Malawi
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| National Accounts | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal GDP |
5,318.2 2016 |
6,430.4 2015 |
163.0 1960 |
8,004.0 2011 |
USD mn |
yearly |
1960 - 2016 Updated on 2018-04-23 |
| Real GDP Growth |
5.1 2016 |
3.1 2015 |
2.1 2012 |
9.5 2010 |
% |
yearly |
2003 - 2016 Updated on 2017-02-08 |
| Nominal GDP Growth |
18.86 2016 |
26.76 2015 |
13.76 2012 |
45.43 2009 |
% |
yearly |
2003 - 2016 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| GDP per Capita |
378.50 2016 |
393.00 2015 |
45.03 1960 |
544.60 2011 |
USD |
yearly |
1960 - 2016 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| GDP Deflator Growth |
15.6 2016 |
22.8 2015 |
9.3 2003 |
34.2 2009 |
% |
yearly |
2003 - 2016 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Private Consumption Expenditure |
4,379.06 2016 |
5,027.83 2015 |
144.62 1960 |
6,513.48 2011 |
USD mn |
yearly |
1960 - 2016 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Private Consumption: % of GDP |
80.6 2016 |
81.7 2015 |
62.7 1978 |
93.3 2005 |
% |
yearly |
1960 - 2016 Updated on 2018-04-19 |
| Public Consumption Expenditure |
875.20 2016 |
887.92 2015 |
28.14 1960 |
1,072.77 2011 |
USD mn |
yearly |
1960 - 2016 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Public Consumption: % of GDP |
16.1 2016 |
13.9 2015 |
9.4 2003 |
31.6 1994 |
% |
yearly |
1960 - 2016 Updated on 2018-04-19 |
| Investment: % of GDP |
15.2 2016 |
10.9 2015 |
7.7 1964 |
38.4 1978 |
% |
yearly |
1960 - 2016 Updated on 2018-04-19 |
| Gross National Product |
5,277.18 2016 |
6,170.21 2015 |
160.72 1960 |
7,887.73 2011 |
USD mn |
yearly |
1960 - 2016 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Gross Savings Rate |
8.8 2016 |
7.7 2015 |
1.3 1997 |
22.4 1978 |
% |
yearly |
1977 - 2016 Updated on 2018-04-19 |
| Forecast: GDP PPP Per Capita |
1,495.94 2023 |
1,420.38 2022 |
367.90 1980 |
1,495.94 2023 |
PPP Intl $ |
yearly |
1980 - 2023 Updated on 2018-04-17 |
| Forecast: Nominal GDP Per Capita |
400.36 2023 |
382.26 2022 |
197.55 1994 |
493.84 2011 |
USD |
yearly |
1980 - 2023 Updated on 2018-04-17 |
| Forecast: Real GDP Growth |
6.50 2023 |
6.00 2022 |
-10.31 1994 |
13.83 1995 |
% |
yearly |
1980 - 2023 Updated on 2018-04-17 |
| Nominal GDP: USD mn |
5,318.20 2016 |
6,430.44 2015 |
162.96 1960 |
8,004.00 2011 |
USD mn |
yearly |
1960 - 2016 Updated on 2018-04-23 |
| GDP: Market Prices |
3,818,492.00 2016 |
3,212,683.80 2015 |
204,382.00 2002 |
3,818,492.00 2016 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2002 - 2016 Updated on 2017-06-05 |
| GDP per Capita: USD |
378.50 2016 |
393.00 2015 |
213.00 2003 |
544.60 2011 |
USD |
yearly |
2002 - 2016 Updated on 2017-05-05 |
| GDP per Capita: USD: Extended History |
378.50 2016 |
393.00 2015 |
45.03 1960 |
544.60 2011 |
USD |
yearly |
1960 - 2016 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| GDP Deflator: YoY |
15.56 2016 |
22.76 2015 |
9.35 2003 |
34.25 2009 |
% |
yearly |
2003 - 2016 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Production | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Index Growth |
4.9 Jul 2016 |
-4.4 Jun 2016 |
-41.6 Apr 2014 |
52.7 Sep 2014 |
% |
monthly |
Jan 2014 - Jul 2016 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Minerals Production |
45,438.00 2016 |
60,884.00 2015 |
31,335.00 2013 |
81,993.00 2011 |
Metric Ton |
yearly |
2009 - 2016 Updated on 2018-04-26 |
| Electricity Generation |
77.30 Jul 2015 |
108.40 Jun 2015 |
77.30 Jul 2015 |
166.50 Sep 2011 |
GWh |
monthly |
Jan 2004 - Jul 2015 Updated on 2016-08-24 |
| Electricity Consumption |
71.60 Jul 2015 |
85.90 Jun 2015 |
71.20 Feb 2015 |
132.90 Nov 2009 |
kWh mn |
monthly |
Jan 2004 - Jul 2015 Updated on 2016-08-24 |
