |
| 8 | Central African Republic | 148 | 2022 |
| 9 | Malawi | 146.1 | 2022 |
| 10 | Qatar | 145.7 | 2022 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Food Production Index — World Bank World Development Indicators.
Methodology
Data compiled by FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).