Malawi
Malawi, located in the region of Sub-Saharan Africa , is an internationally classified economy with a "Low income" income level. It is home to a demographic force of approximately 22.2 million inhabitants.
From a quantitative perspective, The macroeconomic structure maintains a baseline trajectory with a growth of 1.9% and a CPI of 28.4%. Despite its individual figures, it presents a notable competitive lag compared to the average of Sub-Saharan Africa (4.1%).
Delving deeper into its institutional metrics, The external profile shows vulnerability due to a deep trade deficit, where imports exceed exports by a margin of 18.1% of GDP. On the fiscal front, sovereign leverage has accelerated (+20.1 points recently), reducing fiscal space.
The demographic pyramid and GDP per capita ($672) maintain a standard proportion within its cluster.
Monetary Policy RateInterest rate set by the Central Bank. Determines the base cost of money in the economy.
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10-Year Bond YieldInterest paid by the government to borrow for 10 years. Reflects market confidence in its solvency.
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SpreadInterest rate difference compared to the safe-haven bond (US/Germany). Indicates the country risk premium.
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GDP Evolution (10 years)
$0.01T
+1.89%
Data from 2025
Historical Inflation (CPI)
28.4%
Data from 2025
GDP per Capita
$672
YEAR 2025
Unemployment
5.1%
YEAR 2025
Debt to GDP
61.8%
YEAR 2023
Active Population
22.2M
YEAR 2025
Structural Metrics (Hedge Fund)
Population > 65 Years
2.6%
YEAR 2025
Gini IndexMeasures income inequality. 0 is total equality, 100 is extreme inequality.
38.5
YEAR 2019
Exports (% GDP)
10.6%
YEAR 2025
Imports (% GDP)
28.8%
YEAR 2025
FDI (% GDP)Foreign Direct Investment. Foreign capital productively invested in this economy.
2.3%
YEAR 2024
View Raw History (Structured Data)
| Year | GDP (USD) | Growth (%) | Inflation (%) | Unemployment (%) | Debt/GDP (%) | Exports (%GDP) | Imports (%GDP) | FDI (%GDP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14.92B | 1.89 | 28.37 | 5.07 | --- | 10.65 | 28.75 | --- |
| 2024 | $11.31B | 1.67 | 32.18 | 5.05 | --- | 11.29 | 30.62 | 2.28 |
| 2023 | $13.36B | 1.95 | 28.79 | 5.01 | 61.81 | 11.25 | 31.19 | 1.60 |
| 2022 | $12.43B | 0.92 | 20.95 | 5.02 | 55.60 | 11.34 | 32.27 | 1.60 |
| 2021 | $12.38B | 4.56 | 9.33 | 5.65 | --- | 12.71 | 31.88 | 1.05 |
| 2020 | $11.77B | 0.79 | 8.63 | 5.72 | --- | 11.00 | 30.03 | 2.14 |
| 2019 | $11.05B | 5.72 | 9.37 | 4.96 | 44.79 | 12.99 | 31.21 | 0.50 |
| 2018 | $9.88B | 4.35 | 12.42 | 5.02 | 41.70 | 11.67 | 31.91 | 0.78 |
| 2017 | $8.94B | 4.00 | 11.54 | 5.05 | 34.29 | 12.68 | 32.63 | 1.01 |
| 2016 | $7.91B | 2.50 | 21.71 | 5.01 | 37.89 | --- | --- | 1.46 |
