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Malawi Fiscal Balance
-11% GDPas of 2024
Malawi's fiscal balance stands at -11% GDP as of 2024. The indicator has decreased from -3.1% in 2014 to -11% in 2024. Source: IMF WEO.
Historical trend (2014–2024)
Fiscal Balance — Year by Year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | -3.1% GDP | — |
| 2015 | -4.2% GDP | -1.1pp |
| 2016 | -4.9% GDP | -0.7pp |
| 2017 | -5.2% GDP | -0.3pp |
| 2018 | -4.3% GDP | +0.9pp |
| 2019 | -4.5% GDP | -0.2pp |
| 2020 | -8% GDP | -3.5pp |
| 2021 | -8.3% GDP | -0.3pp |
| 2022 | -9.3% GDP | -1.0pp |
| 2023 | -7.8% GDP | +1.5pp |
| 2024 | -11% GDP | -3.2pp |
Source: IMF WEO. Data retrieved from World Bank WDI and IMF WEO databases. Values represent official estimates; may be subject to revision.