Total Investment: Malawi
Malawi's total investment is currently 11.069 % of GDP as of 2026. # Malawi Total Investment Malawi's total investment stood at 11.
Current (2026)
11.069 % of GDP
-1.8% y/y
Peak (2007)
15.658 % of GDP
Low (2016)
7.276 % of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
2004–2026 · 23 pts
Total Investment — Malawi
2004 — 2026
Total Investment — Malawi
Analysis# Malawi Total Investment
Malawi's total investment stood at 11.069% of GDP in 2026, reflecting moderate capital formation activity in the economy. The country peaked at 15.658% in 2007 before declining significantly to a low of 7.276% in 2016. Since 2004, investment levels have increased 24.8% overall, though this masks considerable volatility within the 22-year period.
A sharp recovery began in 2022, when investment surged to 13.376% of GDP—the strongest performance in over a decade. This rebound from the 2016-2020 trough suggests renewed economic activity and investor confidence. The subsequent moderation to 11.069% by 2026 indicates stabilization rather than collapse, positioning Malawi's investment metrics at levels consistent with mid-2010s performance.
Historical Data
23 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11.069 % of GDP | -1.84% |
| 2025 | 11.277 % of GDP | -11.25% |
| 2024 | 12.707 % of GDP | +7.59% |
| 2023 | 11.811 % of GDP | -11.70% |
| 2022 | 13.376 % of GDP | +47.70% |
| 2021 | 9.056 % of GDP | +20.30% |
| 2020 | 7.528 % of GDP | -4.47% |
| 2019 | 7.88 % of GDP | -0.11% |
| 2018 | 7.889 % of GDP | -17.69% |
| 2017 | 9.584 % of GDP | +31.72% |
| 2016 | 7.276 % of GDP | -14.76% |
| 2015 | 8.536 % of GDP | +7.76% |
| 2014 | 7.921 % of GDP | -9.19% |
| 2013 | 8.723 % of GDP | -1.58% |
| 2012 | 8.863 % of GDP | +18.09% |
| 2011 | 7.505 % of GDP | -43.40% |
| 2010 | 13.26 % of GDP | +5.01% |
| 2009 | 12.627 % of GDP | -5.34% |
| 2008 | 13.34 % of GDP | -14.80% |
| 2007 | 15.658 % of GDP | +22.26% |
Show all 23 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 12.807 % of GDP | +16.02% |
| 2005 | 11.039 % of GDP | +24.45% |
| 2004 | 8.87 % of GDP | — |
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