Malawi GDP per Capita PPP
GDP per capita based on PPP NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD
Malawi's gdp per capita ppp was $1,758 in 2025, ranked 182nd globally. This represents a 5.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Malawi's gdp per capita ppp stood at $1,758 in 2025, a decline of +$100 from 2024. The IMF projects $1,758 by 2025. Malawi ranked 182nd globally.
Malawi’s GDP per capita measured in purchasing‑power‑parity terms has risen from a trough of 412.01 in 1980 to a latest 2025 value of 1,757.70, placing the country 182nd in the world and just below Mozambique’s 1,732.60 and Somalia’s Federal Republic at 1,897.71. The all‑time peak of 1,857.62 recorded in 2024 marked the highest level in the 46‑year series, reflecting modest but steady growth after decades of low output. Despite this upward trajectory, per‑capita income remains well under the regional average, indicating that gains have been incremental rather than transformative. Structural constraints such as limited industrial diversification and vulnerability to climate shocks continue to dampen potential acceleration. Continued investment in human capital, infrastructure and climate‑resilient agriculture could lift Malawi’s PPP‑adjusted output further, sustaining the recent positive trend and narrowing the gap with its peers.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita PPP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $1,945 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $1,900 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $1,858 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $1,821 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $1,787 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $1,758 | - | - |
| 2025 | $1,758 | −$100 | #182 |
| 2024 | $1,858 | +$157 | #191 |
| 2023 | $1,830 | +$175 | #191 |
| 2022 | $1,778 | +$203 | #193 |
| 2021 | $1,688 | +$272 | #192 |
| 2020 | $1,513 | +$157 | #194 |
| 2019 | $1,450 | +$169 | #197 |
| 2018 | $1,364 | +$65 | #197 |
| 2017 | $1,380 | +$118 | #197 |
| 2016 | $1,410 | +$152 | #196 |
| 2015 | $1,403 | +$158 | #194 |
| 2014 | $1,506 | +$314 | #192 |
| 2013 | $1,558 | +$412 | #191 |
| 2012 | $1,464 | +$328 | #191 |
| 2011 | $1,516 | +$424 | #192 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Malawi matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2016. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw gdp per capita ppp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Malawi's gdp per capita ppp was $1,758 in 2025. Ranked 182nd globally. This represents a 5.4% decrease from the previous year.
Malawi's gdp per capita ppp peaked at $1,858 in 2024.
The lowest gdp per capita ppp in Malawi was $412 in 1980.
Malawi ranks 182nd globally in gdp per capita ppp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Malawi's gdp per capita ppp is projected to reach $1,758 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita ppp of Malawi in 2025 was $1,758. This ranks 182nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_malawi_gdp-per-capita-ppp,
title = {Malawi GDP per Capita PPP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/malawi/gdp-per-capita-ppp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}