Malawi
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| National Accounts | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal GDP |
6,339.3 2017 |
5,309.9 2016 |
163.0 1960 |
8,004.0 2011 |
USD mn |
yearly |
1960 - 2017 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Real GDP Growth |
5.6 2017 |
2.9 2016 |
2.1 2012 |
9.5 2010 |
% |
yearly |
2003 - 2017 Updated on 2019-04-02 |
| Nominal GDP Growth |
21.425 2017 |
18.654 2016 |
13.760 2012 |
45.425 2009 |
% |
yearly |
2003 - 2017 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| GDP per Capita |
402.400 2018 |
365.100 2017 |
45.033 1960 |
544.600 2011 |
USD |
yearly |
1960 - 2018 Updated on 2019-05-10 |
| GDP Deflator Growth |
15.0 2017 |
15.4 2016 |
9.3 2003 |
34.2 2009 |
% |
yearly |
2003 - 2017 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Private Consumption Expenditure |
5,049.802 2017 |
4,790.049 2016 |
144.617 1960 |
6,515.626 2011 |
USD mn |
yearly |
1960 - 2017 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Private Consumption: % of GDP |
80.1 2017 |
88.2 2016 |
62.7 1978 |
93.3 2005 |
% |
yearly |
1960 - 2017 Updated on 2019-05-07 |
| Public Consumption Expenditure |
861.910 2017 |
738.203 2016 |
28.139 1960 |
1,072.863 2011 |
USD mn |
yearly |
1960 - 2017 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Public Consumption: % of GDP |
13.7 2017 |
13.6 2016 |
9.4 2003 |
31.6 1994 |
% |
yearly |
1960 - 2017 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Investment: % of GDP |
13.4 2017 |
10.8 2016 |
7.7 1964 |
38.4 1978 |
% |
yearly |
1960 - 2017 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Gross National Product |
6,160.891 2017 |
5,292.837 2016 |
160.717 1960 |
7,888.424 2011 |
USD mn |
yearly |
1960 - 2017 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Gross Savings Rate |
10.5 2017 |
3.9 2016 |
1.3 1997 |
22.4 1978 |
% |
yearly |
1977 - 2017 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Forecast: GDP PPP Per Capita |
1,580.590 2024 |
1,495.570 2023 |
369.011 1980 |
1,580.590 2024 |
PPP Intl $ |
yearly |
1980 - 2024 Updated on 2019-04-09 |
| Forecast: Nominal GDP Per Capita |
439.119 2024 |
421.255 2023 |
197.546 1994 |
493.843 2011 |
USD |
yearly |
1980 - 2024 Updated on 2019-04-09 |
| Forecast: Real GDP Growth |
6.500 2024 |
6.500 2023 |
-10.313 1994 |
13.830 1995 |
% |
yearly |
1980 - 2024 Updated on 2019-04-09 |
| Nominal GDP: USD mn |
6,339.282 2017 |
5,309.944 2016 |
162.957 1960 |
8,004.003 2011 |
USD mn |
yearly |
1960 - 2017 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| GDP: Market Prices |
4,629,403.600 2017 |
3,812,566.500 2016 |
204,382.000 2002 |
4,629,403.600 2017 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2002 - 2017 Updated on 2018-12-19 |
| GDP per Capita: USD: Extended History |
402.400 2018 |
365.100 2017 |
45.033 1960 |
544.600 2011 |
USD |
yearly |
1960 - 2018 Updated on 2019-05-10 |
| GDP Deflator: YoY |
14.988 2017 |
15.359 2016 |
9.349 2003 |
34.245 2009 |
% |
yearly |
2003 - 2017 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Production | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Index Growth |
38.6 Aug 2017 |
-8.1 Jul 2017 |
-41.6 Apr 2014 |
58.3 Apr 2017 |
% |
monthly |
Jan 2014 - Aug 2017 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Minerals Production |
49,930.000 2017 |
45,438.000 2016 |
31,335.000 2013 |
81,993.000 2011 |
Metric Ton |
yearly |
2009 - 2017 Updated on 2019-04-29 |
| Electricity Generation |
122.400 Dec 2018 |
120.000 Nov 2018 |
77.300 Jul 2015 |
166.500 Sep 2011 |
GWh |
monthly |
Jan 2004 - Dec 2018 Updated on 2019-03-08 |
