Updated · Source: IMF World Economic Outlook, April 2026
Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Malawi is $18.15 billion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 2.2%. GDP per capita is $733.
Malawi GDP Trend
Nominal GDP of Malawi has grown from $3.02 billion in 1980 to $18.15 billion in 2026.
Malawi GDP Growth Rate (%)
This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of Malawi. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.
Average Growth
3.40%
Best Year
1995 (+13.8%)
Worst Year
1994 (-10.3%)
Years of Contraction
5 of 47
GDP per capita in Malawi rose from $626 in 2025 to $733 in 2026, an increase of 17.3%.
"Malawi GDP", "Malawi gross domestic product", and "Malawi economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Malawi
The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for Malawi for every year IMF has published data, from 1980 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.
Malawi nominal GDP by year
Year
GDP Nominal (Current USD)
GDP Growth
GDP per capita
Pop. Change
2026
$18,152,000,000
2.2%
$733
2.88%
2025
$15,047,000,000
2.1%
$626
2.88%
2024
$11,790,000,000
1.7%
$504
2.88%
2023
$13,439,000,000
1.9%
$591
2.88%
2022
$12,531,000,000
0.9%
$567
2.88%
2021
$12,475,000,000
4.6%
$581
2.88%
2020
$11,847,000,000
1%
$568
2.88%
2019
$11,031,000,000
5.4%
$544
2.88%
2018
$9,882,000,000
4.4%
$501
2.88%
2017
$8,943,000,000
4%
$467
2.88%
2016
$7,733,000,000
2.3%
$415
2.88%
2015
$9,014,000,000
3%
$498
2.88%
2014
$8,526,000,000
5.7%
$484
2.88%
2013
$7,648,000,000
5.2%
$447
2.88%
2012
$8,421,000,000
1.9%
$506
2.88%
2011
$11,241,000,000
4.9%
$695
2.88%
2010
$9,796,000,000
6.9%
$623
2.88%
2009
$8,723,000,000
8.3%
$571
2.88%
2008
$7,492,000,000
7.6%
$505
2.82%
2007
$6,240,000,000
9.6%
$432
2.82%
2006
$5,630,000,000
4.7%
$401
2.85%
2005
$5,148,000,000
3.3%
$377
2.01%
2004
$4,895,000,000
5.4%
$366
2.19%
2003
$4,521,000,000
5.7%
$345
2.22%
2002
$4,922,000,000
1.8%
$384
3.81%
2001
$4,178,000,000
-4.1%
$339
2.26%
2000
$4,257,000,000
0.8%
$353
2.51%
1999
$4,336,000,000
3.5%
$368
2.76%
1998
$4,275,000,000
1.1%
$373
2.78%
1997
$6,504,000,000
6.6%
$583
2.5%
1996
$5,569,000,000
10%
$512
1.97%
1995
$3,412,000,000
13.8%
$320
1.26%
1994
$2,930,000,000
-10.3%
$278
0.69%
1993
$5,056,000,000
9.7%
$483
0.59%
1992
$4,394,000,000
-7.3%
$423
1.22%
1991
$5,380,000,000
8.7%
$524
2.35%
1990
$4,222,000,000
5.7%
$421
3.85%
1989
$3,715,000,000
1.3%
$384
5.25%
1988
$3,258,000,000
3.2%
$355
6.22%
1987
$2,834,000,000
1.6%
$328
6.32%
1986
$2,883,000,000
-0.2%
$355
5.62%
1985
$2,762,000,000
4.6%
$359
4.51%
1984
$2,949,000,000
5.4%
$400
3.54%
1983
$2,986,000,000
3.7%
$420
2.79%
1982
$2,881,000,000
2.5%
$416
2.59%
1981
$3,022,000,000
-5.2%
$448
2.8%
1980
$3,022,000,000
0.4%
$460
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The nominal GDP of Malawi in 2026 is $18.15 billion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks Malawi 142th in the world by nominal GDP.
What is the GDP growth rate of Malawi?
The GDP growth rate of Malawi in 2026 is 2.2%, per IMF estimates.
What is the GDP per capita of Malawi?
GDP per capita in Malawi in 2026 is $733, per IMF data.
Is the GDP of Malawi expected to grow?
IMF projects the nominal GDP of Malawi to reach $33.36 billion by 2031, up from $18.15 billion in 2026.
Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).
Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.