Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Malawi
Malawi: Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) was 23.7 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Malawi, 2000–2027
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Malawi is 23.7, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.2% on the previous year and down 23.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Malawi peaked at 33.66 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 14.78, in 2000.
That places Malawi 37th out of 45 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Malawi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 14.78 | — |
| 2001 | 15.4 | +4.2% |
| 2002 | 20.16 | +30.9% |
| 2003 | 20.55 | +1.9% |
| 2004 | 22.13 | +7.7% |
| 2005 | 24.8 | +12.0% |
| 2006 | 26 | +4.9% |
| 2007 | 23.53 | -9.5% |
| 2008 | 27.92 | +18.6% |
| 2009 | 22.48 | -19.5% |
| 2010 | 24.76 | +10.1% |
| 2011 | 19.89 | -19.6% |
| 2012 | 27.18 | +36.6% |
| 2013 | 30.04 | +10.5% |
| 2014 | 28.22 | -6.1% |
| 2015 | 28.28 | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 31.54 | +11.5% |
| 2017 | 30.81 | -2.3% |
| 2018 | 27.31 | -11.4% |
| 2019 | 27.59 | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 28.47 | +3.2% |
| 2021 | 30.03 | +5.5% |
| 2022 | 30.57 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | 29.74 | -2.7% |
| 2024 | 33.66 | +13.2% |
| 2025 | 29.05 | -13.7% |
| 2026 | 26.69 | -8.1% |
| 2027 | 23.7 | -11.2% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 23.7 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 31.7, 75% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 23.7 is below the median for low income countries, which is 31.7, 75% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 21.78 | 14.78 | 27.92 | 10 |
| 2010s | 27.56 | 19.89 | 31.54 | 10 |
| 2020s | 28.99 | 23.7 | 33.66 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Malawi?
- Imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Malawi was 23.7 in 2027, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 33.66 in 2024.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.78 in 2000.
- How does Malawi rank for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments)?
- Malawi ranks 37th out of 45 countries with data for 2027.
- Is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook (REO) provides information on recent economic developments and prospects for countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Data for the REO for sub-Saharan Africa are prepared in conjunction with the semi-annual World Economic Outlook (WEO) exercises, spring and fall.