| Electricity Consumption |
71.600 Jul 2015 |
85.900 Jun 2015 |
71.200 Feb 2015 |
132.900 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 |
-0.3 Feb 2019 |
-0.3 Jan 2019 |
-34.4 Aug 2016 |
23.9 Jun 2015 |
% |
monthly |
Apr 2005 - Feb 2019 Updated on 2019-04-10 |
| 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 2019-03-29 |
| Government Debt: % of GDP |
66.0 2014 |
38.0 2013 |
33.6 2011 |
66.0 2014 |
% |
yearly |
2010 - 2014 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Forecast: Government Expenditure |
2,570.400 2024 |
2,305.850 2023 |
52.077 2002 |
2,570.400 2024 |
MWK bn |
yearly |
2002 - 2024 Updated on 2019-04-09 |
| Forecast: Government Net Debt |
4,696.650 2024 |
4,403.600 2023 |
137.125 2006 |
4,696.650 2024 |
MWK bn |
yearly |
2002 - 2024 Updated on 2019-04-09 |
| Forecast: Government Revenue |
2,437.110 2024 |
2,189.890 2023 |
36.071 2002 |
2,437.110 2024 |
MWK bn |
yearly |
2002 - 2024 Updated on 2019-04-09 |
| Central Government: Revenue and Grants |
96.300 Mar 2019 |
87.200 Feb 2019 |
5.800 Mar 2006 |
115.200 Sep 2018 |
MWK bn |
monthly |
Oct 2005 - Mar 2019 Updated on 2019-05-10 |
| Central Government: Deficit or Surplus |
-41.600 Mar 2019 |
-16.100 Feb 2019 |
-54.500 Nov 2018 |
28.300 May 2018 |
MWK bn |
monthly |
Oct 2005 - Mar 2019 Updated on 2019-05-10 |
| Central Government: Net Financing |
79.200 Mar 2019 |
21.300 Feb 2019 |
-51.300 Aug 2012 |
79.200 Mar 2019 |
MWK bn |
monthly |
Oct 2005 - Mar 2019 Updated on 2019-05-10 |
| Central Government: Revenue and Grants: Revenue |
74.300 Mar 2019 |
82.800 Feb 2019 |
4.500 Oct 2005 |
104.900 Sep 2018 |
MWK bn |
monthly |
Oct 2005 - Mar 2019 Updated on 2019-05-10 |
| Central Government: Expenditure |
138.000 Mar 2019 |
103.300 Feb 2019 |
7.900 Apr 2007 |
147.200 Nov 2018 |
MWK bn |
monthly |
Oct 2005 - Mar 2019 Updated on 2019-05-10 |
| Government Debt: USD mn |
2,620.000 2014 |
2,030.000 2013 |
1,838.000 2010 |
2,620.000 2014 |
USD mn |
yearly |
2010 - 2014 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Demographic and Labour Market | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population |
18.6 2017 |
18.1 2016 |
3.0 1950 |
18.6 2017 |
Person mn |
yearly |
1950 - 2017 Updated on 2018-06-04 |
| Labour Force Participation Rate |
77.3 2018 |
77.2 2017 |
77.1 2005 |
77.5 1990 |
% |
yearly |
1990 - 2018 Updated on 2019-04-25 |
| Unemployment Rate |
6.60 2013 |
1.00 2011 |
1.00 2011 |
6.60 2013 |
% |
yearly |
2005 - 2013 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Labour Productivity Growth |
0.84 2018 |
0.31 2017 |
-10.82 1994 |
16.28 1995 |
% |
yearly |
1992 - 2018 Updated on 2019-04-25 |
| Forecast: Population |
23.384 2024 |
22.729 2023 |
6.564 1980 |
23.384 2024 |
Person mn |
yearly |
1980 - 2024 Updated on 2019-04-09 |
| Labour Force Participation Rate |
82.900 2014 |
89.400 2013 |
82.000 2005 |
89.400 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 2019-03-29 |
| Motor Vehicles Sales Growth |
7.6 2017 |
-5.3 2016 |
-34.8 2012 |
46.7 2010 |
% |
yearly |
2006 - 2017 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Motor Vehicle Sales: Commercial Cars |
722.400 Dec 2017 |
300.000 Dec 2016 |
200.000 Jun 2012 |
800.000 Dec 2011 |
Unit |
semiannually |
Dec 2005 - Dec 2017 Updated on 2018-10-10 |
| Motor Vehicle Sales: Passenger Cars |
1,215.000 Dec 2017 |
1,500.000 Dec 2016 |
400.000 Jun 2016 |
1,500.000 Dec 2016 |
Unit |
semiannually |
Dec 2005 - Dec 2017 Updated on 2018-10-10 |
| Household Expenditure per Capita |
348.643 2011 |
408.386 2005 |
348.643 2011 |
408.386 2005 |
USD |
