Malawi 2022
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2022
Key Economic Indicators (2022)
GDP (Current USD)
$12.43 billion
↑ 0.41% vs 2021GDP per Capita
$604.27
↓ 2.13% vs 2021GDP Growth (Annual %)
0.92%
↓ 3.64pp vs 2021Inflation Rate (CPI %)
20.95%
↑ 11.62pp vs 2021Year-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
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.