Malawi Gross Savings
Gross savings as % of GDP NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS
Malawi's gross savings was -7.06% in 2025, ranked 163rd globally. This represents a 23.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Malawi's gross savings stood at -7.06% in 2025, a rise of +2.14% from 2024. The IMF projects -7.06% by 2025. Malawi ranked 163rd globally.
Malawi’s gross savings ratio has swung dramatically over the 46‑year series, moving from a modest 3.28 percent in 1980 to a historic high of 9.86 percent in 2019 before plunging to a record low of –9.19 percent in 2024 and reaching –7.06 percent in 2025, placing the country 163rd in the world. The peak in 2019 coincided with a period of relatively strong fiscal balances and higher agricultural exports, while the sharp descent after 2020 reflects widening current‑account deficits, heightened public debt service, and the fiscal strain of climate‑related shocks. Compared with peer economies of similar rank, Malawi’s savings gap is deeper than Suriname’s –3.69 percent and Yemen’s –3.46 percent, underscoring a more acute reliance on external financing. The persistent negative savings rate signals limited domestic capital formation, which could constrain long‑term growth unless structural reforms boost productivity and fiscal discipline. A sustained improvement in export earnings and prudent debt management would be required to reverse the downward trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Gross Savings | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | -2.18% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | -2.67% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | -3.01% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | -3.79% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | -5.31% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | -7.06% | - | - |
| 2025 | -7.06% | +2.14% | #163 |
| 2024 | -9.19% | −3.67% | #170 |
| 2023 | -1.13% | +3.11% | #174 |
| 2022 | -2.52% | +3.66% | #178 |
| 2021 | 1.31% | +7.61% | #177 |
| 2020 | 2.68% | +7.41% | #173 |
| 2019 | 9.86% | +14.01% | #172 |
| 2018 | 3.85% | +9.80% | #177 |
| 2017 | 3.87% | +9.70% | #182 |
| 2016 | -5.83% | −2.15% | #186 |
| 2015 | -3.68% | −4.61% | #184 |
| 2014 | 0.93% | −1.30% | #181 |
| 2013 | 2.22% | +0.30% | #174 |
| 2012 | 1.92% | +0.54% | #175 |
| 2011 | 1.39% | −5.78% | #179 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Malawi matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2016. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw gross savings improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Malawi's gross savings was -7.06% in 2025. Ranked 163rd globally. This represents a 23.2% increase from the previous year.
Malawi's gross savings peaked at 9.86% in 2019.
The lowest gross savings in Malawi was -9.19% in 2024.
Malawi ranks 163rd globally in gross savings as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Malawi's gross savings is projected to reach -7.06% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gross savings of Malawi in 2025 was -7.06%. This ranks 163rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_malawi_gross-savings,
title = {Malawi Gross Savings},
url = {https://historysaid.com/malawi/gross-savings/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}