Gross domestic product (GDP), gaps filled in Malawi
Malawi: Gross domestic product (GDP), gaps filled was 26.47 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
26.47 billion international-$ in 2011 prices
Change on year
up 0.8%
World rank
134th
of 166 countries
All-time high
26.47 billion international-$ in 2011 prices
in 2022
All-time low
1.45 billion international-$ in 2011 prices
in 1950
Years of data
73
1950–2022
Gross domestic product (GDP), gaps filled in Malawi, 1950–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices.
Analysis
Malawi recorded 26.47 billion international-$ in 2011 prices for gross domestic product (gdp), gaps filled in 2022. That is the highest value across all 73 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.8% on the previous year and up 42.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), gaps filled in Malawi peaked at 26.47 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.45 billion international-$ in 2011 prices, in 1950.
That places Malawi 134th out of 166 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), gaps filled in Malawi, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2011 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 1.45 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | — |
| 1951 | 1.52 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.3% |
| 1952 | 1.58 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.9% |
| 1953 | 1.64 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.3% |
| 1954 | 1.71 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.3% |
| 1955 | 1.74 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.6% |
| 1956 | 1.89 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.4% |
| 1957 | 1.96 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.1% |
| 1958 | 2.04 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.6% |
| 1959 | 2.11 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.6% |
| 1960 | 2.17 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.7% |
| 1961 | 2.27 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.0% |
| 1962 | 2.27 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.1% |
| 1963 | 2.23 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -1.7% |
| 1964 | 2.18 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -2.2% |
| 1965 | 2.48 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +13.5% |
| 1966 | 2.73 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +10.3% |
| 1967 | 3.01 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +10.2% |
| 1968 | 2.98 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -1.1% |
| 1969 | 3.17 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.5% |
| 1970 | 3.21 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.3% |
| 1971 | 3.68 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +14.4% |
| 1972 | 4.05 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +10.2% |
| 1973 | 4.39 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.4% |
| 1974 | 4.71 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.2% |
| 1975 | 4.97 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.5% |
| 1976 | 5.21 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.9% |
| 1977 | 5.48 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.2% |
| 1978 | 5.97 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.9% |
| 1979 | 6.25 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.7% |
| 1980 | 6.28 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.6% |
| 1981 | 5.97 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -4.9% |
| 1982 | 6.03 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.9% |
| 1983 | 6.28 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.3% |
| 1984 | 6.57 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.6% |
| 1985 | 7.08 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.8% |
| 1986 | 7.12 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.6% |
| 1987 | 7.28 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.3% |
| 1988 | 7.48 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.7% |
| 1989 | 7.85 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.9% |
| 1990 | 8.21 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.6% |
| 1991 | 8.90 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.4% |
| 1992 | 8.23 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -7.6% |
| 1993 | 9.00 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +9.5% |
| 1994 | 8.06 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -10.5% |
| 1995 | 9.16 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +13.6% |
| 1996 | 10.06 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +9.9% |
| 1997 | 10.72 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.5% |
| 1998 | 10.82 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.0% |
| 1999 | 11.19 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.4% |
| 2000 | 11.27 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.7% |
| 2001 | 10.81 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -4.1% |
| 2002 | 10.98 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 11.58 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.4% |
| 2004 | 12.18 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.1% |
| 2005 | 12.54 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.9% |
| 2006 | 13.08 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.3% |
| 2007 | 14.28 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +9.2% |
| 2008 | 15.29 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.1% |
| 2009 | 16.49 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.8% |
| 2010 | 17.50 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.1% |
| 2011 | 18.22 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.1% |
| 2012 | 18.56 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 19.53 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.2% |
| 2014 | 20.64 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.7% |
| 2015 | 21.25 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 21.73 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.3% |
| 2017 | 22.60 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.0% |
| 2018 | 23.60 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.4% |
| 2019 | 24.88 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.4% |
| 2020 | 25.11 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.9% |
| 2021 | 26.26 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.6% |
| 2022 | 26.47 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.8% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 26.47 billion international-$ in 2011 prices is below the median for low income countries, which is 30.55 billion international-$ in 2011 prices, 87% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 26.47 billion international-$ in 2011 prices is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 26.73 billion international-$ in 2011 prices, 99% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.76 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 1.45 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 2.11 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1960s | 2.55 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 2.17 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 3.17 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.79 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 3.21 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 6.25 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.80 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 5.97 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 7.85 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.44 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 8.06 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 11.19 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.85 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10.81 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 16.49 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.85 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 17.50 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 24.88 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 25.94 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 25.11 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 26.47 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 3 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
- 131 North Macedonia 28.77 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 132 Rwanda 28.47 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 133 Mauritius 26.99 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 135 Zimbabwe 25.90 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 136 Niger 24.78 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 137 Chad 24.12 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
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 gross domestic product (gdp), gaps filled in Malawi?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), gaps filled in Malawi was 26.47 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), gaps filled recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 26.47 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), gaps filled recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.45 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 1950.
- How does Malawi rank for gross domestic product (gdp), gaps filled?
- Malawi ranks 134th out of 166 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), gaps filled rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.6%. 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 Gross domestic product (GDP), gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross domestic product (GDP) with 51 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Gross domestic product (GDP) with 51 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.