Malawi GDP per Capita
GDP divided by midyear population NY.GDP.PCAP.CD
Malawi's gdp per capita was $622 in 2025, ranked 182nd globally. This represents a 19.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Malawi's gdp per capita stood at $622 in 2025, a rise of +$100 from 2024. The IMF projects $622 by 2025. Malawi ranked 182nd globally.
Malawi’s GDP per capita has risen from a low of 169.20 in 1994, the all‑time trough, to 622.47 in 2025, placing the country 182nd globally and reflecting a gradual but uneven recovery over 46 years of data. The indicator peaked at 763.06 in 2011 before retreating amid external shocks and domestic constraints, underscoring the volatility that has characterized Malawi’s growth path. Compared with regional peers, Malawi lags behind Mozambique’s 690.01 and trails Madagascar’s 616.22, yet it remains above the Central African Republic’s 598.52, highlighting modest relative progress within the Southern African context. The long‑term upward trend suggests that sustained investment in agriculture, infrastructure and human capital could accelerate convergence with higher‑performing neighbors, while adverse weather events or fiscal pressures would likely dampen future gains.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $1,130 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $1,022 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $923 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $823 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $721 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $622 | - | - |
| 2025 | $622 | +$100 | #182 |
| 2024 | $523 | −$69 | #196 |
| 2023 | $633 | +$66 | #196 |
| 2022 | $604 | +$23 | #203 |
| 2021 | $617 | +$50 | #201 |
| 2020 | $603 | +$59 | #199 |
| 2019 | $581 | +$80 | #203 |
| 2018 | $533 | +$67 | #204 |
| 2017 | $496 | +$81 | #206 |
| 2016 | $451 | −$47 | #208 |
| 2015 | $540 | +$55 | #206 |
| 2014 | $530 | +$83 | #208 |
| 2013 | $497 | −$9 | #208 |
| 2012 | $558 | −$137 | #206 |
| 2011 | $763 | +$140 | #197 |
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 improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Malawi's gdp per capita was $622 in 2025. Ranked 182nd globally. This represents a 19.1% increase from the previous year.
Malawi's gdp per capita peaked at $763 in 2011.
The lowest gdp per capita in Malawi was $169 in 1994.
Malawi ranks 182nd globally in gdp per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Malawi's gdp per capita is projected to reach $622 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita of Malawi in 2025 was $622. This ranks 182nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_malawi_gdp-per-capita,
title = {Malawi GDP per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/malawi/gdp-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}