Malawi 2018
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2018
Key Economic Indicators (2018)
GDP (Current USD)
$9.88 billion
↑ 10.46% vs 2017GDP per Capita
$533.20
↑ 7.55% vs 2017GDP Growth (Annual %)
4.35%
↑ 0.35pp vs 2017Inflation Rate (CPI %)
12.42%
↑ 0.88pp vs 2017Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $8.94 billion | $9.88 billion | +10.46% |
| GDP per Capita | $495.77 | $533.20 | +7.55% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 4.00% | 4.35% | +0.35pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 11.54% | 12.42% | +0.88pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 5.04% | 5.01% | -0.02pp |
All Economic Indicators (2018)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $9.88 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $533.20
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 4.35%
- Gross National Income
- $9.56 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 12.42%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 6.15%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 5.01%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 24.62%
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)
- -17.26%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2018, Malawi's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $9.88 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Malawi for 2018 is $533.20. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Malawi for 2018 is 12.42%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Malawi's annual GDP growth rate for 2018 is 4.35%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Malawi for 2018 is 5.01%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.