| Government and Public Finance | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Fiscal Balance: % of GDP |
-0.4 Aug 2017 |
-0.6 Jul 2017 |
-34.4 Aug 2016 |
23.9 Jun 2015 |
% |
monthly |
Apr 2005 - Aug 2017 Updated on 2017-11-03 |
| National Government Debt |
2,620.0 2014 |
2,030.0 2013 |
1,838.0 2010 |
2,620.0 2014 |
USD mn |
yearly |
2010 - 2014 Updated on 2015-07-10 |
| Government Debt: % of GDP |
66.0 2014 |
38.0 2013 |
33.6 2011 |
66.0 2014 |
% |
yearly |
2010 - 2014 Updated on 2016-12-26 |
| Forecast: Government Expenditure |
2,056.09 2023 |
1,896.10 2022 |
52.08 2002 |
2,056.09 2023 |
MWK bn |
yearly |
2002 - 2023 Updated on 2018-04-17 |
| Forecast: Government Net Debt |
3,941.69 2023 |
3,737.95 2022 |
137.13 2006 |
3,941.69 2023 |
MWK bn |
yearly |
2002 - 2023 Updated on 2018-04-17 |
| Forecast: Government Revenue |
1,993.88 2023 |
1,807.17 2022 |
36.07 2002 |
1,993.88 2023 |
MWK bn |
yearly |
2002 - 2023 Updated on 2018-04-17 |
| Central Government: Revenue and Grants |
80.40 Aug 2017 |
83.90 Jul 2017 |
5.80 Mar 2006 |
92.50 Jan 2017 |
MWK bn |
monthly |
Oct 2005 - Aug 2017 Updated on 2017-11-03 |
| Central Government: Expenditure: Interest Payments |
24.10 Aug 2017 |
5.50 Jul 2017 |
0.20 Jun 2012 |
24.10 Aug 2017 |
MWK bn |
monthly |
Oct 2005 - Aug 2017 Updated on 2017-11-03 |
| Central Government: Deficit or Surplus |
-18.60 Aug 2017 |
-28.30 Jul 2017 |
-40.40 Aug 2013 |
24.00 Jun 2015 |
MWK bn |
monthly |
Oct 2005 - Aug 2017 Updated on 2017-11-03 |
| Central Government: Net Financing |
24.60 Aug 2017 |
30.00 Jul 2017 |
-51.30 Aug 2012 |
67.10 Feb 2017 |
MWK bn |
monthly |
Oct 2005 - Aug 2017 Updated on 2017-11-03 |
| Central Government: Revenue and Grants: Revenue |
71.80 Aug 2017 |
81.60 Jul 2017 |
4.50 Oct 2005 |
88.90 Apr 2017 |
MWK bn |
monthly |
Oct 2005 - Aug 2017 Updated on 2017-11-03 |
| Central Government: Revenue and Grants: Grants |
8.60 Aug 2017 |
2.30 Jul 2017 |
0.00 Mar 2009 |
30.40 May 2013 |
MWK bn |
monthly |
Oct 2005 - Aug 2017 Updated on 2017-11-03 |
| Central Government: Expenditure |
99.10 Aug 2017 |
112.20 Jul 2017 |
7.90 Apr 2007 |
112.20 Jul 2017 |
MWK bn |
monthly |
Oct 2005 - Aug 2017 Updated on 2017-11-03 |
| Government Debt: USD mn |
2,620.00 2014 |
2,030.00 2013 |
1,838.00 2010 |
2,620.00 2014 |
USD mn |
yearly |
2010 - 2014 Updated on 2015-07-10 |
| Demographic and Labour Market | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population |
18.1 2016 |
17.6 2015 |
3.0 1950 |
18.1 2016 |
Person mn |
yearly |
1950 - 2016 Updated on 2017-08-27 |
| Labour Force Participation Rate |
77.0 2017 |
76.8 2016 |
76.8 2016 |
77.5 2013 |
% |
yearly |
1990 - 2017 Updated on 2018-04-19 |
| Unemployment Rate |
6.60 2013 |
1.00 2011 |
1.00 2011 |
6.60 2013 |
% |
yearly |
2005 - 2013 Updated on 2016-10-18 |
| Labour Productivity Growth |
-1.75 2017 |
-0.76 2016 |
-10.63 1994 |
15.67 1995 |
% |
yearly |
1992 - 2017 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Forecast: Population |
22.73 2023 |
22.09 2022 |
6.56 1980 |
22.73 2023 |
Person mn |
yearly |
1980 - 2023 Updated on 2018-04-17 |
| Labour Force Participation Rate |
82.90 2014 |
89.40 2013 |
82.00 2005 |
89.40 2013 |
% |
yearly |
2005 - 2014 Updated on 2017-02-04 |
| Domestic Trade and Household Survey | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicles Sales |
1,937 2017 |
1,800 2016 |
1,400 2005 |
2,300 2011 |
Unit |
yearly |
2005 - 2017 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Motor Vehicles Sales Growth |
7.6 2017 |
-5.3 2016 |
-34.8 2012 |
46.7 2010 |
% |
yearly |
2006 - 2017 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Motor Vehicle Sales: Commercial Cars |
722.40 Dec 2017 |
300.00 Dec 2016 |
200.00 Jun 2012 |
800.00 Dec 2011 |
Unit |
semiannually |
Dec 2005 - Dec 2017 Updated on 2018-03-08 |
| Motor Vehicle Sales: Passenger Cars |
