Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Malawi
Malawi: Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate was 24.72 % change on previous year in 2025. ▲ Rising
Imports of goods and services (current 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 (current lcu), annual growth rate in Malawi is 24.72 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 1.3% on the previous year and up 196.7% over ten years.
That places Malawi 21st out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Malawi, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 8.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 2019 | 11.39 % change on previous year | +36.7% |
| 2020 | 3.02 % change on previous year | -73.5% |
| 2021 | 20.07 % change on previous year | +565.0% |
| 2022 | 19.69 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 2023 | 27.14 % change on previous year | +37.8% |
| 2024 | 24.4 % change on previous year | -10.1% |
| 2025 | 24.72 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9.86 % change on previous year | 8.33 % change on previous year | 11.39 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2020s | 19.84 % change on previous year | 3.02 % change on previous year | 27.14 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
- 18 Iraq 28.75 % change on previous year compare
- 19 Guinea 26 % change on previous year compare
- 20 Afghanistan 25.24 % change on previous year compare
- 22 United States Virgin Islands 24.67 % change on previous year compare
- 23 Uganda 24.24 % change on previous year compare
- 24 Niger 24.13 % 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)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate 31.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), per unit of GDP 1.18 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), per capita 793.06 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate 32.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP 2,068 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per capita 1.39 million current LCU per person (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate 24.44 % change on previous year (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1065 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Malawi?
- Imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Malawi was 24.72 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 27.14 % change on previous year in 2023.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.02 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Malawi rank for imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Malawi ranks 21st out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 196.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current 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 (current 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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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.