mw Malawi 2022

Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2022

Year 2022

Key Economic Indicators (2022)

GDP (Current USD)

$12.43 billion

↑ 0.41% vs 2021
GDP per Capita

$604.27

↓ 2.13% vs 2021
GDP Growth (Annual %)

0.92%

↓ 3.64pp vs 2021
Inflation Rate (CPI %)

20.95%

↑ 11.62pp vs 2021

Year-over-Year Comparison

Indicator 2021 2022 Change
GDP (Current USD) $12.38 billion $12.43 billion +0.41%
GDP per Capita $617.45 $604.27 -2.13%
GDP Growth (Annual %) 4.56% 0.92% -3.64pp
Inflation (CPI %) 9.33% 20.95% +11.62pp
Unemployment Rate (%) 5.66% 5.04% -0.63pp

All Economic Indicators (2022)

National Accounts
GDP (Current USD)
$12.43 billion
GDP per Capita
$604.27
GDP Growth (Annual %)
0.92%
Gross National Income
$12.05 billion
Prices & Employment
Inflation (CPI %)
20.95%
Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
17.17%
Unemployment Rate (%)
5.04%
Interest Rate (Real %)
6.99%
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)
-17.85%
Government Debt (% GDP)
N/A
Data Last Updated
2025-10-23

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Frequently Asked Questions

As of 2022, Malawi's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $12.43 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.

The GDP per capita in Malawi for 2022 is $604.27. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Malawi for 2022 is 20.95%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.

Malawi's annual GDP growth rate for 2022 is 0.92%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.

The unemployment rate in Malawi for 2022 is 5.04%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.