SDR Allocation, US dollar in Malawi
Malawi: SDR Allocation, US dollar was 273.08 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
273.08 million
Change on year
up 5.0%
World rank
144th
of 194 countries
All-time high
279.08 million
in 2021
All-time low
0
in 1945
Years of data
81
1945–2025
SDR Allocation, US dollar in Malawi, 1945–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sdr allocation, us dollar in Malawi is 273.08 million, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 5.0% on the previous year and up 196.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sdr allocation, us dollar in Malawi peaked at 279.08 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1945.
Malawi ranks 144th of 194 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
SDR Allocation, US dollar in Malawi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 0 | — |
| 1946 | 0 | — |
| 1947 | 0 | — |
| 1948 | 0 | — |
| 1949 | 0 | — |
| 1950 | 0 | — |
| 1951 | 0 | — |
| 1952 | 0 | — |
| 1953 | 0 | — |
| 1954 | 0 | — |
| 1955 | 0 | — |
| 1956 | 0 | — |
| 1957 | 0 | — |
| 1958 | 0 | — |
| 1959 | 0 | — |
| 1960 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 1.89 million | — |
| 1971 | 3.80 million | +101.1% |
| 1972 | 5.52 million | +45.1% |
| 1973 | 6.13 million | +11.1% |
| 1974 | 6.22 million | +1.5% |
| 1975 | 5.95 million | -4.4% |
| 1976 | 5.90 million | -0.8% |
| 1977 | 6.17 million | +4.6% |
| 1978 | 6.62 million | +7.3% |
| 1979 | 9.30 million | +40.5% |
| 1980 | 11.53 million | +24.0% |
| 1981 | 12.78 million | +10.8% |
| 1982 | 12.11 million | -5.2% |
| 1983 | 11.50 million | -5.1% |
| 1984 | 10.76 million | -6.4% |
| 1985 | 12.06 million | +12.1% |
| 1986 | 13.43 million | +11.4% |
| 1987 | 15.58 million | +16.0% |
| 1988 | 14.78 million | -5.1% |
| 1989 | 14.43 million | -2.3% |
| 1990 | 15.62 million | +8.3% |
| 1991 | 15.71 million | +0.5% |
| 1992 | 15.10 million | -3.9% |
| 1993 | 15.08 million | -0.1% |
| 1994 | 16.02 million | +6.2% |
| 1995 | 16.31 million | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 15.78 million | -3.3% |
| 1997 | 14.81 million | -6.2% |
| 1998 | 15.45 million | +4.4% |
| 1999 | 15.06 million | -2.5% |
| 2000 | 14.30 million | -5.1% |
| 2001 | 13.79 million | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 14.92 million | +8.2% |
| 2003 | 16.31 million | +9.3% |
| 2004 | 17.04 million | +4.5% |
| 2005 | 15.69 million | -8.0% |
| 2006 | 16.51 million | +5.3% |
| 2007 | 17.34 million | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 16.90 million | -2.5% |
| 2009 | 104.05 million | +515.5% |
| 2010 | 102.21 million | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 101.89 million | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 102.00 million | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 102.21 million | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 96.16 million | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 91.97 million | -4.4% |
| 2016 | 89.22 million | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 94.52 million | +5.9% |
| 2018 | 92.30 million | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 91.78 million | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 95.59 million | +4.2% |
| 2021 | 279.08 million | +192.0% |
| 2022 | 265.37 million | -4.9% |
| 2023 | 267.53 million | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 260.05 million | -2.8% |
| 2025 | 273.08 million | +5.0% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 273.08 million is below the median for low income countries, which is 387.91 million, 70% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 273.08 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 352.41 million, 77% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where SDR Allocation, US dollar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +515.5% | 16.90 million | 104.05 million |
| 2021 | +192.0% | 95.59 million | 279.08 million |
| 1971 | +101.1% | 1.89 million | 3.80 million |
| 1972 | +45.1% | 3.80 million | 5.52 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.75 million | 1.89 million | 9.30 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 12.90 million | 10.76 million | 15.58 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 15.49 million | 14.81 million | 16.31 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 24.69 million | 13.79 million | 104.05 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 96.43 million | 89.22 million | 102.21 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 240.12 million | 95.59 million | 279.08 million | 6 |
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)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0091 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per capita 6.14 units per person (2025)
- Lending to the IMF (GRA), SDR, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0183 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per capita 12.29 units per person (2025)
- SDR Allocation, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sdr allocation, us dollar in Malawi?
- Sdr allocation, us dollar in Malawi was 273.08 million in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest sdr allocation, us dollar recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 279.08 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest sdr allocation, us dollar recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1945.
- How does Malawi rank for sdr allocation, us dollar?
- Malawi ranks 144th out of 194 countries with data for 2025.
- Is sdr allocation, us dollar rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 196.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of SDR Allocation, US dollar. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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