Malawi—Total Investment (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #41 of 43
Latest Value
11.1%
2026
YoY Change
-1.8%
2025 → 2026
Global Rank
#41
of 43 countries
Maximum
15.7%
2007
Minimum
7.3%
2016
CAGR
+1.0%
23 years
Last
11.1%
Previous
11.3%
Highest
15.7%
Lowest
7.3%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11.1% | -1.8% |
| 2025 | 11.3% | -11.3% |
| 2024 | 12.7% | +7.6% |
| 2023 | 11.8% | -11.7% |
| 2022 | 13.4% | +47.7% |
| 2021 | 9.1% | +20.3% |
| 2020 | 7.5% | -4.5% |
| 2019 | 7.9% | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 7.9% | -17.7% |
| 2017 | 9.6% | +31.7% |
| 2016 | 7.3% | -14.8% |
| 2015 | 8.5% | +7.8% |
| 2014 | 7.9% | -9.2% |
| 2013 | 8.7% | -1.6% |
| 2012 | 8.9% | +18.1% |
| 2011 | 7.5% | -43.4% |
| 2010 | 13.3% | +5.0% |
| 2009 | 12.6% | -5.3% |
| 2008 | 13.3% | -14.8% |
| 2007 | 15.7% | +22.3% |
| 2006 | 12.8% | +16.0% |
| 2005 | 11.0% | +24.5% |
| 2004 | 8.9% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | 11.1% | -1.8% |
Top Countries — Total Investment (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mozambique | 49.1% | 2026 |
| 2 | Tanzania | 38.0% | 2026 |
| 3 | Angola | 35.5% | 2026 |
| 4 | Benin | 34.5% | 2026 |
| 5 | Gabon | 34.5% | 2026 |
| 6 | Botswana | 34.4% | 2026 |
| 7 | Zambia | 32.4% | 2026 |
| 8 | Lesotho | 31.8% | 2026 |
| 9 | Cote d'Ivoire | 30.2% | 2026 |
| 10 | Rwanda | 30.0% | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Total investment as a percentage of GDP. Includes both public and private gross fixed capital formation and changes in inventories.
Methodology
Total investment (gross capital formation) as a share of GDP. Based on national accounts data.
Unit
Percent of GDP