Malawi Credit to GDP
Domestic credit to private sector as % of GDP FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS
Malawi's credit to gdp was 8.68% in 2025, ranked 148th globally. This represents a 12.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Malawi's credit to gdp stood at 8.68% in 2025, a rise of +0.93% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 8.68% by 2025. Malawi ranked 148th globally.
Malawi’s credit‑to‑GDP ratio has contracted dramatically since the 45‑year series began, falling from an all‑time peak of 12.58 % in 1980 to a historic trough of 1.89 % in 2002 before modestly recovering to 8.68 % in 2025, placing the country 148th in the world. The steep decline through the 1990s and early 2000s reflects a prolonged credit squeeze, while the recent upturn mirrors modest improvements in financial sector depth and external financing. Compared with regional peers, Malawi’s 2025 figure is close to Libya’s 8.85 % and Zimbabwe’s 8.14 %, yet remains below Ghana’s 9.06 % and above Guyana’s 7.21 %, underscoring a middle‑of‑the‑pack position in credit availability. The upward movement since the trough suggests that continued reforms in banking regulation, diversification of funding sources, and sustained macro‑economic stability could further raise the credit‑to‑GDP ratio, steering Malawi toward a more resilient financing landscape.
Data & projection
| Year | Credit to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 8.87% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 8.68% | - | - |
| 2025 | 8.68% | +0.93% | #148 |
| 2023 | 7.75% | −0.90% | #8 |
| 2022 | 8.65% | +0.41% | #10 |
| 2021 | 8.24% | +0.39% | #7 |
| 2020 | 7.85% | +0.63% | #8 |
| 2019 | 7.22% | +0.40% | #7 |
| 2018 | 6.82% | −0.66% | #7 |
| 2017 | 7.48% | −0.53% | #7 |
| 2016 | 8.01% | −1.16% | #6 |
| 2015 | 9.17% | +1.34% | #8 |
| 2014 | 7.84% | −0.72% | #7 |
| 2013 | 8.56% | −1.46% | #10 |
| 2012 | 10.01% | +0.44% | #14 |
| 2011 | 9.57% | +0.07% | #17 |
| 2010 | 9.50% | +2.03% | #18 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Malawi matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2016. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw credit to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Malawi's credit to gdp was 8.68% in 2025. Ranked 148th globally. This represents a 12.0% increase from the previous year.
Malawi's credit to gdp peaked at 12.58% in 1980.
The lowest credit to gdp in Malawi was 1.89% in 2002.
Malawi ranks 148th globally in credit to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Malawi's credit to gdp is projected to reach 8.68% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The credit to gdp of Malawi in 2025 was 8.68%. This ranks 148th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_malawi_credit-to-gdp,
title = {Malawi Credit to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/malawi/credit-to-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}