1,215.00 Dec 2017 |
1,500.00 Dec 2016 |
400.00 Jun 2016 |
1,500.00 Dec 2016 |
Unit |
semiannually |
Dec 2005 - Dec 2017 Updated on 2018-03-08 |
| Household Expenditure per Capita |
348.64 2011 |
408.39 2005 |
348.64 2011 |
408.39 2005 |
USD |
yearly |
2005 - 2011 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Inflation | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Price Index CPI Growth |
-61.5 Feb 2018 |
-61.4 Jan 2018 |
-61.5 Feb 2018 |
98.1 Jul 1995 |
% |
monthly |
Jan 1981 - Feb 2018 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| CPI: Food and Non Alcoholic Beverage Change |
-62.38 Feb 2018 |
-62.27 Jan 2018 |
-62.38 Feb 2018 |
30.31 Jul 2017 |
% |
monthly |
Jan 2014 - Feb 2018 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Forecast: Consumer Price Index Growth |
4.99 2023 |
5.19 2022 |
4.99 2023 |
83.15 1995 |
% |
yearly |
1980 - 2023 Updated on 2018-04-17 |
| CPI: Transport |
102.10 Feb 2018 |
100.20 Jan 2018 |
100.20 Jan 2018 |
214.70 Dec 2017 |
2012=100 |
monthly |
Jan 2013 - Feb 2018 Updated on 2018-03-26 |
| CPI: Urban |
103.40 Feb 2018 |
102.30 Jan 2018 |
102.30 Jan 2018 |
289.80 Dec 2017 |
2012=100 |
monthly |
Jan 2013 - Feb 2018 Updated on 2018-03-26 |
| CPI: Rural |
109.60 Feb 2018 |
106.40 Jan 2018 |
106.40 Jan 2018 |
285.00 Feb 2017 |
2012=100 |
monthly |
Jan 2013 - Feb 2018 Updated on 2018-03-26 |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) |
106.80 Feb 2018 |
104.50 Jan 2018 |
104.50 Jan 2018 |
279.90 Dec 2017 |
2012=100 |
monthly |
Jan 2013 - Feb 2018 Updated on 2018-03-26 |
| CPI: Food and Non Alcoholic Beverages |
110.90 Feb 2018 |
108.40 Jan 2018 |
105.70 Aug 2013 |
294.80 Feb 2017 |
2012=100 |
monthly |
Jan 2013 - Feb 2018 Updated on 2018-03-26 |
| CPI: Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco |
101.30 Feb 2018 |
100.00 Jan 2018 |
100.00 Jan 2018 |
219.70 Dec 2017 |
2012=100 |
monthly |
Jan 2013 - Feb 2018 Updated on 2018-03-26 |
| CPI: Housing, Water and Electricity |
105.50 Feb 2018 |
103.00 Jan 2018 |
103.00 Jan 2018 |
372.00 Dec 2017 |
2012=100 |
monthly |
Jan 2013 - Feb 2018 Updated on 2018-03-26 |
| Foreign Trade | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Balance |
-71.6 Sep 2016 |
-89.2 Aug 2016 |
-212.7 Jun 2014 |
61.4 Sep 1996 |
USD mn |
monthly |
Jan 1964 - Sep 2016 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Total Exports |
89.3 Sep 2016 |
119.0 Aug 2016 |
4.4 Apr 2008 |
185.2 Oct 2014 |
USD mn |
monthly |
Jan 1994 - Sep 2016 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Aluminum: Exports |
11.17 2016 |
17.54 2015 |
0.33 2006 |
379.73 2000 |
USD th |
yearly |
1995 - 2016 Updated on 2017-10-27 |
| Total Imports |
160.9 Sep 2016 |
208.2 Aug 2016 |
13.4 Apr 2001 |
312.3 Jun 2014 |
USD mn |
monthly |
Jan 1994 - Sep 2016 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Total Imports Growth |
15.2 Sep 2016 |
104.0 Aug 2016 |
-64.3 Mar 2000 |
317.5 Mar 2001 |
% |
monthly |
Jan 1995 - Sep 2016 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Forecast: Exports of Goods Growth |
8.13 2023 |
7.39 2022 |
-27.74 2009 |
44.60 2007 |
% |
yearly |
1980 - 2023 Updated on 2018-04-17 |
| Total Exports Growth |
-7.3 Sep 2016 |
39.2 Aug 2016 |
-90.4 Apr 2008 |
919.4 Mar 2009 |
% |
monthly |
Jan 1995 - Sep 2016 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Exports: Medicament |
253.44 2016 |
603.33 2014 |
0.02 2001 |
603.33 2014 |
USD th |
yearly |
2000 - 2016 Updated on 2017-06-16 |
| Imports: Medicament |
113,936.99 2016 |
100,075.15 2015 |
1,532.12 1998 |
138,872.08 2014 |
USD th |
yearly |
1995 - 2016 Updated on 2017-06-16 |
| Imports: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Product |
12,441.12 2016 |
13,871.73 2015 |
677.51 1995 |
14,080.10 2013 |
USD th |
yearly |
1995 - 2016 Updated on 2017-06-16 |
