Portfolio investment, net in Malawi
Malawi: Portfolio investment, net was -2.65 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio investment, net in Malawi, 2003–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2024, portfolio investment, net in Malawi stood at -2.65 million.
That represents a change of down 11.4% on the previous year and up 69.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net in Malawi peaked at 207.85 million in 2020 and was at its lowest, -477.32 million, in 2019.
That places Malawi 121st out of 194 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Portfolio investment, net in Malawi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | -89,062 | — |
| 2004 | 80,075 | -189.9% |
| 2005 | 3.97 million | +4859.5% |
| 2006 | 2.52 million | -36.5% |
| 2007 | 1.79 million | -28.9% |
| 2008 | 1.55 million | -13.5% |
| 2009 | 370,003 | -76.1% |
| 2010 | -1.09 million | -394.6% |
| 2011 | 983,104 | -190.2% |
| 2012 | -8.32 million | -946.8% |
| 2013 | -7.70 million | -7.5% |
| 2014 | -8.68 million | +12.8% |
| 2015 | -9.36 million | +7.8% |
| 2016 | -1.55 million | -83.4% |
| 2017 | -185.86 million | +11884.0% |
| 2018 | -186.80 million | +0.5% |
| 2019 | -477.32 million | +155.5% |
| 2020 | 207.85 million | -143.5% |
| 2021 | 71.43 million | -65.6% |
| 2022 | 95.45 million | +33.6% |
| 2023 | -2.38 million | -102.5% |
| 2024 | -2.65 million | +11.4% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's -2.65 million is above the median for low income countries, which is -2.65 million, 1.0× the median. (15 countries reporting)
- Malawi's -2.65 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -1.44 million, 1.8× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Portfolio investment, net in Malawi changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | -11884.0% | -1.55 million | -185.86 million |
| 2005 | +4859.5% | 80,075 | 3.97 million |
| 2012 | -946.8% | 983,104 | -8.32 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.46 million | -89,062 | 3.97 million | 7 |
| 2010s | -88.57 million | -477.32 million | 983,104 | 10 |
| 2020s | 73.94 million | -2.65 million | 207.85 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
- 118 Tajikistan -1.11 million compare
- 119 Samoa -1.87 million compare
- 120 Mozambique -2.58 million compare
- 122 Sierra Leone -3.43 million compare
- 123 Curaçao -5.17 million compare
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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 portfolio investment, net in Malawi?
- Portfolio investment, net in Malawi was -2.65 million in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 207.85 million in 2020.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was -477.32 million in 2019.
- How does Malawi rank for portfolio investment, net?
- Malawi ranks 121st out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is portfolio investment, net rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 69.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Portfolio investment, net (Balance of Payments, current United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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