yearly |
2005 - 2011 Updated on 2018-12-18 |
| Inflation | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Price Index CPI Growth |
9.3 Mar 2019 |
7.9 Feb 2019 |
-1.0 Dec 1989 |
98.1 Jul 1995 |
% |
monthly |
Jan 1981 - Mar 2019 Updated on 2019-04-30 |
| Forecast: Consumer Price Index Growth |
4.982 2024 |
5.324 2023 |
4.982 2024 |
83.148 1995 |
% |
yearly |
1980 - 2024 Updated on 2019-04-09 |
| Foreign Trade | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Balance |
-176.5 Sep 2018 |
-255.9 Aug 2018 |
-255.9 Aug 2018 |
61.4 Sep 1996 |
USD mn |
monthly |
Jan 1964 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Total Exports |
99.3 Sep 2018 |
113.0 Aug 2018 |
4.4 Apr 2008 |
185.2 Oct 2014 |
USD mn |
monthly |
Jan 1994 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Total Exports Growth |
26.2 Sep 2018 |
-31.6 Feb 2018 |
-90.4 Apr 2008 |
919.4 Mar 2009 |
% |
monthly |
Jan 1995 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Aluminum: Exports |
10.765 2017 |
8.466 2016 |
0.331 2006 |
371.023 2000 |
USD th |
yearly |
1995 - 2017 Updated on 2018-10-10 |
| Forecast: Exports of Goods Growth |
7.276 2024 |
7.251 2023 |
-27.736 2009 |
44.601 2007 |
% |
yearly |
1980 - 2024 Updated on 2019-04-09 |
| Exports: Medicament |
500.528 2017 |
410.454 2016 |
18.829 2006 |
777.761 2014 |
USD th |
yearly |
1995 - 2017 Updated on 2018-10-10 |
| Exports: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Product |
83.759 2017 |
99.379 2016 |
10.132 2010 |
453.265 2006 |
USD th |
yearly |
1995 - 2017 Updated on 2018-10-10 |
| Total Imports |
275.9 Sep 2018 |
368.9 Aug 2018 |
13.4 Apr 2001 |
368.9 Aug 2018 |
USD mn |
monthly |
Jan 1994 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Total Imports Growth |
30.5 Sep 2018 |
13.3 Feb 2018 |
-64.3 Mar 2000 |
317.5 Mar 2001 |
% |
monthly |
Jan 1995 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Imports: Medicament |
176,941.438 2017 |
137,556.437 2016 |
8,784.820 1999 |
239,496.202 2014 |
USD th |
yearly |
1995 - 2017 Updated on 2018-10-10 |
| Imports: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Product |
56,094.781 2017 |
42,583.841 2016 |
2,596.671 1995 |
60,023.223 2015 |
USD th |
yearly |
1995 - 2017 Updated on 2018-10-10 |
| Foreign Trade Balance |
-129,242.800 Sep 2018 |
-187,035.400 Aug 2018 |
-187,035.400 Aug 2018 |
4,926.000 Nov 2009 |
MWK mn |
monthly |
Jan 1994 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-03-08 |
| Foreign Trade: Imports |
201,967.900 Sep 2018 |
269,620.300 Aug 2018 |
191.039 Feb 1994 |
269,620.300 Aug 2018 |
MWK mn |
monthly |
Jan 1994 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-03-08 |
| Foreign Trade: Exports |
72,725.100 Sep 2018 |
82,584.900 Aug 2018 |
104.083 Mar 1994 |
97,429.000 Nov 2016 |
MWK mn |
monthly |
Jan 1994 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-03-08 |
| Foreign Trade: Re-Exports |
8,077.200 Sep 2018 |
1,280.600 Aug 2018 |
0.000 Jan 2014 |
17,339.000 Oct 2015 |
MWK mn |
monthly |
Jan 1994 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-03-08 |
| Balance of Payments | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Account Balance |
-1,021.4 2017 |
-911.8 2016 |
-1,236.2 2013 |
-4.4 1998 |
USD mn |
yearly |
1977 - 2017 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Current Account Balance: % of GDP |
-16.2 2017 |
-16.8 2016 |
-25.1 1979 |
-0.2 1998 |
% |
yearly |
1977 - 2017 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Foreign Direct Investment |
277.1 2017 |
325.6 2016 |
-28.7 1991 |
812.8 2011 |
USD mn |
yearly |
