Malawi 2020
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2020
Key Economic Indicators (2020)
GDP (Current USD)
$11.77 billion
↑ 6.49% vs 2019GDP per Capita
$602.51
↑ 3.72% vs 2019GDP Growth (Annual %)
0.79%
↓ 4.92pp vs 2019Inflation Rate (CPI %)
8.63%
↓ 0.75pp vs 2019Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2019 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $11.05 billion | $11.77 billion | +6.49% |
| GDP per Capita | $580.89 | $602.51 | +3.72% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 5.72% | 0.79% | -4.92pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 9.37% | 8.63% | -0.75pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 4.97% | 5.73% | +0.76pp |
All Economic Indicators (2020)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $11.77 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $602.51
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 0.79%
- Gross National Income
- $11.44 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 8.63%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 6.22%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 5.73%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 16.94%
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)
- -13.92%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2020, Malawi's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $11.77 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Malawi for 2020 is $602.51. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Malawi for 2020 is 8.63%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Malawi's annual GDP growth rate for 2020 is 0.79%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Malawi for 2020 is 5.73%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.