Capital goods imports (constant US$) in Malawi
Malawi: Capital goods imports (constant US$) was 388.71 million constant US$ in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2009)
388.71 million constant US$
Change on year
up 9.0%
World rank
14th
of 36 countries
All-time high
388.71 million constant US$
in 2009
All-time low
0 constant US$
in 1985
Years of data
25
1985–2009
Capital goods imports in Malawi, 1985–2009
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2009, capital goods imports in Malawi stood at 388.71 million constant US$. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 9.0% on the previous year and up 153.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital goods imports in Malawi peaked at 388.71 million constant US$ in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0 constant US$, in 1985.
That places Malawi 14th out of 36 countries with data for 2009, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capital goods imports (constant US$) in Malawi, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1986 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1987 | 81.98 million constant US$ | — |
| 1988 | 95.85 million constant US$ | +16.9% |
| 1989 | 110.82 million constant US$ | +15.6% |
| 1990 | 141.66 million constant US$ | +27.8% |
| 1991 | 173.83 million constant US$ | +22.7% |
| 1992 | 192.91 million constant US$ | +11.0% |
| 1993 | 170.38 million constant US$ | -11.7% |
| 1994 | 140.40 million constant US$ | -17.6% |
| 1995 | 114.66 million constant US$ | -18.3% |
| 1996 | 154.74 million constant US$ | +35.0% |
| 1997 | 199.32 million constant US$ | +28.8% |
| 1998 | 151.18 million constant US$ | -24.2% |
| 1999 | 153.26 million constant US$ | +1.4% |
| 2000 | 126.42 million constant US$ | -17.5% |
| 2001 | 132.74 million constant US$ | +5.0% |
| 2002 | 201.53 million constant US$ | +51.8% |
| 2003 | 204.22 million constant US$ | +1.3% |
| 2004 | 246.28 million constant US$ | +20.6% |
| 2005 | 333.51 million constant US$ | +35.4% |
| 2006 | 350.00 million constant US$ | +4.9% |
| 2007 | 353.91 million constant US$ | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 356.69 million constant US$ | +0.8% |
| 2009 | 388.71 million constant US$ | +9.0% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 388.71 million constant US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 259.34 million constant US$, 1.5× the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 388.71 million constant US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 111.84 million constant US$, 3.5× the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 57.73 million constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 110.82 million constant US$ | 5 |
| 1990s | 159.23 million constant US$ | 114.66 million constant US$ | 199.32 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 269.40 million constant US$ | 126.42 million constant US$ | 388.71 million constant US$ | 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is capital goods imports in Malawi?
- Capital goods imports in Malawi was 388.71 million constant US$ in 2009, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest capital goods imports recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 388.71 million constant US$ in 2009.
- What is the lowest capital goods imports recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 constant US$ in 1985.
- How does Malawi rank for capital goods imports?
- Malawi ranks 14th out of 36 countries with data for 2009.
- Is capital goods imports rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 153.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Capital goods imports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Imports of capital goods, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in 1987 constant US dollars.