1970 - 2017 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Direct Investment Abroad |
36.9 2012 |
49.6 2011 |
-1.3 2009 |
49.6 2011 |
USD mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Foreign Direct Investment: % of GDP |
4.4 2017 |
6.0 2016 |
-1.3 1991 |
10.2 2011 |
% |
yearly |
1970 - 2017 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Foreign Portfolio Investment |
0.757 2012 |
1.071 2011 |
-3.919 2005 |
1.071 2011 |
USD mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| 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 |
53.9 2017 |
44.1 2016 |
0.0 1976 |
120.9 2002 |
USD mn |
yearly |
1970 - 2017 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| External Debt: Short Term: % of GDP |
0.8 2017 |
0.8 2016 |
0.4 2014 |
4.5 2002 |
% |
yearly |
2002 - 2017 Updated on 2018-12-19 |
| Forecast: Current Account Balance |
-0.786 2024 |
-0.735 2023 |
-0.803 2008 |
-0.004 1998 |
USD bn |
yearly |
1980 - 2024 Updated on 2019-04-24 |
| BoP: Current Account: GI: GS: Goods: Imports |
-536,805.600 2012 |
-404,745.300 2011 |
-536,805.600 2012 |
-74,477.100 2003 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2019-04-24 |
| BoP: Current Account: Current Transfers: Debit |
-3,108.300 2012 |
-2,197.500 2011 |
-3,108.300 2012 |
-579.200 2007 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2019-04-24 |
| BoP: Current Account: GI: Income: Debit |
-20,379.000 2012 |
-17,564.400 2011 |
-28,800.100 2010 |
-8,864.000 2003 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2019-04-24 |
| BoP: Current Account: GI: Income: Credit |
1,765.900 2012 |
1,427.100 2011 |
50.500 2009 |
1,765.900 2012 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2019-04-24 |
| BoP: Current Account: Current Transfers: Credit |
98,336.600 2012 |
97,951.800 2011 |
13,536.700 2003 |
98,336.600 2012 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2019-04-24 |
| BoP: Current Account: Current Transfers |
95,228.300 2012 |
95,754.300 2011 |
12,861.700 2003 |
95,754.300 2011 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2019-04-24 |
| BoP: Current Account: GI: Income |
-18,613.100 2012 |
-16,137.300 2011 |
-28,610.300 2010 |
-8,601.500 2003 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2019-04-24 |
| BoP: Current Account |
-190,031.700 2012 |
-105,639.300 2011 |
-190,031.700 2012 |
-24,258.900 2003 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2019-04-24 |
| BoP: Current Account: GI: GS: Goods: Exports |
296,828.400 2012 |
240,931.400 2011 |
55,296.600 2003 |
296,828.400 2012 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2019-04-24 |
| BoP: Current and Capital Account |
-99,300.000 2012 |
-6,892.500 2011 |
-99,300.000 2012 |
819.100 2006 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2019-05-02 |
| BoP: Financial Account: Direct Investment |
13,489.900 2012 |
12,404.700 2011 |
4,032.900 2006 |
24,854.800 2008 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2014-08-22 |
| BoP: Current Account: GI: GS: Goods |
-239,977.200 2012 |
-163,814.000 2011 |
-239,977.200 2012 |
-19,180.600 2003 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2019-04-24 |
| BoP: Capital Account |
90,731.200 2012 |
98,746.800 2011 |
15,441.100 2003 |
98,746.800 2011 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2014-08-22 |
| BoP: Current and Capital Account |
-99,300.000 2012 |
-6,892.500 2011 |
-99,300.000 2012 |
819.100 2006 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2019-05-02 |
| BoP: Capital Account: Debit |
-30.500 2012 |
-23.500 2011 |
-30.500 2012 |
-14.200 2005 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2019-04-24 |
