Exports of commodity 4 (constant US$) in Malawi
Malawi: Exports of commodity 4 (constant US$) was 22.74 million constant US$ in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Exports of commodity 4 in Malawi, 1985–2009
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2009, exports of commodity 4 in Malawi stood at 22.74 million constant US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 69.2% on the previous year and up 309.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of commodity 4 in Malawi peaked at 22.86 million constant US$ in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0 constant US$, in 1985.
That places Malawi 21st out of 39 countries with data for 2009, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of commodity 4 (constant US$) in Malawi, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1986 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1987 | 9.42 million constant US$ | — |
| 1988 | 12.24 million constant US$ | +30.1% |
| 1989 | 10.07 million constant US$ | -17.8% |
| 1990 | 3.99 million constant US$ | -60.3% |
| 1991 | 10.10 million constant US$ | +152.8% |
| 1992 | 5.23 million constant US$ | -48.2% |
| 1993 | 2.11 million constant US$ | -59.7% |
| 1994 | 2.77 million constant US$ | +31.6% |
| 1995 | 2.44 million constant US$ | -12.0% |
| 1996 | 11.76 million constant US$ | +381.8% |
| 1997 | 22.86 million constant US$ | +94.3% |
| 1998 | 4.77 million constant US$ | -79.1% |
| 1999 | 5.55 million constant US$ | +16.3% |
| 2000 | 9.43 million constant US$ | +70.0% |
| 2001 | 6.77 million constant US$ | -28.2% |
| 2002 | 4.55 million constant US$ | -32.8% |
| 2003 | 5.55 million constant US$ | +22.0% |
| 2004 | 17.20 million constant US$ | +210.0% |
| 2005 | 18.92 million constant US$ | +10.0% |
| 2006 | 15.23 million constant US$ | -19.5% |
| 2007 | 12.50 million constant US$ | -17.9% |
| 2008 | 13.44 million constant US$ | +7.5% |
| 2009 | 22.74 million constant US$ | +69.2% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 22.74 million constant US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 28.09 million constant US$, 81% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 22.74 million constant US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.61 million constant US$, 8.7× the median. (12 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Exports of commodity 4 (constant US$) in Malawi changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | +381.8% | 2.44 million constant US$ | 11.76 million constant US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6.35 million constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 12.24 million constant US$ | 5 |
| 1990s | 7.16 million constant US$ | 2.11 million constant US$ | 22.86 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.63 million constant US$ | 4.55 million constant US$ | 22.74 million constant US$ | 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of commodity 4 in Malawi?
- Exports of commodity 4 in Malawi was 22.74 million constant US$ in 2009, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest exports of commodity 4 recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 22.86 million constant US$ in 1997.
- What is the lowest exports of commodity 4 recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 constant US$ in 1985.
- How does Malawi rank for exports of commodity 4?
- Malawi ranks 21st out of 39 countries with data for 2009.
- Is exports of commodity 4 rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 309.9%. 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 4 (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Exports of commodity 4 in 1987 constant US dollars and fob basis.