Economic Growth in Malawi
The economy of Malawi recorded an average growth rate of 3.6% in the decade to 2022. In 2022, real GDP growth was 0.8%. For more GDP information, visit our dedicated page.
Malawi GDP Chart
Note: This chart displays Economic Growth (GDP, annual variation in %) for Malawi from 2018 to 2017.
Source: Macrobond.
Malawi GDP Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economic Growth (GDP, ann. var. %) | 5.4 | 1.0 | 4.6 | 0.9 | - |
| GDP (USD bn) | 11.2 | 11.9 | 12.5 | 12.6 | - |
| GDP (LCU bn) | 8,220 | 8,815 | 9,976 | 11,796 | - |
| Economic Growth (Nominal GDP, ann. var. %) | 13.6 | 7.2 | 13.2 | 18.2 | - |
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