| BoP: Financial Account: Portfolio Investment Liabilities |
188.600 2012 |
167.600 2011 |
-464.100 2005 |
188.600 2012 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2014-08-22 |
| BoP: Financial Account: Portfolio Investment Assets |
21.100 2012 |
17.800 2011 |
-15.000 2010 |
21.100 2012 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2014-08-22 |
| BoP: Financial Account: Direct Investment: Abroad |
-9,191.100 2012 |
-7,756.200 2011 |
-9,191.100 2012 |
187.800 2009 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2014-08-22 |
| BoP: Current and Capital Account |
-99,300.000 2012 |
-6,892.500 2011 |
-99,300.000 2012 |
819.100 2006 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2019-05-02 |
| BoP: Financial Account |
75,753.700 2012 |
41,169.300 2011 |
-411.300 2006 |
75,753.700 2012 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2014-03-16 |
| BoP: Capital Account: Credit |
90,761.700 2012 |
98,770.200 2011 |
15,459.400 2003 |
98,770.200 2011 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2019-04-24 |
| BoP: Financial Account: Other Investment Liabilities |
72,981.000 2012 |
34,031.200 2011 |
-87.700 2006 |
72,981.000 2012 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2014-03-16 |
| BoP: Financial Account: Other Investment Assets |
-10,926.900 2012 |
-4,511.400 2011 |
-10,926.900 2012 |
5,346.700 2008 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2014-03-16 |
| BoP: Current and Capital Account |
-99,300.000 2012 |
-6,892.500 2011 |
-99,300.000 2012 |
819.100 2006 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2019-05-02 |
| BoP: Financial Account: Direct Investment: In Malawi |
22,681.000 2012 |
20,160.900 2011 |
4,836.800 2006 |
27,461.600 2008 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2014-08-22 |
| BoP: Net Errors And Omissions |
19,157.200 2012 |
-51,294.600 2011 |
-51,294.600 2011 |
27,086.500 2010 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2014-03-16 |
| BoP: Overall Balance |
-4,389.600 2012 |
-17,017.800 2011 |
-17,017.800 2011 |
20,380.400 2010 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2014-03-16 |
| BoP: Reserves and Related Items: Reserve Assets |
4,389.600 2012 |
17,017.800 2011 |
-20,380.400 2010 |
17,017.800 2011 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2014-03-16 |
| BoP: Current Account: GI: GS: Services |
-26,669.800 2012 |
-21,442.200 2011 |
-26,669.800 2012 |
-9,338.600 2003 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2019-04-24 |
| BoP: Current Account: GI: GS: Services: Credit |
18,009.300 2012 |
15,406.100 2011 |
5,058.500 2003 |
18,009.300 2012 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2019-04-24 |
| BoP: Current Account: GI: GS: Services: Debit |
-44,679.100 2012 |
-36,848.300 2011 |
-44,679.100 2012 |
-14,397.100 2003 |
MWK mn |
yearly |
2003 - 2012 Updated on 2019-04-24 |
| Public External Debt: USD |
1,556.400 2014 |
1,332.600 2013 |
531.900 2007 |
1,556.400 2014 |
USD mn |
yearly |
2007 - 2014 Updated on 2017-02-07 |
| Monetary | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Money Supply M2 |
1,590.313 Feb 2019 |
1,580.928 Jan 2019 |
100.659 Feb 1976 |
1,917.403 Nov 2011 |
USD mn |
monthly |
Jan 1975 - Feb 2019 Updated on 2019-04-10 |
| Domestic Credit |
1,284.9 Feb 2019 |
1,270.9 Jan 2019 |
-0.9 Jan 2001 |
2,167.7 Apr 2012 |
USD mn |
monthly |
Jan 1975 - Feb 2019 Updated on 2019-04-10 |
| Domestic Credit Growth |
7.3 Mar 2019 |
-0.6 Feb 2019 |
-101.8 Jan 2001 |
21,173.1 Jan 2002 |
% |
monthly |
Jan 1976 - Mar 2019 Updated on 2019-05-10 |
