Key economic indicators of Malawi

Economy

Inflation26.9 % (2013)21.4 % (2012)7.60 % (2011)

Unemployment7.60 % (2012)7.60 % (2011)7.60 % (2010)

GDP growth rate5.00 % (2013)1.90 % (2012)4.30 % (2011)

GDP per Capita (PPP)900 $ (2013)800 $ (2012)900 $ (2011)

Demographics

Total Population17.4 Million (2014)16.4 Million (2013)15.9 Million (2012)

Population Growth3.33 % (2014)2.74 % (2013)2.76 % (2012)

Logistics Performance

Logistics performance index: Overall2.81 1=low to 5=high (2012)2.42 1=low to 5=high (2007)

Debt, Current Account Balance and Budget Deficit

Public debt (Percentage of GDP)50.8 % of GDP (2013)62.7 % of GDP (2012)32.4 % of GDP (2011)

Current Account Balance (Total)-280.10 Million $ (2013)-315.10 Million $ (2012)-758.50 Million $ (2011)

External Debt (Total)1.56 Billion $ (2013)1.35 Billion $ (2012)1.05 Billion $ (2011)