Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth in Malawi

Malawi: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth was 74.24 US dollar in 2018. β–² Rising

Latest (2018)
74.24 US dollar
Change on year
down 1.7%
World rank
80th
of 167 countries
All-time high
75.49 US dollar
in 2017
All-time low
26.61 US dollar
in 2006
Years of data
19
2000–2018

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth in Malawi, 2000–2018

0204060802000200920182000: 34.7 US dollar2001: 37.9 US dollar2002: 39.1 US dollar2003: 35.9 US dollar2004: 32.8 US dollar2005: 29.9 US dollar2006: 26.6 US dollar2007: 29.7 US dollar2008: 33.5 US dollar2009: 39.6 US dollar2010: 44.7 US dollar2011: 48.3 US dollar2012: 53 US dollar2013: 59.2 US dollar2014: 63.6 US dollar2015: 67.7 US dollar2016: 73.5 US dollar2017: 75.5 US dollar2018: 74.2 US dollar

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in US dollar.

Analysis

Malawi recorded 74.24 US dollar for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in 2018.

The figure is down 1.7% on the previous year and up 121.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Malawi peaked at 75.49 US dollar in 2017 and was at its lowest, 26.61 US dollar, in 2006.

Malawi ranks 80th of 167 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 19 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 33.96 US dollar 26.61 US dollar 39.56 US dollar 10
2010s 62.2 US dollar 44.72 US dollar 75.49 US dollar 9

Countries ranked near Malawi

  1. 77 Lao People's Democratic Republic 76.62 US dollar compare
  2. 78 Cambodia 76.31 US dollar compare
  3. 79 Chad 75.47 US dollar compare
  4. 81 Gabon 69.8 US dollar compare
  5. 82 Costa Rica 69.59 US dollar compare
  6. 83 Denmark 68.69 US dollar compare

See the full ranking of 236 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Malawi?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Malawi was 74.24 US dollar in 2018, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth recorded in Malawi?
The highest recorded value was 75.49 US dollar in 2017.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth recorded in Malawi?
The lowest recorded value was 26.61 US dollar in 2006.
How does Malawi rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth?
Malawi ranks 80th out of 167 countries with data for 2018.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth rising or falling in Malawi?
Over the last ten years it is up 121.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
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Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth β€” National wealth, natural capital
Unit
US dollar
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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Coverage
236 places, 4,437 data points, 2000–2018
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 29 shows estimates of total national wealth, taking into account produced capital, human capital, and natural resources. These estimates were calculated in the World Bank publication The Changing Wealth of Nations 2021.