Malawi—GDP, PPP (Intl $)
Malawi's GDP (PPP) was $44.47B in 2026, ranking #139 out of 192 countries. This represents a +4.9% change from 2030. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was $44.47B (2026) and the lowest was $8.50B (2001). The IMF WEO projects $55.98B by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | $55.98B | +4.9% |
| 2030 | $53.39B | +4.9% |
| 2029 | $50.90B | +4.7% |
| 2028 | $48.61B | +4.4% |
| 2027 | $46.55B | +4.7% |
| 2026 | $44.47B | +5.2% |
| 2025 | $42.29B | +5.0% |
| 2024 | $40.29B | +4.2% |
| 2023 | $38.66B | +5.7% |
| 2022 | $36.57B | +8.1% |
| 2021 | $33.83B | +14.5% |
| 2020 | $29.54B | +7.3% |
| 2019 | $27.52B | +8.9% |
| 2018 | $25.27B | +1.5% |
| 2017 | $24.90B | +5.9% |
| 2016 | $23.52B | +3.2% |
| 2015 | $22.78B | +3.9% |
| 2014 | $21.93B | +7.5% |
| 2013 | $20.39B | +7.0% |
| 2012 | $19.06B | +3.8% |
| 2011 | $18.36B | +7.0% |
| 2010 | $17.16B | +8.2% |
| 2009 | $15.86B | +9.0% |
| 2008 | $14.55B | +9.7% |
| 2007 | $13.26B | +12.6% |
| 2006 | $11.78B | +7.9% |
| 2005 | $10.92B | +6.5% |
| 2004 | $10.25B | +8.3% |
| 2003 | $9.47B | +7.8% |
| 2002 | $8.78B | +3.3% |
| 2001 | $8.50B | -1.9% |
| 2000 | $8.67B |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | $44.47B | +5.2% |
| 2027Forecast | $46.55B | +4.7% |
| 2028Forecast | $48.61B | +4.4% |
| 2029Forecast | $50.90B | +4.7% |
| 2030Forecast | $53.39B | +4.9% |
| 2031Forecast | $55.98B | +4.9% |
Top Countries — GDP, PPP (Intl $)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | $44.30T | 2026 |
| 2 | United States | $32.38T | 2026 |
| 3 | India | $18.90T | 2026 |
| 4 | Russian Federation | $7.53T | 2026 |
| 5 | Japan | $7.26T | 2026 |
| 6 | Germany | $6.41T | 2026 |
| 7 | Indonesia | $5.45T | 2026 |
| 8 | Brazil | $5.23T | 2026 |
| 9 | France | $4.73T | 2026 |
| 10 | United Kingdom | $4.72T | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
GDP based on purchasing power parity (PPP). Adjusts GDP to account for price differences across countries, providing a more accurate comparison of economic size and living standards.
Methodology
Uses PPP exchange rates from the International Comparison Program (ICP) to convert GDP to a common currency. PPP rates equalize the purchasing power of different currencies by accounting for the cost of a standard basket of goods.
Unit
Current international dollars