| Foreign Trade Balance |
-52,012.50 Sep 2016 |
-64,727.20 Aug 2016 |
-84,615.90 Jun 2014 |
4,926.00 Nov 2009 |
MWK mn |
monthly |
Jan 1994 - Sep 2016 Updated on 2017-06-02 |
| Foreign Trade: Imports |
116,845.00 Sep 2016 |
151,121.00 Aug 2016 |
191.04 Feb 1994 |
151,121.00 Aug 2016 |
MWK mn |
monthly |
Jan 1994 - Sep 2016 Updated on 2017-06-02 |
| Foreign Trade: Exports |
64,833.00 Sep 2016 |
86,394.00 Aug 2016 |
104.08 Mar 1994 |
86,394.00 Aug 2016 |
MWK mn |
monthly |
Jan 1994 - Sep 2016 Updated on 2017-06-02 |
| Foreign Trade: Re-Exports |
1,479.00 Sep 2016 |
4,189.00 Aug 2016 |
0.00 Jan 2014 |
9,009.70 Nov 2014 |
MWK mn |
monthly |
Jan 1994 - Sep 2016 Updated on 2017-06-02 |
| Balance of Payments | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Account Balance |
-737.2 2016 |
-930.2 2015 |
-1,236.2 2013 |
-4.4 1998 |
USD mn |
yearly |
1977 - 2016 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Current Account Balance: % of GDP |
-13.6 2016 |
-14.6 2015 |
-25.1 1979 |
-0.2 1998 |
% |
yearly |
1977 - 2016 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Foreign Direct Investment |
323.7 2016 |
518.7 2015 |
-28.7 1991 |
812.8 2011 |
USD mn |
yearly |
1970 - 2016 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Direct Investment Abroad |
36.9 2012 |
49.6 2011 |
-1.3 2009 |
49.6 2011 |
USD mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Foreign Direct Investment: % of GDP |
6.0 2016 |
8.1 2015 |
-1.3 1991 |
10.2 2011 |
% |
yearly |
1970 - 2016 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Foreign Portfolio Investment |
0.76 2012 |
1.07 2011 |
-3.92 2005 |
1.07 2011 |
USD mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| External Debt |
1,556.4 2014 |
1,332.6 2013 |
531.9 2007 |
1,556.4 2014 |
USD mn |
yearly |
2007 - 2014 Updated on 2017-02-07 |
| External Debt: % of GDP |
39.4 2014 |
33.6 2013 |
15.0 2006 |
39.4 2014 |
% |
yearly |
2006 - 2014 Updated on 2017-02-03 |
| External Debt: Short Term |
44.1 2016 |
26.2 2015 |
0.0 1976 |
120.9 2002 |
USD mn |
yearly |
1970 - 2016 Updated on 2018-04-19 |
| External Debt: Short Term: % of GDP |
0.8 2016 |
0.4 2015 |
0.4 2014 |
4.5 2002 |
% |
yearly |
2002 - 2016 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Forecast: Current Account Balance |
-0.69 2023 |
-0.65 2022 |
-0.80 2008 |
-0.00 1998 |
USD bn |
yearly |
1980 - 2023 Updated on 2018-04-17 |
| BoP: Current Account: GI: GS: Goods: Exports |
296,828.40 2012 |
240,931.40 2011 |
55,296.60 2003 |
296,828.40 2012 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2014-08-22 |
| BoP: Financial Account: Direct Investment |
13,489.90 2012 |
12,404.70 2011 |
4,032.90 2006 |
24,854.80 2008 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2014-08-22 |
| BoP: Current Account: Current Transfers: Debit |
-3,108.30 2012 |
-2,197.50 2011 |
-3,108.30 2012 |
-579.20 2007 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2014-08-22 |
| BoP: Current Account: GI: Income: Credit |
1,765.90 2012 |
1,427.10 2011 |
50.50 2009 |
1,765.90 2012 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2014-08-22 |
| BoP: Financial Account |
75,753.70 2012 |
41,169.30 2011 |
-411.30 2006 |
75,753.70 2012 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2014-03-16 |
| BoP: Current Account: GI: Income: Debit |
-20,379.00 2012 |
-17,564.40 2011 |
-28,800.10 2010 |
-8,864.00 2003 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2014-08-22 |
| BoP: Current Account: Current Transfers: Credit |
98,336.60 2012 |
97,951.80 2011 |
13,536.70 2003 |
98,336.60 2012 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2014-08-22 |
| BoP: Capital Account: Credit |
90,761.70 2012 |
98,770.20 2011 |
15,459.40 2003 |
98,770.20 2011 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2014-08-22 |
| BoP: Capital Account |
