China vs Malawi: Communications, computer, etc.
Communications, computer, etc. over time
- China
- Malawi
How they compare
Malawi currently reports 37.5% against 36.8% in China, a difference of 0.7%.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 43 shared years of data; in 1982 it was China ahead.
China ranks 94th and Malawi ranks 91st of 198 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, China averaged higher in 3 and Malawi in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Malawi | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 22.4% | 5.6% | 16.9% | China |
| 1990s | 27.5% | 8.9% | 18.6% | China |
| 2000s | 32.1% | 29.4% | 2.8% | China |
| 2010s | 24.8% | 35.7% | 10.9% | Malawi |
| 2020s | 42.0% | 44.8% | 2.8% | Malawi |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher communications, computer, etc., China or Malawi?
- Malawi, at 37.5% against 36.8% in China as of 2024.
- What is the difference in communications, computer, etc. between China and Malawi?
- 0.7%, with Malawi ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Malawi?
- 43 years are reported by both, from 1982 to 2024.
- How do China and Malawi rank globally for communications, computer, etc.?
- China ranks 94th and Malawi ranks 91st of 198 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Communications, computer, information, and other services cover international telecommunications; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; personal, cultural, and recreational services; manufacturing services on physical inputs owned by others; and maintenance and repair services and government services not included elsewhere. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service imports which are services provided by non-residents to residents.