Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU) in Malawi
Malawi: Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU) was 715.50 billion constant LCU in 2025. ▼ Falling
Exports as a capacity to import in Malawi, 2017–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exports as a capacity to import in Malawi is 715.50 billion constant LCU, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 3.0% on the previous year and down 13.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports as a capacity to import in Malawi peaked at 886.29 billion constant LCU in 2021 and was at its lowest, 652.62 billion constant LCU, in 2022.
That places Malawi 74th out of 179 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU) in Malawi, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 827.84 billion constant LCU | — |
| 2018 | 670.80 billion constant LCU | -19.0% |
| 2019 | 813.37 billion constant LCU | +21.3% |
| 2020 | 774.47 billion constant LCU | -4.8% |
| 2021 | 886.29 billion constant LCU | +14.4% |
| 2022 | 652.62 billion constant LCU | -26.4% |
| 2023 | 681.03 billion constant LCU | +4.4% |
| 2024 | 694.66 billion constant LCU | +2.0% |
| 2025 | 715.50 billion constant LCU | +3.0% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 715.50 billion constant LCU is above the median for low income countries, which is 418.88 billion constant LCU, 1.7× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 715.50 billion constant LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 715.50 billion constant LCU, 1.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 770.67 billion constant LCU | 670.80 billion constant LCU | 827.84 billion constant LCU | 3 |
| 2020s | 734.09 billion constant LCU | 652.62 billion constant LCU | 886.29 billion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -12.14 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 0.0151 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -16.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 0.0111 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0125 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports as a capacity to import in Malawi?
- Exports as a capacity to import in Malawi was 715.50 billion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest exports as a capacity to import recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 886.29 billion constant LCU in 2021.
- What is the lowest exports as a capacity to import recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 652.62 billion constant LCU in 2022.
- How does Malawi rank for exports as a capacity to import?
- Malawi ranks 74th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is exports as a capacity to import rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exports as a capacity to import equals the current price value of exports of goods and services deflated by the import price index. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.