Exports of commodity 3 (constant US$) in Malawi
Malawi: Exports of commodity 3 (constant US$) was 60.62 million constant US$ in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2009)
60.62 million constant US$
Change on year
up 28.1%
World rank
21st
of 43 countries
All-time high
61.04 million constant US$
in 2003
All-time low
0 constant US$
in 1985
Years of data
25
1985–2009
Exports of commodity 3 in Malawi, 1985–2009
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
Malawi recorded 60.62 million constant US$ for exports of commodity 3 in 2009.
That represents a change of up 28.1% on the previous year and up 128.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of commodity 3 in Malawi peaked at 61.04 million constant US$ in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0 constant US$, in 1985.
That places Malawi 21st out of 43 countries with data for 2009, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of commodity 3 (constant US$) in Malawi, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1986 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1987 | 29.33 million constant US$ | — |
| 1988 | 18.11 million constant US$ | -38.3% |
| 1989 | 12.69 million constant US$ | -29.9% |
| 1990 | 28.18 million constant US$ | +122.0% |
| 1991 | 25.09 million constant US$ | -11.0% |
| 1992 | 21.54 million constant US$ | -14.1% |
| 1993 | 12.53 million constant US$ | -41.9% |
| 1994 | 17.00 million constant US$ | +35.7% |
| 1995 | 20.96 million constant US$ | +23.3% |
| 1996 | 27.45 million constant US$ | +31.0% |
| 1997 | 18.77 million constant US$ | -31.6% |
| 1998 | 40.30 million constant US$ | +114.7% |
| 1999 | 26.54 million constant US$ | -34.1% |
| 2000 | 38.52 million constant US$ | +45.1% |
| 2001 | 44.09 million constant US$ | +14.5% |
| 2002 | 58.98 million constant US$ | +33.8% |
| 2003 | 61.04 million constant US$ | +3.5% |
| 2004 | 50.32 million constant US$ | -17.6% |
| 2005 | 53.34 million constant US$ | +6.0% |
| 2006 | 42.78 million constant US$ | -19.8% |
| 2007 | 43.97 million constant US$ | +2.8% |
| 2008 | 47.32 million constant US$ | +7.6% |
| 2009 | 60.62 million constant US$ | +28.1% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 60.62 million constant US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 48.28 million constant US$, 1.3× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 60.62 million constant US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 21.37 million constant US$, 2.8× the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 12.03 million constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 29.33 million constant US$ | 5 |
| 1990s | 23.84 million constant US$ | 12.53 million constant US$ | 40.30 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 50.10 million constant US$ | 38.52 million constant US$ | 61.04 million constant US$ | 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of commodity 3 in Malawi?
- Exports of commodity 3 in Malawi was 60.62 million constant US$ in 2009, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest exports of commodity 3 recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 61.04 million constant US$ in 2003.
- What is the lowest exports of commodity 3 recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 constant US$ in 1985.
- How does Malawi rank for exports of commodity 3?
- Malawi ranks 21st out of 43 countries with data for 2009.
- Is exports of commodity 3 rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 128.4%. 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 Exports of commodity 3 (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Exports of commodity 3 in 1987 constant US dollars and fob basis.