Malawi 2016
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2016
Key Economic Indicators (2016)
GDP (Current USD)
$7.91 billion
↓ 14.20% vs 2015GDP per Capita
$450.51
↓ 16.51% vs 2015GDP Growth (Annual %)
2.50%
↓ 0.30pp vs 2015Inflation Rate (CPI %)
21.71%
↓ 0.16pp vs 2015Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2015 | 2016 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $9.22 billion | $7.91 billion | -14.20% |
| GDP per Capita | $539.61 | $450.51 | -16.51% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 2.80% | 2.50% | -0.30pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 21.87% | 21.71% | -0.16pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 4.95% | 5.01% | +0.05pp |
All Economic Indicators (2016)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $7.91 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $450.51
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 2.50%
- Gross National Income
- $7.89 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 21.71%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 20.29%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 5.01%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 19.80%
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)
- -12.71%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2016, Malawi's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $7.91 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Malawi for 2016 is $450.51. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Malawi for 2016 is 21.71%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Malawi's annual GDP growth rate for 2016 is 2.50%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Malawi for 2016 is 5.01%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.