90,731.20 2012 |
98,746.80 2011 |
15,441.10 2003 |
98,746.80 2011 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2014-08-22 |
| BoP: Current Account: Current Transfers |
95,228.30 2012 |
95,754.30 2011 |
12,861.70 2003 |
95,754.30 2011 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2014-08-22 |
| BoP: Current Account |
-190,031.70 2012 |
-105,639.30 2011 |
-190,031.70 2012 |
-24,258.90 2003 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2014-08-22 |
| BoP: Current Account: GI: Income |
-18,613.10 2012 |
-16,137.30 2011 |
-28,610.30 2010 |
-8,601.50 2003 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2014-08-22 |
| BoP: Capital Account: Debit |
-30.50 2012 |
-23.50 2011 |
-30.50 2012 |
-14.20 2005 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2014-08-22 |
| BoP: Current Account: GI: GS: Services: Debit |
-44,679.10 2012 |
-36,848.30 2011 |
-44,679.10 2012 |
-14,397.10 2003 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2014-08-22 |
| BoP: Financial Account: Portfolio Investment Liabilities |
188.60 2012 |
167.60 2011 |
-464.10 2005 |
188.60 2012 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2014-08-22 |
| BoP: Financial Account: Direct Investment: Abroad |
-9,191.10 2012 |
-7,756.20 2011 |
-9,191.10 2012 |
187.80 2009 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2014-08-22 |
| BoP: Financial Account: Portfolio Investment Assets |
21.10 2012 |
17.80 2011 |
-15.00 2010 |
21.10 2012 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2014-08-22 |
| BoP: Financial Account: Direct Investment: In Malawi |
22,681.00 2012 |
20,160.90 2011 |
4,836.80 2006 |
27,461.60 2008 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2014-08-22 |
| BoP: Financial Account: Other Investment Assets |
-10,926.90 2012 |
-4,511.40 2011 |
-10,926.90 2012 |
5,346.70 2008 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2014-03-16 |
| BoP: Financial Account: Other Investment Liabilities |
72,981.00 2012 |
34,031.20 2011 |
-87.70 2006 |
72,981.00 2012 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2014-03-16 |
| BoP: Current Account: GI: GS: Goods |
-239,977.20 2012 |
-163,814.00 2011 |
-239,977.20 2012 |
-19,180.60 2003 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2014-08-22 |
| BoP: Net Errors And Omissions |
19,157.20 2012 |
-51,294.60 2011 |
-51,294.60 2011 |
27,086.50 2010 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2014-03-16 |
| BoP: Overall Balance |
-4,389.60 2012 |
-17,017.80 2011 |
-17,017.80 2011 |
20,380.40 2010 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2014-03-16 |
| BoP: Reserves and Related Items: Reserve Assets |
4,389.60 2012 |
17,017.80 2011 |
-20,380.40 2010 |
17,017.80 2011 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2014-03-16 |
| BoP: Current Account: GI: GS: Goods: Imports |
-536,805.60 2012 |
-404,745.30 2011 |
-536,805.60 2012 |
-74,477.10 2003 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2014-08-22 |
| BoP: Current Account: GI: GS: Services |
-26,669.80 2012 |
-21,442.20 2011 |
-26,669.80 2012 |
-9,338.60 2003 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2014-08-22 |
| BoP: Current Account: GI: GS: Services: Credit |
18,009.30 2012 |
15,406.10 2011 |
5,058.50 2003 |
18,009.30 2012 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2014-08-22 |
| Public External Debt: USD |
1,556.40 2014 |
1,332.60 2013 |
531.90 2007 |
1,556.40 2014 |
USD mn |
yearly |
2007 - 2014 Updated on 2017-02-07 |
| Monetary | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Money Supply M1 |
657.25 Aug 2017 |
668.71 Jul 2017 |
45.82 Nov 1984 |
1,022.43 Apr 2012 |
USD mn |
monthly |
Jan 1975 - Aug 2017 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Money Supply M2 |
1,407.50 Aug 2017 |
1,396.77 Jul 2017 |
100.66 Feb 1976 |
