mw Malawi 2012

Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2012

Year 2012

Key Economic Indicators (2012)

GDP (Current USD)

$8.77 billion

↓ 24.68% vs 2011
GDP per Capita

$558.46

↓ 26.81% vs 2011
GDP Growth (Annual %)

1.90%

↓ 3.03pp vs 2011
Inflation Rate (CPI %)

21.27%

↑ 13.65pp vs 2011

Year-over-Year Comparison

Indicator 2011 2012 Change
GDP (Current USD) $11.65 billion $8.77 billion -24.68%
GDP per Capita $763.06 $558.46 -26.81%
GDP Growth (Annual %) 4.93% 1.90% -3.03pp
Inflation (CPI %) 7.62% 21.27% +13.65pp
Unemployment Rate (%) 4.84% 4.95% +0.11pp

All Economic Indicators (2012)

National Accounts
GDP (Current USD)
$8.77 billion
GDP per Capita
$558.46
GDP Growth (Annual %)
1.90%
Gross National Income
$8.64 billion
Prices & Employment
Inflation (CPI %)
21.27%
Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
17.64%
Unemployment Rate (%)
4.95%
Interest Rate (Real %)
12.49%
Trade & Investment
Exports (Goods & Services)
N/A
Imports (Goods & Services)
N/A
FDI Inflow
N/A
FDI Outflow
N/A
Balance & Debt
Current Account Balance (% GDP)
-8.49%
Government Debt (% GDP)
N/A
Data Last Updated
2025-10-23

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Frequently Asked Questions

As of 2012, Malawi's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $8.77 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.

The GDP per capita in Malawi for 2012 is $558.46. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Malawi for 2012 is 21.27%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.

Malawi's annual GDP growth rate for 2012 is 1.90%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.

The unemployment rate in Malawi for 2012 is 4.95%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.