| Non Performing Loans Ratio |
6.1 Dec 2018 |
12.7 Jun 2018 |
3.1 Jun 2009 |
18.8 Sep 2017 |
% |
quarterly |
Dec 2003 - Dec 2018 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Money Supply M1 |
699.482 Feb 2019 |
693.652 Jan 2019 |
45.817 Nov 1984 |
1,022.429 Apr 2012 |
USD mn |
monthly |
Jan 1975 - Feb 2019 Updated on 2019-04-10 |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves |
866.5 Feb 2019 |
912.1 Jan 2019 |
10.4 Jan 1984 |
912.1 Jan 2019 |
USD mn |
monthly |
Jun 1965 - Feb 2019 Updated on 2019-04-08 |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves: % of GDP |
11.955 2017 |
11.393 2016 |
2.320 2009 |
11.955 2017 |
% |
yearly |
2002 - 2017 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves: Months of Import |
2.5 Sep 2018 |
2.0 Aug 2018 |
0.4 Nov 2008 |
20.1 Apr 2001 |
NA |
monthly |
Jan 1994 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-04-11 |
| Gold Reserves |
22.783 Nov 2015 |
22.783 Oct 2015 |
0.000 Nov 1977 |
22.850 Mar 2013 |
USD mn |
monthly |
Jan 1972 - Nov 2015 Updated on 2018-12-18 |
| Total Deposits |
76.376 Feb 2019 |
115.224 Jan 2019 |
13.452 Sep 2006 |
258.633 Mar 2012 |
USD mn |
monthly |
Feb 2005 - Feb 2019 Updated on 2019-04-10 |
| Monetary Aggregates: M2 |
1,174.100 Mar 2019 |
1,170.200 Feb 2019 |
0.091 Feb 1976 |
1,196.500 Dec 2018 |
MWK bn |
monthly |
Jan 1975 - Mar 2019 Updated on 2019-05-10 |
| Monetary Aggregates: M1 |
532.000 Mar 2019 |
514.700 Feb 2019 |
0.056 Feb 1976 |
563.900 Nov 2018 |
MWK bn |
monthly |
Jan 1975 - Mar 2019 Updated on 2019-05-10 |
| Monetary Aggregates: Quasi Money |
642.200 Mar 2019 |
655.600 Feb 2019 |
0.029 Jul 1975 |
655.600 Feb 2019 |
MWK bn |
monthly |
Jan 1975 - Mar 2019 Updated on 2019-05-10 |
| Monetary Aggregates: M2: YoY |
15.000 Mar 2019 |
13.400 Feb 2019 |
-11.961 Nov 1982 |
83.161 Aug 1995 |
% |
monthly |
Jan 1976 - Mar 2019 Updated on 2019-05-10 |
| Monetary Survey: Official Foreign Reserves |
501,218.400 Sep 2018 |
541,789.600 Aug 2018 |
15.500 Feb 1982 |
570,964.700 Oct 2017 |
MWK mn |
monthly |
Jan 1975 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2018-12-28 |
| Monetary Survey: Net Domestic Assets: Domestic Credit |
1,034.200 Mar 2019 |
945.500 Feb 2019 |
-0.071 Jan 2001 |
1,151.300 Nov 2018 |
MWK bn |
monthly |
Jan 1975 - Mar 2019 Updated on 2019-05-10 |
| Official Foreign Reserves: Months of Import |
2.498 Sep 2018 |
2.023 Aug 2018 |
0.370 Nov 2008 |
20.143 Apr 2001 |
NA |
monthly |
Jan 1994 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-04-11 |
| Bank Deposits |
82.900 Mar 2019 |
56.200 Feb 2019 |
1.860 Sep 2006 |
100.100 Nov 2018 |
MWK bn |
monthly |
Feb 2005 - Mar 2019 Updated on 2019-05-10 |
| Banking Statistics | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid Assets Ratio |
28.1 Dec 2018 |
28.4 Sep 2018 |
15.0 Jun 2011 |
34.8 Mar 2008 |
% |
quarterly |
Mar 2007 - Dec 2018 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Capital Adequacy Ratio |
18.8 Dec 2018 |
19.2 Jun 2018 |
13.7 Sep 2016 |
26.0 Mar 2007 |
% |
quarterly |
Mar 2006 - Dec 2018 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Commercial Banks: Assets |
1,670,543.500 Dec 2018 |
1,616,780.500 Nov 2018 |
78,081.400 Jan 2007 |
1,670,543.500 Dec 2018 |
MWK mn |
monthly |
Jan 2007 - Dec 2018 Updated on 2019-03-19 |
| Banking Sector: Return on Assets |
2.300 Dec 2018 |
2.300 Jun 2018 |
1.100 Mar 2018 |
8.700 Mar 2010 |
% |
quarterly |
Dec 2003 - Dec 2018 Updated on 2019-02-19 |
| Banking Sector: Return on Equity |
16.600 Dec 2018 |
16.900 Jun 2018 |
8.300 Mar 2018 |
59.500 Mar 2010 |
% |
quarterly |