1,917.40 Nov 2011 |
USD mn |
monthly |
Jan 1975 - Aug 2017 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Reserve Requirement Ratio |
7.5 Apr 2018 |
7.5 Mar 2018 |
7.5 Apr 2018 |
35.0 May 2000 |
% |
monthly |
Jan 1989 - Apr 2018 Updated on 2018-04-30 |
| Non Performing Loans Ratio |
15.1 Mar 2017 |
17.0 Dec 2016 |
3.1 Jun 2009 |
17.1 Sep 2016 |
% |
quarterly |
Dec 2003 - Mar 2017 Updated on 2017-11-03 |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves |
643.9 Jun 2016 |
598.7 May 2016 |
10.4 Jan 1984 |
743.0 Jul 2015 |
USD mn |
monthly |
Jun 1965 - Jun 2016 Updated on 2017-08-27 |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves: % of GDP |
10.42 2015 |
9.88 2014 |
2.32 2009 |
10.42 2015 |
% |
yearly |
2002 - 2015 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves: Months of Import |
4.8 Mar 2016 |
4.1 Feb 2016 |
0.4 Nov 2008 |
20.1 Apr 2001 |
NA |
monthly |
Jan 1994 - Mar 2016 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Gold Reserves |
22.78 Nov 2015 |
22.78 Oct 2015 |
0.00 Nov 1977 |
22.85 Mar 2013 |
USD mn |
monthly |
Jan 1972 - Nov 2015 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Total Deposits |
108.20 Aug 2017 |
118.42 Jul 2017 |
13.45 Sep 2006 |
258.63 Mar 2012 |
USD mn |
monthly |
Feb 2005 - Aug 2017 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Domestic Credit |
1,237.9 Aug 2017 |
1,224.6 Jul 2017 |
-0.9 Jan 2001 |
2,167.7 Apr 2012 |
USD mn |
monthly |
Jan 1975 - Aug 2017 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Domestic Credit Growth |
35.5 Aug 2017 |
39.8 Jul 2017 |
-77.0 Mar 2001 |
1,353.8 Mar 2002 |
% |
monthly |
Jan 1976 - Aug 2017 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Monetary Aggregates: M2 |
1,027.70 Aug 2017 |
1,019.10 Jul 2017 |
0.09 Feb 1976 |
1,027.70 Aug 2017 |
MWK bn |
monthly |
Jan 1975 - Aug 2017 Updated on 2017-11-03 |
| Monetary Aggregates: M1 |
479.90 Aug 2017 |
487.90 Jul 2017 |
0.06 Feb 1976 |
487.90 Jul 2017 |
MWK bn |
monthly |
Jan 1975 - Aug 2017 Updated on 2017-11-03 |
| Monetary Aggregates: Quasi Money |
547.80 Aug 2017 |
531.10 Jul 2017 |
0.03 Jul 1975 |
547.80 Aug 2017 |
MWK bn |
monthly |
Jan 1975 - Aug 2017 Updated on 2017-11-03 |
| Monetary Aggregates: M2: YoY |
22.20 Aug 2017 |
23.10 Jul 2017 |
9.20 Jul 2010 |
46.20 Sep 2008 |
% |
monthly |
Jan 2005 - Aug 2017 Updated on 2017-11-03 |
| Monetary Aggregates: Reserve Money |
269.30 Aug 2017 |
283.20 Jul 2017 |
0.03 Jan 1977 |
283.20 Jul 2017 |
MWK bn |
monthly |
Jan 1975 - Aug 2017 Updated on 2017-11-03 |
| Monetary Aggregates: Money Multiplier |
3.80 Aug 2017 |
3.60 Jul 2017 |
2.10 May 2005 |
4.60 Jan 2016 |
NA |
monthly |
Jan 2005 - Aug 2017 Updated on 2017-11-03 |
| Official Foreign Reserves: Months of Import |
4.77 Mar 2016 |
4.10 Feb 2016 |
0.37 Nov 2008 |
20.14 Apr 2001 |
NA |
monthly |
Jan 1994 - Mar 2016 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Monetary Survey: Official Foreign Reserves |
452,451.00 Sep 2016 |
459,145.90 Aug 2016 |
15.50 Feb 1982 |
462,854.70 Jul 2016 |
MWK mn |
monthly |
Jan 1975 - Sep 2016 Updated on 2017-06-05 |
| Monetary Survey: Net Domestic Assets: Domestic Credit |
903.90 Aug 2017 |
893.50 Jul 2017 |
-0.07 Jan 2001 |
903.90 Aug 2017 |
MWK bn |
monthly |
Jan 1975 - Aug 2017 Updated on 2017-11-03 |
| Bank Deposits |
79.00 Aug 2017 |
86.40 Jul 2017 |
1.86 Sep 2006 |
98.90 Mar 2015 |
MWK bn |
monthly |
Feb 2005 - Aug 2017 Updated on 2017-11-03 |
| Banking Statistics | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid Assets Ratio |
20.8 Sep 2016 |
22.5 Jun 2016 |
15.0 Jun 2011 |
34.8 Mar 2008 |
% |
quarterly |
Mar 2007 - Sep 2016 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Capital Adequacy Ratio |
19.5 Mar 2017 |
16.8 Dec 2016 |
15.9 Dec 2015 |
26.0 Mar 2007 |
% |
quarterly |
