Ppp conversion factor for private consumption in Malawi
Malawi: Ppp conversion factor for private consumption was 627.17 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Ppp conversion factor for private consumption in Malawi, 1990–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for ppp conversion factor for private consumption in Malawi is 627.17, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 25.0% on the previous year and up 244.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ppp conversion factor for private consumption in Malawi peaked at 627.17 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 2.64, in 1990.
That places Malawi 19th out of 204 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Ppp conversion factor for private consumption in Malawi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2.64 | — |
| 1991 | 2.85 | +8.0% |
| 1992 | 3.42 | +20.1% |
| 1993 | 4.08 | +19.3% |
| 1994 | 5.36 | +31.2% |
| 1995 | 9.55 | +78.3% |
| 1996 | 12.77 | +33.7% |
| 1997 | 13.62 | +6.6% |
| 1998 | 17.4 | +27.8% |
| 1999 | 24.66 | +41.7% |
| 2000 | 30.91 | +25.3% |
| 2001 | 36.88 | +19.3% |
| 2002 | 41.66 | +13.0% |
| 2003 | 44.64 | +7.1% |
| 2004 | 48.44 | +8.5% |
| 2005 | 54.07 | +11.6% |
| 2006 | 59.7 | +10.4% |
| 2007 | 62.66 | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 65.6 | +4.7% |
| 2009 | 71.38 | +8.8% |
| 2010 | 75.44 | +5.7% |
| 2011 | 78.7 | +4.3% |
| 2012 | 92.99 | +18.2% |
| 2013 | 118.91 | +27.9% |
| 2014 | 148.3 | +24.7% |
| 2015 | 182.3 | +22.9% |
| 2016 | 220.43 | +20.9% |
| 2017 | 249.1 | +13.0% |
| 2018 | 266.72 | +7.1% |
| 2019 | 277.87 | +4.2% |
| 2020 | 280.9 | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 282.09 | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 315.92 | +12.0% |
| 2023 | 390.79 | +23.7% |
| 2024 | 501.74 | +28.4% |
| 2025 | 627.17 | +25.0% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 627.17 is above the median for low income countries, which is 211.17, 3.0× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 627.17 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 197.88, 3.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9.64 | 2.64 | 24.66 | 10 |
| 2000s | 51.6 | 30.91 | 71.38 | 10 |
| 2010s | 171.08 | 75.44 | 277.87 | 10 |
| 2020s | 399.77 | 280.9 | 627.17 | 6 |
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 ppp conversion factor for private consumption in Malawi?
- Ppp conversion factor for private consumption in Malawi was 627.17 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest ppp conversion factor for private consumption recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 627.17 in 2025.
- What is the lowest ppp conversion factor for private consumption recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.64 in 1990.
- How does Malawi rank for ppp conversion factor for private consumption?
- Malawi ranks 19th out of 204 countries with data for 2025.
- Is ppp conversion factor for private consumption rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 244.0%. 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 Ppp conversion factor for private consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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