Modern contraceptive prevalence vs gdp per capita in Malawi
Malawi: Modern contraceptive prevalence vs gdp per capita was 64.73 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Modern contraceptive prevalence vs gdp per capita in Malawi, 1984–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for modern contraceptive prevalence vs gdp per capita in Malawi is 64.73, measured in 2020. That is the highest value across all 10 years on record.
That represents a change of up 53.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, modern contraceptive prevalence vs gdp per capita in Malawi peaked at 64.73 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 3.2, in 1984.
That places Malawi 22nd out of 113 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Modern contraceptive prevalence vs gdp per capita in Malawi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 3.2 | — |
| 1992 | 7.4 | +131.2% |
| 1996 | 14.4 | +94.6% |
| 2000 | 26.1 | +81.2% |
| 2004 | 28.1 | +7.7% |
| 2006 | 38.63 | +37.5% |
| 2010 | 42.2 | +9.2% |
| 2014 | 57.35 | +35.9% |
| 2016 | 58.1 | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 64.73 | +11.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 1 |
| 1990s | 10.9 | 7.4 | 14.4 | 2 |
| 2000s | 30.94 | 26.1 | 38.63 | 3 |
| 2010s | 52.55 | 42.2 | 58.1 | 3 |
| 2020s | 64.73 | 64.73 | 64.73 | 1 |
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)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 8.71 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.8979 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita 602.96 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current US$), annual growth rate 32.63 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9892 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per capita 664.23 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), annual growth rate 33.58 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP 1,732 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is modern contraceptive prevalence vs gdp per capita in Malawi?
- Modern contraceptive prevalence vs gdp per capita in Malawi was 64.73 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest modern contraceptive prevalence vs gdp per capita recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 64.73 in 2020.
- What is the lowest modern contraceptive prevalence vs gdp per capita recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.2 in 1984.
- How does Malawi rank for modern contraceptive prevalence vs gdp per capita?
- Malawi ranks 22nd out of 113 countries with data for 2020.
- Is modern contraceptive prevalence vs gdp per capita rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Modern contraceptive prevalence vs gdp per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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