Imports by region of origin in Malawi
Malawi: Imports by region of origin was 52.44 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports by region of origin in Malawi, 1964–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Malawi recorded 52.44 million current US$ for imports by region of origin in 2024.
That represents a change of down 26.9% on the previous year and down 55.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports by region of origin in Malawi peaked at 138.36 million current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 1.32 million current US$, in 1964.
That places Malawi 180th out of 209 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.70 million current US$ | 1.32 million current US$ | 4.29 million current US$ | 6 |
| 1970s | 10.74 million current US$ | 3.19 million current US$ | 24.56 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 15.35 million current US$ | 9.04 million current US$ | 24.43 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 23.13 million current US$ | 13.18 million current US$ | 62.47 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 39.36 million current US$ | 12.25 million current US$ | 66.19 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 89.96 million current US$ | 51.30 million current US$ | 138.36 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 65.36 million current US$ | 40.03 million current US$ | 118.76 million current US$ | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Malawi
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -18.1% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 28.4% (2025)
- GDP per capita 548.16 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 11.0% (2024)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 12.18 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 548.16 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 1,751 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 1.46 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 835.90 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 1.83 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports by region of origin in Malawi?
- Imports by region of origin in Malawi was 52.44 million current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest imports by region of origin recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 138.36 million current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest imports by region of origin recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.32 million current US$ in 1964.
- How does Malawi rank for imports by region of origin?
- Malawi ranks 180th out of 209 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports by region of origin rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 55.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.