Mar 2006 - Mar 2017 Updated on 2017-11-03 |
| Commercial Banks: Assets |
1,253,942.00 Mar 2017 |
1,260,799.40 Feb 2017 |
78,081.40 Jan 2007 |
1,261,338.50 Dec 2016 |
MWK mn |
monthly |
Jan 2007 - Mar 2017 Updated on 2017-07-13 |
| Banking Sector: Return on Assets |
3.20 Mar 2017 |
3.00 Dec 2016 |
2.10 Mar 2005 |
8.70 Mar 2010 |
% |
quarterly |
Dec 2003 - Mar 2017 Updated on 2017-11-03 |
| Banking Sector: Return on Equity |
21.50 Mar 2017 |
20.30 Dec 2016 |
15.50 Mar 2005 |
59.50 Mar 2010 |
% |
quarterly |
Dec 2003 - Mar 2017 Updated on 2017-11-03 |
| Banking Sector: Capital Adequacy Ratio |
19.50 Mar 2017 |
16.80 Dec 2016 |
15.90 Dec 2015 |
26.00 Mar 2007 |
% |
quarterly |
Mar 2006 - Mar 2017 Updated on 2017-11-03 |
| Banking Sector: Capital Adequacy Ratio: Tier 1 Capital |
16.10 Mar 2017 |
13.70 Dec 2016 |
12.50 Dec 2015 |
30.00 Mar 2005 |
% |
quarterly |
Dec 2003 - Mar 2017 Updated on 2017-11-03 |
| Interest and Foreign Exchange Rates | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Lending Rate |
27.95 Aug 2017 |
28.18 Jul 2017 |
16.50 Mar 1985 |
65.00 Apr 2001 |
% pa |
monthly |
Jan 1980 - Aug 2017 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Exchange Rate against USD |
731.640 Mar 2018 |
731.490 Feb 2018 |
0.714 Oct 1967 |
747.820 Feb 2016 |
MWK/USD |
monthly |
Jan 1957 - Mar 2018 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Policy Rate |
22.00 Apr 2018 |
22.00 Mar 2018 |
8.00 Feb 1980 |
75.53 Feb 2001 |
% pa |
monthly |
Jan 1980 - Apr 2018 Updated on 2018-04-30 |
| Short Term Interest Rate |
16.31 Aug 2017 |
18.03 Jul 2017 |
5.66 Sep 2011 |
67.46 Dec 2000 |
% pa |
monthly |
Jan 1983 - Aug 2017 Updated on 2017-11-03 |
| Policy Rate: Month End: Bank Rate |
22.00 Apr 2018 |
22.00 Mar 2018 |
8.00 Feb 1980 |
75.53 Feb 2001 |
% pa |
monthly |
Jan 1980 - Apr 2018 Updated on 2018-04-30 |
| Commercial Banks: Avg Savings Deposits Rate |
5.75 Aug 2017 |
5.55 Jul 2017 |
3.25 Dec 1990 |
45.00 Jul 1995 |
% pa |
monthly |
Jan 1980 - Aug 2017 Updated on 2017-11-03 |
| Commercial Banks: Prime Lending Rate |
27.95 Aug 2017 |
28.18 Jul 2017 |
16.50 Mar 1985 |
65.00 Apr 2001 |
% pa |
monthly |
Jan 1980 - Aug 2017 Updated on 2017-11-03 |
| Short Term Interest Rate: Month End: Treasury Bills Yield: 91 Days |
16.31 Aug 2017 |
18.03 Jul 2017 |
5.66 Sep 2011 |
67.46 Dec 2000 |
% pa |
monthly |
Jan 1983 - Aug 2017 Updated on 2017-11-03 |
| Exchange Rate against US$: Monthly Average |
731.64 Mar 2018 |
731.49 Feb 2018 |
0.71 Oct 1967 |
747.82 Feb 2016 |
MWK/USD |
monthly |
Jan 1957 - Mar 2018 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Energy | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity Production |
77 Jul 2015 |
108 Jun 2015 |
77 Jul 2015 |
167 Sep 2011 |
GWh |
monthly |
Jan 2004 - Jul 2015 Updated on 2016-08-24 |
| Tourism | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor Arrivals |
849,000 2016 |
805,000 2015 |
192,000 1995 |
849,000 2016 |
Person |
yearly |
1995 - 2016 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Visitor Arrivals Growth |
5.5 2016 |
-1.7 2015 |
-10.2 2000 |
45.7 2006 |
% |
yearly |
1996 - 2016 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Tourism Revenue |
43 2016 |
39 2015 |
22 1995 |
75 2004 |
USD mn |
yearly |
1995 - 2016 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Tourism Revenue Growth |
10.3 2016 |
8.3 2015 |
-36.0 2005 |
68.0 1999 |
% |
yearly |
1996 - 2016 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Financial Market | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Market Index |
27,092.2 Mar 2018 |
23,182.6 Feb 2018 |
457.3 Jan 2004 |
27,092.2 Mar 2018 |
11Nov1996=100 |
monthly |
Jan 2004 - Mar 2018 Updated on 2018-04-30 |
| Market Capitalization: % of GDP |
14.0 May 2016 |
14.0 Apr 2016 |
5.0 Jan 2004 |
48.6 Dec 2007 |
% |
monthly |
