What is gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in Malawi?

Gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in Malawi was 124,691 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).

What is the highest gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre recorded in Malawi?

The highest recorded value was 124,691 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023.

What is the lowest gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre recorded in Malawi?

The lowest recorded value was 10,706 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 1963.

How does Malawi rank for gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre?

Malawi ranks 157th out of 208 countries with data for 2023.

Is gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre rising or falling in Malawi?

Over the last ten years it is up 38.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Malawi data come from?

The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

GDP (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre in Malawi

Name: GDP (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre in Malawi
Creator: Statizoid (derived)
License: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page

Malawi: GDP (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre was 124,691 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)

124,691 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre

Change on year

up 1.9%

World rank

157th

of 208 countries

All-time high

124,691 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre

in 2023

All-time low

10,706 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre

in 1963

Years of data

1961–2023

GDP (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre in Malawi, 1961–2023

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre.

Analysis

In 2023, gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in Malawi stood at 124,691 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.

That represents a change of up 1.9% on the previous year and up 38.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in Malawi peaked at 124,691 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 10,706 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, in 1963.

That places Malawi 157th out of 208 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

GDP (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre in Malawi, year by year

Annual values for GDP (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre in Malawi, 1961 to 2023.
Year	constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	Change
1961	10,785 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	—
1962	10,857 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+0.7%
1963	10,706 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	-1.4%
1964	10,991 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+2.7%
1965	12,488 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+13.6%
1966	14,142 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+13.2%
1967	15,172 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+7.3%
1968	14,880 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	-1.9%
1969	15,756 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+5.9%
1970	15,831 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+0.5%
1971	18,399 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+16.2%
1972	19,545 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+6.2%
1973	19,995 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+2.3%
1974	21,430 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+7.2%
1975	22,734 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+6.1%
1976	23,870 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+5.0%
1977	25,044 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+4.9%
1978	27,485 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+9.7%
1979	28,693 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+4.4%
1980	28,810 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+0.4%
1981	27,286 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	-5.3%
1982	27,969 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+2.5%
1983	29,009 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+3.7%
1984	30,564 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+5.4%
1985	31,961 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+4.6%
1986	31,892 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	-0.2%
1987	32,411 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+1.6%
1988	33,440 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+3.2%
1989	33,890 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+1.3%
1990	35,819 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+5.7%
1991	38,946 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+8.7%
1992	36,091 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	-7.3%
1993	39,588 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+9.7%
1994	35,534 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	-10.2%
1995	41,479 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+16.7%
1996	44,514 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+7.3%
1997	46,202 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+3.8%
1998	48,002 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+3.9%
1999	49,462 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+3.0%
2000	50,242 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+1.6%
2001	47,742 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	-5.0%
2002	48,554 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+1.7%
2003	51,324 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+5.7%
2004	54,106 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+5.4%
2005	55,874 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+3.3%
2006	58,501 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+4.7%
2007	64,117 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+9.6%
2008	69,015 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+7.6%
2009	74,763 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+8.3%
2010	79,902 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+6.9%
2011	83,843 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+4.9%
2012	85,436 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+1.9%
2013	90,059 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+5.4%
2014	95,125 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+5.6%
2015	97,788 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+2.8%
2016	100,233 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+2.5%
2017	104,242 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+4.0%
2018	108,780 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+4.4%
2019	114,999 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+5.7%
2020	115,912 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+0.8%
2021	121,195 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+4.6%
2022	122,312 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+0.9%
2023	124,691 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	+1.9%

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	12,864 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	10,706 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	15,756 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	9
1970s	22,303 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	15,831 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	28,693 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	10
1980s	30,723 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	27,286 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	33,890 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	10
1990s	41,564 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	35,534 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	49,462 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	10
2000s	57,424 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	47,742 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	74,763 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	10
2010s	96,041 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	79,902 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	114,999 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	10
2020s	121,028 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	115,912 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	124,691 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre	4

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Frequently asked questions

What is gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in Malawi?: Gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in Malawi was 124,691 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre recorded in Malawi?: The highest recorded value was 124,691 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023.
What is the lowest gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre recorded in Malawi?: The lowest recorded value was 10,706 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 1963.
How does Malawi rank for gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre?: Malawi ranks 157th out of 208 countries with data for 2023.
Is gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre rising or falling in Malawi?: Over the last ten years it is up 38.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Malawi data come from?: The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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GDP (constant 2015 US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.

GDP (constant 2015 US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)

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Indicator: GDP (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre
Unit: constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 256 places, 13,494 data points, 1961–2023
Last refreshed: 26 August 2026

GDP (constant 2015 US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.