Inflation in Malawi
Consumer price inflation in Malawi averaged 23.8% in the ten years to 2024, in line with the regional average of %. The 2024 average figure was 32.2%. For more information on inflation, visit our dedicated page
Malawi Inflation Chart
Note: This chart displays Inflation Rate (CPI, annual variation in %) for Malawi from 2024 to 2023.
Source: Macrobond.
Malawi Inflation Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, aop) | 8.6 | 9.3 | 21.0 | 28.8 | 32.2 |
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, eop) | 7.6 | 11.5 | 25.4 | 34.5 | 28.1 |
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