POL and other energy imports (constant US$) in Malawi
Malawi: POL and other energy imports (constant US$) was 10.04 million constant US$ in 2009. ◆ Volatile
POL and other energy imports in Malawi, 1985–2009
Source: "World Bank country economists. ". Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2009, pol and other energy imports in Malawi stood at 10.04 million constant US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.7% on the previous year and down 65.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pol and other energy imports in Malawi peaked at 64.84 million constant US$ in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0 constant US$, in 1985.
Malawi ranks 30th of 41 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
POL and other energy imports (constant US$) in Malawi, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1986 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1987 | 39.72 million constant US$ | — |
| 1988 | 52.56 million constant US$ | +32.3% |
| 1989 | 42.37 million constant US$ | -19.4% |
| 1990 | 22.90 million constant US$ | -46.0% |
| 1991 | 54.96 million constant US$ | +140.0% |
| 1992 | 64.84 million constant US$ | +18.0% |
| 1993 | 64.48 million constant US$ | -0.6% |
| 1994 | 58.40 million constant US$ | -9.4% |
| 1995 | 47.75 million constant US$ | -18.2% |
| 1996 | 52.84 million constant US$ | +10.6% |
| 1997 | 55.80 million constant US$ | +5.6% |
| 1998 | 34.70 million constant US$ | -37.8% |
| 1999 | 28.84 million constant US$ | -16.9% |
| 2000 | 19.51 million constant US$ | -32.4% |
| 2001 | 16.79 million constant US$ | -13.9% |
| 2002 | 20.90 million constant US$ | +24.5% |
| 2003 | 17.36 million constant US$ | -16.9% |
| 2004 | 17.17 million constant US$ | -1.1% |
| 2005 | 19.06 million constant US$ | +11.0% |
| 2006 | 16.40 million constant US$ | -14.0% |
| 2007 | 13.60 million constant US$ | -17.1% |
| 2008 | 11.24 million constant US$ | -17.4% |
| 2009 | 10.04 million constant US$ | -10.7% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 10.04 million constant US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 135.75 million constant US$, 7% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 10.04 million constant US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 55.43 million constant US$, 18% of the median. (13 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where POL and other energy imports (constant US$) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | +140.0% | 22.90 million constant US$ | 54.96 million constant US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 26.93 million constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 52.56 million constant US$ | 5 |
| 1990s | 48.55 million constant US$ | 22.90 million constant US$ | 64.84 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 16.21 million constant US$ | 10.04 million constant US$ | 20.90 million constant US$ | 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pol and other energy imports in Malawi?
- Pol and other energy imports in Malawi was 10.04 million constant US$ in 2009, according to "World Bank country economists. ".
- What is the highest pol and other energy imports recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 64.84 million constant US$ in 1992.
- What is the lowest pol and other energy imports recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 constant US$ in 1985.
- How does Malawi rank for pol and other energy imports?
- Malawi ranks 30th out of 41 countries with data for 2009.
- Is pol and other energy imports rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 65.2%. 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 POL and other energy imports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Petroleum and energy products imports, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in 1987 constant US dollars.