Malawi 2012
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2012
Key Economic Indicators (2012)
GDP (Current USD)
$8.77 billion
↓ 24.68% vs 2011GDP per Capita
$558.46
↓ 26.81% vs 2011GDP Growth (Annual %)
1.90%
↓ 3.03pp vs 2011Inflation Rate (CPI %)
21.27%
↑ 13.65pp vs 2011Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2011 | 2012 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $11.65 billion | $8.77 billion | -24.68% |
| GDP per Capita | $763.06 | $558.46 | -26.81% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 4.93% | 1.90% | -3.03pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 7.62% | 21.27% | +13.65pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 4.84% | 4.95% | +0.11pp |
All Economic Indicators (2012)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $8.77 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $558.46
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 1.90%
- Gross National Income
- $8.64 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 21.27%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 17.64%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 4.95%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 12.49%
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)
- -8.49%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2012, Malawi's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $8.77 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Malawi for 2012 is $558.46. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Malawi for 2012 is 21.27%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Malawi's annual GDP growth rate for 2012 is 1.90%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Malawi for 2012 is 4.95%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.