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Malawi Highest Government Spending

23.18% in 2025
Government expenditure as % of GDP · World Bank

The highest government spending in Malawi was 23.18% in 2025. The top 5 years were: 2025 (23.18%), 2022 (20.17%), 2021 (17.19%), 2020 (16.49%), 2009 (15.69%).

Top 5 Highest Years
Malawi Top 5 Highest Government Spending Years
RankYearValue
1st 2025 23.18%
2nd 2022 20.17%
3rd 2021 17.19%
4th 2020 16.49%
5th 2009 15.69%
All Data (sorted by value)
YearValueChangeRank
2025 23.18% +3.01% 78th
2022 20.17% +2.99% 28th
2021 17.19% +0.69% 26th
2020 16.49% +1.75% 22nd
2019 14.74% −0.18% 21st
2018 14.92% +1.68% 28th
2009 15.69% 24th
2017 13.24% +0.92% 18th
2014 14.07% +1.07% 22nd
2016 12.33% −0.58% 12th
2015 12.91% −1.16% 14th
2013 12.99% +1.12% 17th
2012 11.87% −0.65% 14th
2011 12.53% −0.17% 13th
2010 12.70% −2.99% 14th