Jan 2004 - May 2016 Updated on 2016-08-24 |
| Equity Market Index: Month End: All Shares (MASI) |
27,092.17 Mar 2018 |
23,182.59 Feb 2018 |
457.27 Jan 2004 |
27,092.17 Mar 2018 |
11Nov1996=100 |
monthly |
Jan 2004 - Mar 2018 Updated on 2018-04-30 |
| Market Capitalization: Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) |
10,390,610.09 Aug 2017 |
9,856,500.67 Jul 2017 |
584,167.37 Jan 2004 |
10,390,610.09 Aug 2017 |
MWK mn |
monthly |
Jan 2004 - Aug 2017 Updated on 2017-11-03 |
| Shares Trading: Malawi Stock Exchange: Value |
7,696,394.32 Feb 2018 |
1,318,037.15 Jan 2018 |
2,710.00 Feb 2004 |
31,210,863.82 Apr 2015 |
MWK th |
monthly |
Jan 2004 - Feb 2018 Updated on 2018-03-07 |
| Shares Trading: Malawi Stock Exchange: Volume |
245,801,275.00 Feb 2018 |
36,519,356.00 Jan 2018 |
423,645.00 Feb 2004 |
2,076,225,070.00 Mar 2013 |
Unit |
monthly |
Jan 2004 - Feb 2018 Updated on 2018-03-07 |
| Transport and Telecommunications | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Registered |
139.00 2015 |
136.00 2014 |
69.00 2005 |
139.00 2015 |
Unit th |
yearly |
2005 - 2015 Updated on 2017-06-27 |
| Number of Subscriber Fixed Line |
11,234.00 2016 |
14,462.00 2015 |
3,500.00 1960 |
227,295.00 2012 |
Unit |
yearly |
1960 - 2016 Updated on 2018-04-19 |
| Number of Subscriber Mobile |
7,178,384.00 2016 |
6,566,707.00 2015 |
0.00 1994 |
7,178,384.00 2016 |
Person |
yearly |
1960 - 2016 Updated on 2018-04-19 |
| Teledensity: Fixed Line |
0.06 2016 |
0.08 2015 |
0.06 2016 |
1.41 2012 |
Number |
yearly |
1960 - 2016 Updated on 2018-04-19 |
| Teledensity: Mobile |
39.68 2016 |
37.37 2015 |
0.00 1994 |
39.68 2016 |
Number |
yearly |
1960 - 2016 Updated on 2018-04-19 |
| Exports: ICT Goods |
1,429.17 2015 |
8,435.08 2014 |
41.80 2003 |
8,435.08 2014 |
USD th |
yearly |
2000 - 2015 Updated on 2017-02-22 |
| Exports: Telecommunication Equipment |
1,771.40 2016 |
205.70 2015 |
66.48 2002 |
4,011.22 2014 |
USD th |
yearly |
1995 - 2016 Updated on 2017-06-15 |
| Exports: Television |
56.12 2016 |
71.38 2015 |
5.63 2002 |
198.27 1996 |
USD th |
yearly |
1995 - 2016 Updated on 2017-06-15 |
| Imports: ICT Goods |
76,993.43 2015 |
93,620.12 2014 |
21,000.41 2000 |
111,932.96 2010 |
USD th |
yearly |
2000 - 2015 Updated on 2017-02-22 |
| Imports: Telecommunication Equipment |
48,038.08 2016 |
49,918.89 2015 |
9,956.17 2000 |
76,690.93 2010 |
USD th |
yearly |
1995 - 2016 Updated on 2017-06-15 |
| Imports: Television |
4,747.34 2016 |
4,687.26 2015 |
764.43 2001 |
5,268.79 2014 |
USD th |
yearly |
1995 - 2016 Updated on 2017-06-15 |
| Passenger Traffic: Rail |
1,807.00 Apr 2016 |
1,295.00 Mar 2016 |
0.00 Feb 2012 |
1,807.00 Apr 2016 |
Person th |
monthly |
Jan 2007 - Apr 2016 Updated on 2017-02-04 |
| Passenger Traffic: Lake |
2.00 Apr 2016 |
2.00 Mar 2016 |
1.00 Mar 2015 |
9.00 Nov 2008 |
Person th |
monthly |
Jan 2007 - Apr 2016 Updated on 2017-02-04 |
| Passenger Traffic: Air: Lilongwe |
21.00 May 2016 |
18.00 Apr 2016 |
3.00 Nov 2011 |
28.21 Aug 2014 |
Person th |
monthly |
Jan 2007 - May 2016 Updated on 2017-02-04 |
| Freight Traffic: Air: Lilongwe |
353.00 May 2016 |
216.00 Apr 2016 |
3.00 Nov 2011 |
33,829.00 May 2012 |
Ton |
monthly |
Jan 2007 - May 2016 Updated on 2017-02-04 |
| No of Newly Registered Motor Vehicles |
2,386.00 Apr 2015 |
2,048.00 Mar 2015 |
11.00 Jan 2008 |
4,195.00 Oct 2011 |
Unit |
monthly |
Jan 2007 - Apr 2015 Updated on 2016-08-24 |
| No of Newly Registered Motor Vehicles: Passenger Cars |
1,393.00 Apr 2015 |
1,131.00 Mar 2015 |
9.00 Jan 2008 |
2,047.00 Oct 2011 |
Unit |
monthly |
Jan 2007 - Apr 2015 Updated on 2016-08-24 |
| No of Newly Registered Motor Vehicles: Commercial Vehicles (CV) |
584.00 Apr 2015 |
525.00 Mar 2015 |
1.00 Jan 2008 |
1,189.00 Oct 2011 |
Unit |
monthly |
Jan 2007 - Apr 2015 Updated on 2016-08-24 |