Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Malawi
Malawi: Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), annual growth rate was 2.5 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Malawi, 2018–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Malawi is 2.5 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 1,151.7% on the previous year and up 117.9% over ten years.
Malawi ranks 123rd of 178 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Malawi, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -13.95 % change on previous year | — |
| 2019 | 6.57 % change on previous year | -147.1% |
| 2020 | 8.15 % change on previous year | +24.0% |
| 2021 | 5.19 % change on previous year | -36.3% |
| 2022 | -16.46 % change on previous year | -417.0% |
| 2023 | 1.73 % change on previous year | -110.5% |
| 2024 | -0.2377 % change on previous year | -113.7% |
| 2025 | 2.5 % change on previous year | -1151.7% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 2.5 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is 7.42 % change on previous year, 34% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 2.5 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.02 % change on previous year, 62% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | -3.69 % change on previous year | -13.95 % change on previous year | 6.57 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2020s | 0.1448 % change on previous year | -16.46 % change on previous year | 8.15 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
- 120 Cyprus 2.53 % change on previous year compare
- 121 Tanzania 2.53 % change on previous year compare
- 122 Montenegro 2.51 % change on previous year compare
- 124 Netherlands 2.42 % change on previous year compare
- 125 Slovenia 2.11 % change on previous year compare
- 126 Kazakhstan 2.1 % change on previous year 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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 56.42 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.005 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 2.61 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 257.97 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 20.57 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0228 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 11.91 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate -29.8 % change on previous year (2020)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Malawi?
- Imports of goods and services (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Malawi was 2.5 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 8.15 % change on previous year in 2020.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was -16.46 % change on previous year in 2022.
- How does Malawi rank for imports of goods and services (constant lcu), annual growth rate?
- Malawi ranks 123rd out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (constant lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 117.9%. 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 Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.