Communications, computer, etc. in Malawi
Malawi: Communications, computer, etc. was 74.9% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Communications, computer, etc. in Malawi, 1978–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of service exports, BoP.
Analysis
In 2024, communications, computer, etc. in Malawi stood at 74.9%.
The figure is up 2.3% on the previous year and up 154.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, communications, computer, etc. in Malawi peaked at 78.4% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 10.0%, in 1987.
That places Malawi 8th out of 196 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Communications, computer, etc. in Malawi, year by year
| Year | % of service exports, BoP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 17.1% | — |
| 1979 | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| 1980 | 19.8% | +17.0% |
| 1981 | 22.5% | +13.9% |
| 1982 | 25.9% | +14.9% |
| 1983 | 32.2% | +24.8% |
| 1984 | 19.9% | -38.3% |
| 1985 | 23.3% | +17.2% |
| 1986 | 12.8% | -45.0% |
| 1987 | 10.0% | -21.7% |
| 1988 | 28.0% | +178.9% |
| 1989 | 12.7% | -54.6% |
| 1990 | 11.2% | -11.9% |
| 1991 | 29.2% | +160.4% |
| 1992 | 13.7% | -52.9% |
| 1993 | 22.2% | +61.8% |
| 2003 | 16.2% | -26.9% |
| 2004 | 13.9% | -14.7% |
| 2005 | 11.8% | -14.9% |
| 2006 | 12.3% | +4.4% |
| 2007 | 15.4% | +25.3% |
| 2008 | 14.6% | -5.6% |
| 2009 | 16.7% | +15.0% |
| 2010 | 17.2% | +2.8% |
| 2011 | 22.7% | +32.2% |
| 2012 | 30.6% | +34.3% |
| 2013 | 36.8% | +20.3% |
| 2014 | 29.5% | -19.9% |
| 2015 | 29.4% | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 37.1% | +26.1% |
| 2017 | 32.9% | -11.5% |
| 2018 | 34.9% | +6.1% |
| 2019 | 66.9% | +91.8% |
| 2020 | 77.6% | +16.1% |
| 2021 | 78.4% | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 70.8% | -9.6% |
| 2023 | 73.2% | +3.3% |
| 2024 | 74.9% | +2.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 17.0% | 16.9% | 17.1% | 2 |
| 1980s | 20.7% | 10.0% | 32.2% | 10 |
| 1990s | 19.1% | 11.2% | 29.2% | 4 |
| 2000s | 14.4% | 11.8% | 16.7% | 7 |
| 2010s | 33.8% | 17.2% | 66.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 75.0% | 70.8% | 78.4% | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Malawi
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.07 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.6 Percent per annum (2029)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.1481 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 99.42 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), annual 2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 101.32 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 68,036 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), annual growth rate 45.12 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.4866 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is communications, computer, etc. in Malawi?
- Communications, computer, etc. in Malawi was 74.9% in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 78.4% in 2021.
- What is the lowest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.0% in 1987.
- How does Malawi rank for communications, computer, etc.?
- Malawi ranks 8th out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is communications, computer, etc. rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 154.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Communications, computer, etc. (% of service exports, BoP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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 exports which are services provided by residents to non-residents.