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Malawi Debt Dashboard

Latest data: 2022 | Updated 2/2/2026

Total Debt-to-GDP

55.6%

Manageable55.6%
Debt Service / Revenue

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GDP Growth

1.7%

GDP (USD)

$11.3B

Inflation: 32.2%

Debt Sustainability Assessment

Total Debt / GDP
Manageable55.6%
External Debt / GDP
Comfortable35.3%
Debt Service / Revenue
Manageable--
Inflation Rate
Elevated32.2%
FX Reserves (months)
Elevated1.9 mo
GDP Growth
Manageable1.7%

Key Insights

High Inflation

Malawi's inflation rate of 32.2% is severely eroding purchasing power, disproportionately affecting the poorest households and undermining macroeconomic stability.

Import Cover Critical

Malawi's foreign exchange reserves cover only 1.9 months of imports, well below the 3-month minimum threshold. This leaves the economy highly vulnerable to external payment shocks and currency crises.

Elevated Debt Level

Malawi's debt-to-GDP of 55.6% is above the IMF's 55% prudential threshold, signalling limited fiscal buffers and increased vulnerability to external shocks.

High Distress Risk

Malawi is rated at high risk of debt distress, indicating a significant probability of being unable to meet future debt obligations without corrective policy action or external support.

Debt Composition

External debt by creditor type

No composition data available

Debt Trends Over Time

No historical data available

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