Dec 2003 - Dec 2018 Updated on 2019-02-19 |
| Banking Sector: Capital Adequacy Ratio |
18.800 Dec 2018 |
19.200 Jun 2018 |
13.700 Sep 2016 |
26.000 Mar 2007 |
% |
quarterly |
Mar 2006 - Dec 2018 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Banking Sector: Capital Adequacy Ratio: Tier 1 Capital |
15.400 Dec 2018 |
15.500 Jun 2018 |
12.700 Dec 2015 |
30.000 Mar 2005 |
% |
quarterly |
Dec 2003 - Dec 2018 Updated on 2019-02-19 |
| Interest and Foreign Exchange Rates | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Lending Rate |
14.900 Mar 2019 |
14.900 Feb 2019 |
14.900 Mar 2019 |
65.000 Apr 2001 |
% pa |
monthly |
Jan 1980 - Mar 2019 Updated on 2019-05-10 |
| Exchange Rate against USD |
735.830 Feb 2019 |
735.960 Jan 2019 |
0.714 Oct 1967 |
747.820 Feb 2016 |
MWK/USD |
monthly |
Jan 1957 - Feb 2019 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Policy Rate |
16.00 Apr 2019 |
16.00 Mar 2019 |
8.00 Feb 1980 |
75.53 Feb 2001 |
% pa |
monthly |
Jan 1980 - Apr 2019 Updated on 2019-04-30 |
| Short Term Interest Rate |
9.74 Mar 2019 |
9.61 Feb 2019 |
5.66 Sep 2011 |
67.46 Dec 2000 |
% pa |
monthly |
Jan 1983 - Mar 2019 Updated on 2019-05-10 |
| Policy Rate: Month End: Bank Rate |
16.000 Apr 2019 |
16.000 Mar 2019 |
8.000 Feb 1980 |
75.530 Feb 2001 |
% pa |
monthly |
Jan 1980 - Apr 2019 Updated on 2019-04-30 |
| Commercial Banks: Avg Savings Deposits Rate |
4.580 Mar 2019 |
4.490 Feb 2019 |
3.250 Dec 1990 |
45.000 Jul 1995 |
% pa |
monthly |
Jan 1980 - Mar 2019 Updated on 2019-05-10 |
| Commercial Banks: Prime Lending Rate |
14.900 Mar 2019 |
14.900 Feb 2019 |
14.900 Mar 2019 |
65.000 Apr 2001 |
% pa |
monthly |
Jan 1980 - Mar 2019 Updated on 2019-05-10 |
| Short Term Interest Rate: Month End: Treasury Bills Yield: 91 Days |
9.740 Mar 2019 |
9.610 Feb 2019 |
5.660 Sep 2011 |
67.460 Dec 2000 |
% pa |
monthly |
Jan 1983 - Mar 2019 Updated on 2019-05-10 |
| Exchange Rate against US$: Monthly Average |
735.830 Feb 2019 |
735.960 Jan 2019 |
0.714 Oct 1967 |
747.820 Feb 2016 |
MWK/USD |
monthly |
Jan 1957 - Feb 2019 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Energy | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity Production |
122 Dec 2018 |
120 Nov 2018 |
77 Jul 2015 |
167 Sep 2011 |
GWh |
monthly |
Jan 2004 - Dec 2018 Updated on 2019-03-08 |
| Tourism | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor Arrivals |
837,000 2017 |
849,000 2016 |
192,000 1995 |
849,000 2016 |
Person |
yearly |
1995 - 2017 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Visitor Arrivals Growth |
-1.4 2017 |
5.5 2016 |
-10.2 2000 |
45.7 2006 |
% |
yearly |
1996 - 2017 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Tourism Revenue |
35 2017 |
30 2016 |
22 1995 |
75 2004 |
USD mn |
yearly |
1995 - 2017 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Tourism Revenue Growth |
16.7 2017 |
-23.1 2016 |
-36.0 2005 |
68.0 1999 |
% |
yearly |
1996 - 2017 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Financial Market | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Market Index |
27,138.7 Apr 2019 |
27,303.7 Mar 2019 |
457.3 Jan 2004 |
32,373.2 Sep 2018 |
11Nov1996=100 |
monthly |
Jan 2004 - Apr 2019 Updated on 2019-05-02 |
| 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 2019-04-24 |
| Equity Market Index: Month End: All Shares (MASI) |
27,138.650 Apr 2019 |
27,303.650 Mar 2019 |
457.270 Jan 2004 |
32,373.190 Sep 2018 |
11Nov1996=100 |
monthly |
Jan 2004 - Apr 2019 Updated on 2019-05-02 |
| Market Capitalization: Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) |
10,390,610.090 Aug 2017 |
