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
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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11.4% | 11.3% | 11.5% | 3 |
| 2020s | 11.7% | 10.7% | 12.8% | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Malawi
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -18.1% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 28.4% (2025)
- GDP per capita 548.16 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 12.18 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 548.16 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 1,751 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 1.46 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 835.90 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 1.83 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 1.04 billion current US$ (2025)
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.