Malawi 2021
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2021
Key Economic Indicators (2021)
GDP (Current USD)
$12.38 billion
↑ 5.17% vs 2020GDP per Capita
$617.45
↑ 2.48% vs 2020GDP Growth (Annual %)
4.56%
↑ 3.76pp vs 2020Inflation Rate (CPI %)
9.33%
↑ 0.70pp vs 2020Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $11.77 billion | $12.38 billion | +5.17% |
| GDP per Capita | $602.51 | $617.45 | +2.48% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 0.79% | 4.56% | +3.76pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 8.63% | 9.33% | +0.70pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 5.73% | 5.66% | -0.07pp |
All Economic Indicators (2021)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $12.38 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $617.45
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 4.56%
- Gross National Income
- $12.01 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 9.33%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 8.15%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 5.66%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 14.54%
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)
- -15.49%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2021, Malawi's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $12.38 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Malawi for 2021 is $617.45. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Malawi for 2021 is 9.33%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Malawi's annual GDP growth rate for 2021 is 4.56%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Malawi for 2021 is 5.66%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.