Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Malawi
Malawi: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 11.0% in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
11.0%
Change on year
down 14.3%
World rank
90th
of 202 countries
All-time high
12.8%
in 2023
All-time low
10.7%
in 2022
Years of data
8
2017–2024
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Malawi, 2017–2024
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2024, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Malawi stood at 11.0%.
That represents a change of down 14.3% on the previous year and down 2.9% over ten years.
That places Malawi 90th out of 202 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Malawi, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 11.3% | — |
| 2018 | 11.4% | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 11.5% | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 12.1% | +4.6% |
| 2021 | 11.9% | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 10.7% | -9.6% |
| 2023 | 12.8% | +19.1% |
| 2024 | 11.0% | -14.3% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 11.0% is above the median for low income countries, which is 7.0%, 1.6× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 11.0% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.4%, 1.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11.4% | 11.3% | 11.5% | 3 |
| 2020s | 11.7% | 10.7% | 12.8% | 5 |
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)
- 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 share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Malawi?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Malawi was 11.0% in 2024, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 12.8% in 2023.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.7% in 2022.
- How does Malawi rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Malawi ranks 90th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.