9,856,500.670 Jul 2017 |
584,167.370 Jan 2004 |
10,390,610.090 Aug 2017 |
MWK mn |
monthly |
Jan 2004 - Aug 2017 Updated on 2017-11-03 |
| Shares Trading: Malawi Stock Exchange: Value |
5,237,292.482 Apr 2019 |
4,822,061.593 Mar 2019 |
2,710.000 Feb 2004 |
31,210,863.821 Apr 2015 |
MWK th |
monthly |
Jan 2004 - Apr 2019 Updated on 2019-05-13 |
| Shares Trading: Malawi Stock Exchange: Volume |
53,606,240.000 Apr 2019 |
207,926,826.000 Mar 2019 |
423,645.000 Feb 2004 |
2,076,225,070.000 Mar 2013 |
Unit |
monthly |
Jan 2004 - Apr 2019 Updated on 2019-05-13 |
| Transport and Telecommunications | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Registered |
139.000 2015 |
136.000 2014 |
69.000 2005 |
139.000 2015 |
Unit th |
yearly |
2005 - 2015 Updated on 2018-10-10 |
| Number of Subscriber Fixed Line |
17,337.000 2017 |
11,234.000 2016 |
3,500.000 1960 |
227,295.000 2012 |
Unit |
yearly |
1960 - 2017 Updated on 2018-10-18 |
| Number of Subscriber Mobile |
7,772,503.000 2017 |
7,178,384.000 2016 |
0.000 1994 |
7,772,503.000 2017 |
Person |
yearly |
1960 - 2017 Updated on 2018-09-19 |
| Teledensity: Fixed Line |
0.093 2017 |
0.062 2016 |
0.062 2016 |
1.412 2012 |
Number |
yearly |
1960 - 2017 Updated on 2019-04-25 |
| Teledensity: Mobile |
41.738 2017 |
39.678 2016 |
0.000 1994 |
41.738 2017 |
Number |
yearly |
1960 - 2017 Updated on 2019-04-25 |
| Exports: ICT Goods |
1,429.170 2015 |
8,435.078 2014 |
41.798 2003 |
8,435.078 2014 |
USD th |
yearly |
2000 - 2015 Updated on 2017-02-22 |
| Exports: Telecommunication Equipment |
2,117.771 2017 |
1,170.907 2016 |
67.466 2002 |
4,020.799 2014 |
USD th |
yearly |
1995 - 2017 Updated on 2018-10-10 |
| Exports: Television |
62.470 2017 |
66.710 2016 |
5.879 2002 |
198.267 1996 |
USD th |
yearly |
1995 - 2017 Updated on 2018-10-10 |
| Imports: ICT Goods |
76,993.431 2015 |
93,620.120 2014 |
21,000.407 2000 |
111,932.961 2010 |
USD th |
yearly |
2000 - 2015 Updated on 2017-02-22 |
| Imports: Telecommunication Equipment |
63,404.386 2017 |
70,182.315 2016 |
9,993.150 2000 |
77,781.682 2010 |
USD th |
yearly |
1995 - 2017 Updated on 2018-10-10 |
| Imports: Television |
5,054.016 2017 |
3,841.278 2016 |
772.151 2001 |
5,150.894 2014 |
USD th |
yearly |
1995 - 2017 Updated on 2018-10-10 |
| Passenger Traffic: Rail |
28.000 Sep 2018 |
32.000 Aug 2018 |
0.000 Feb 2012 |
152.000 Aug 2012 |
Person th |
monthly |
Jan 2007 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-02-14 |
| Passenger Traffic: Lake |
8.000 Sep 2018 |
6.000 Aug 2018 |
1.000 Jan 2018 |
9.000 Nov 2008 |
Person th |
monthly |
Jan 2007 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-02-14 |
| Passenger Traffic: Air: Lilongwe |
30.000 Dec 2017 |
26.000 Nov 2017 |
3.000 Nov 2011 |
30.000 Dec 2017 |
Person th |
monthly |
Jan 2007 - Dec 2017 Updated on 2019-02-14 |
| Freight Traffic: Air: Lilongwe |
353.430 May 2016 |
215.524 Apr 2016 |
3.000 Nov 2011 |
33,829.000 May 2012 |
Ton |
monthly |
Jan 2007 - May 2016 Updated on 2018-07-12 |
| No of Newly Registered Motor Vehicles |
2,386.000 Apr 2015 |
2,048.000 Mar 2015 |
11.000 Jan 2008 |
4,195.000 Oct 2011 |
Unit |
monthly |
Jan 2007 - Apr 2015 Updated on 2016-08-24 |
| No of Newly Registered Motor Vehicles: Passenger Cars |
1,393.000 Apr 2015 |
1,131.000 Mar 2015 |
9.000 Jan 2008 |
2,047.000 Oct 2011 |
Unit |
monthly |
Jan 2007 - Apr 2015 Updated on 2016-08-24 |
| No of Newly Registered Motor Vehicles: Commercial Vehicles (CV) |
584.000 Apr 2015 |
525.000 Mar 2015 |
1.000 Jan 2008 |
1,189.000 Oct 2011 |
Unit |
monthly |
Jan 2007 - Apr 2015 Updated on 2016-08-24 |
