Resources statistical capacity in Malawi
Malawi: Resources statistical capacity was 13.06 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Resources statistical capacity in Malawi, 2010–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Malawi recorded 13.06 million for resources statistical capacity in 2023.
That represents a change of up 20.3% on the previous year and up 138.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, resources statistical capacity in Malawi peaked at 25.91 million in 2016 and was at its lowest, 2.64 million, in 2012.
That places Malawi 18th out of 146 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Resources statistical capacity in Malawi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.72 million | — |
| 2011 | 5.62 million | -1.7% |
| 2012 | 2.64 million | -53.0% |
| 2013 | 5.48 million | +107.8% |
| 2014 | 4.76 million | -13.3% |
| 2015 | 4.25 million | -10.7% |
| 2016 | 25.91 million | +510.3% |
| 2017 | 15.34 million | -40.8% |
| 2018 | 18.54 million | +20.9% |
| 2019 | 5.78 million | -68.8% |
| 2020 | 10.82 million | +87.1% |
| 2021 | 3.61 million | -66.7% |
| 2022 | 10.86 million | +201.1% |
| 2023 | 13.06 million | +20.3% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 13.06 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 3.71 million, 3.5× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 13.06 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.40 million, 2.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Resources statistical capacity in Malawi changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +510.3% | 4.25 million | 25.91 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9.40 million | 2.64 million | 25.91 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.59 million | 3.61 million | 13.06 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
More reference data data for Malawi
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1596 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3426 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5353 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.6012 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.87 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is resources statistical capacity in Malawi?
- Resources statistical capacity in Malawi was 13.06 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest resources statistical capacity recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 25.91 million in 2016.
- What is the lowest resources statistical capacity recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.64 million in 2012.
- How does Malawi rank for resources statistical capacity?
- Malawi ranks 18th out of 146 countries with data for 2023.
- Is resources statistical capacity rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 138.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Resources statistical capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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