Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Malawi

Malawi: Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares was 236.92 million US dollar in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
236.92 million US dollar
Change on year
up 14.3%
World rank
111th
of 158 countries
All-time high
352.08 million US dollar
in 2019
All-time low
120,000 US dollar
in 2015
Years of data
23
2002–2024

Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Malawi, 2002–2024

0100.0M200.0M300.0M400.0M2002201320242002: 1.1M US dollar2003: 1.6M US dollar2004: 2.1M US dollar2005: 2.9M US dollar2006: 3.9M US dollar2007: 5.4M US dollar2008: 7.8M US dollar2009: 10.5M US dollar2010: 5.9M US dollar2011: 5.3M US dollar2012: 4.5M US dollar2013: 4.7M US dollar2014: 5.7M US dollar2015: 120.0k US dollar2016: 126.0M US dollar2017: 261.0M US dollar2018: 339.7M US dollar2019: 352.1M US dollar2020: 180.4M US dollar2021: 205.1M US dollar2022: 236.5M US dollar2023: 207.3M US dollar2024: 236.9M US dollar

Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.

Analysis

The most recent figure for direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Malawi is 236.92 million US dollar, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 14.3% on the previous year and up 4,058.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Malawi peaked at 352.08 million US dollar in 2019 and was at its lowest, 120,000 US dollar, in 2015.

That places Malawi 111th out of 158 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Malawi, year by year

Annual values for Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares (Assets, Positions, US dollar) in Malawi, 2002 to 2024.
Year US dollar Change
2002 1.06 million US dollar
2003 1.64 million US dollar +54.9%
2004 2.07 million US dollar +26.2%
2005 2.85 million US dollar +37.7%
2006 3.91 million US dollar +37.2%
2007 5.38 million US dollar +37.6%
2008 7.83 million US dollar +45.5%
2009 10.53 million US dollar +34.5%
2010 5.90 million US dollar -44.0%
2011 5.30 million US dollar -10.2%
2012 4.50 million US dollar -15.1%
2013 4.69 million US dollar +4.2%
2014 5.70 million US dollar +21.5%
2015 120,000 US dollar -97.9%
2016 126.00 million US dollar +104900.0%
2017 261.00 million US dollar +107.1%
2018 339.73 million US dollar +30.2%
2019 352.08 million US dollar +3.6%
2020 180.37 million US dollar -48.8%
2021 205.13 million US dollar +13.7%
2022 236.52 million US dollar +15.3%
2023 207.34 million US dollar -12.3%
2024 236.92 million US dollar +14.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 4.41 million US dollar 1.06 million US dollar 10.53 million US dollar 8
2010s 110.50 million US dollar 120,000 US dollar 352.08 million US dollar 10
2020s 213.26 million US dollar 180.37 million US dollar 236.92 million US dollar 5

Countries ranked near Malawi

  1. 108 West Bank and Gaza 320.00 million US dollar compare
  2. 109 Bangladesh 283.97 million US dollar compare
  3. 110 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 241.42 million US dollar compare
  4. 112 Uzbekistan 234.02 million US dollar compare
  5. 113 Montenegro 229.88 million US dollar compare
  6. 114 Burkina Faso 207.43 million US dollar compare

See the full ranking of 161 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Malawi?
Direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Malawi was 236.92 million US dollar in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest direct investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Malawi?
The highest recorded value was 352.08 million US dollar in 2019.
What is the lowest direct investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Malawi?
The lowest recorded value was 120,000 US dollar in 2015.
How does Malawi rank for direct investment, equity and investment fund shares?
Malawi ranks 111th out of 158 countries with data for 2024.
Is direct investment, equity and investment fund shares rising or falling in Malawi?
Over the last ten years it is up 4,058.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Malawi data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares (Assets, Positions, US dollar)
Unit
US dollar
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
161 places, 3,787 data points, 1948–2025
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The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.