Malawi GNI per Capita
GNI divided by midyear population NY.GNP.PCAP.CD
Malawi's gni per capita was $604 in 2025, ranked 194th globally. This represents a 6.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1982–2025.
Overview
Malawi's gni per capita stood at $604 in 2025, a rise of +$34 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $604 by 2025. Malawi ranked 194th globally.
Malawi’s gross national income (GNI) per capita stood at 604.00 in 2025, ranking it 194th globally, according to World Bank data. Over a 44-year period from 1982 to 2025, Malawi’s GNI per capita has fluctuated significantly, beginning at 270.00 and reaching an all-time peak of 710.00 in 2011 before declining in subsequent years. The lowest point was recorded in 2001, when it fell to 210.00, reflecting periods of economic instability and structural challenges. In comparison to peer economies, Malawi’s 2025 figure is slightly above Mozambique’s 569.00 and below Lebanon’s 684.00, placing it in a similar economic bracket to fragile or lower-middle-income states such as Somalia, which reported 656.00. Despite some growth over the long term, the downward trend since 2011 suggests persistent vulnerabilities, including reliance on agriculture, exposure to climate shocks, and limited industrial diversification. Sustained improvements in governance, investment in infrastructure, and economic reform would be necessary to reverse the recent stagnation and set Malawi on a trajectory of durable income growth.
Data & projection
| Year | GNI per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $612 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $608 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $604 | - | - |
| 2025 | $604 | +$34 | #194 |
| 2024 | $570 | −$50 | #185 |
| 2023 | $620 | +$10 | #192 |
| 2022 | $610 | +$10 | #193 |
| 2021 | $600 | +$40 | #192 |
| 2020 | $560 | +$20 | #192 |
| 2019 | $540 | +$50 | #194 |
| 2018 | $490 | +$10 | #195 |
| 2017 | $480 | −$10 | #196 |
| 2016 | $490 | −$20 | #194 |
| 2015 | $510 | −$20 | #195 |
| 2014 | $530 | −$60 | #194 |
| 2013 | $590 | −$60 | #192 |
| 2012 | $650 | −$60 | #188 |
| 2011 | $710 | +$60 | #183 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Malawi matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2016. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw gni per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Malawi's gni per capita was $604 in 2025. Ranked 194th globally. This represents a 6.0% increase from the previous year.
Malawi's gni per capita peaked at $710 in 2011.
The lowest gni per capita in Malawi was $210 in 2001.
Malawi ranks 194th globally in gni per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Malawi's gni per capita is projected to reach $604 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The gni per capita of Malawi in 2025 was $604. This ranks 194th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_malawi_gni-per-capita,
title = {Malawi GNI per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/malawi/gni-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}