Malawi 2017
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2017
Key Economic Indicators (2017)
GDP (Current USD)
$8.94 billion
↑ 13.07% vs 2016GDP per Capita
$495.77
↑ 10.05% vs 2016GDP Growth (Annual %)
4.00%
↑ 1.50pp vs 2016Inflation Rate (CPI %)
11.54%
↓ 10.17pp vs 2016Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2016 | 2017 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $7.91 billion | $8.94 billion | +13.07% |
| GDP per Capita | $450.51 | $495.77 | +10.05% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 2.50% | 4.00% | +1.50pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 21.71% | 11.54% | -10.17pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 5.01% | 5.04% | +0.03pp |
All Economic Indicators (2017)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $8.94 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $495.77
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 4.00%
- Gross National Income
- $8.74 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 11.54%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 10.58%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 5.04%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 25.34%
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)
- -17.42%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2017, Malawi's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $8.94 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Malawi for 2017 is $495.77. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Malawi for 2017 is 11.54%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Malawi's annual GDP growth rate for 2017 is 4.00%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Malawi for 2017 is 5.04%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.