Mining and quarrying, value added (current US$) in Malawi
Malawi: Mining and quarrying, value added (current US$) was 143.23 million current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mining and quarrying, value added in Malawi, 1978–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mining and quarrying, value added in Malawi is 143.23 million current US$, measured in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.9% on the previous year and up 473.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mining and quarrying, value added in Malawi peaked at 147.49 million current US$ in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0 current US$, in 1978.
That places Malawi 32nd out of 50 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mining and quarrying, value added (current US$) in Malawi, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 2000 | 22.44 million current US$ | — |
| 2001 | 24.99 million current US$ | +11.4% |
| 2002 | 24.87 million current US$ | -0.5% |
| 2003 | 27.57 million current US$ | +10.9% |
| 2004 | 29.61 million current US$ | +7.4% |
| 2005 | 34.10 million current US$ | +15.2% |
| 2006 | 34.41 million current US$ | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 41.47 million current US$ | +20.5% |
| 2008 | 64.06 million current US$ | +54.5% |
| 2009 | 76.39 million current US$ | +19.2% |
| 2010 | 147.49 million current US$ | +93.1% |
| 2011 | 143.23 million current US$ | -2.9% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 143.23 million current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 119.91 million current US$, 1.2× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 143.23 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 348.41 million current US$, 41% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 1 |
| 2000s | 37.99 million current US$ | 22.44 million current US$ | 76.39 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 145.36 million current US$ | 143.23 million current US$ | 147.49 million current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
More economy & growth data for Malawi
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -14.03 % change on previous year (2024)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mining and quarrying, value added in Malawi?
- Mining and quarrying, value added in Malawi was 143.23 million current US$ in 2011, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest mining and quarrying, value added recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 147.49 million current US$ in 2010.
- What is the lowest mining and quarrying, value added recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current US$ in 1978.
- How does Malawi rank for mining and quarrying, value added?
- Malawi ranks 32nd out of 50 countries with data for 2011.
- Is mining and quarrying, value added rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 473.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of Mining and quarrying, value added (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Value added in mining and quarrying is defined as the value of output of the mining and quarrying industries less the value of intermediate consumption (intermediate inputs). Mining and quarrying is a subset of industry (ISIC 10-14). Data are in current U.S. dollars.