Malawi GDP from Manufacturing

Manufacturing value added as a share of GDP.

GDP from Manufacturing in Malawi decreased to 10.97 percent of GDP in 2024 from 12.80 percent of GDP in 2023.

11.0%
▼ −1.8 pp2024 · previous 12.8%Annual · percent of GDP · Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators

Malawi GDP from Manufacturing — History

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Malawi GDP from Manufacturing — analysis in simple words

Latest reading

GDP from Manufacturing in Malawi decreased to 10.97 percent of GDP in 2024 from 12.80 percent of GDP in 2023.

Over the last three years it rose once and fell twice.

Recent trend

A year earlier (2023) it was 12.8%, so the latest figure is 1.8 percentage points lower.

Over the past five years the average was 11.7%, with a range from 10.7% to 12.8%. The latest value is below that five-year average.

Historical context

This data series starts in 2017 and has 8 annual observations. The latest reading is higher than 13% of all of them.

The highest value on record is 12.8% (2023) and the lowest is 10.7% (2022). The long-run average is 11.6%.

Compared with other countries

Among 194 economies with recent data, Malawi ranks 90th from the top. The median across all these economies is 10.1%, so Malawi is above the typical country.

Within Sub-Saharan Africa (43 economies with data) it ranks 18th; the regional median is 8.7%.

Statistics

Latest
11.0%2024
Previous
12.8%
5-year average
11.7%
Long-run average
11.6%since 2017
All-time high
12.8%2023
All-time low
10.7%2022
Observations
8Annual

Recent Data

PeriodValueChange
202411.0%▼ −1.8 pp
202312.8%▲ +2.1 pp
202210.7%▼ −1.1 pp
202111.9%▼ −0.2 pp
202012.1%▲ +0.5 pp
201911.5%▲ +0.1 pp
201811.4%▲ +0.1 pp
201711.3%

GDP from Manufacturing — Malawi vs Peers

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Understanding GDP from Manufacturing — a simple guide

What it measures

Manufacturing value added as a share of GDP.

How it is calculated

Value added by factories ÷ GDP × 100.

Simple example

A share of 13% means factories produce about one-eighth of GDP.

▲ When it is high or rising

A large manufacturing base often supports exports and jobs.

▼ When it is low or falling

A smaller share can still mean rising output if services grow faster.

Why it matters for the economy and markets

Manufacturing drives exports, productivity and supply chains in many economies.

How to read it

A falling share does not necessarily mean falling output — services may simply be growing faster.

Data source

World Bank — World Development Indicators (series NV.IND.MANF.ZS), annual data from 2017 to 2024. Values are shown exactly as published by the source and may be revised later.

How to use the chart

Use the 5Y / 10Y / 25Y / Max buttons to change the time range, or drag the slider under the chart. Hover (or tap) on the line to see the exact value for any period. Dashed lines and hatched bars are IMF projections, not actual data. The “Download CSV” button gives you the full data series.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current gdp from manufacturing of Malawi?
Malawi gdp from manufacturing was 11.0% in 2024, compared with 12.8% in the previous period, according to World Bank — World Development Indicators.
What is the highest and lowest gdp from manufacturing of Malawi?
Since 2017, the highest reading was 12.8% (2023) and the lowest was 10.7% (2022).
What does gdp from manufacturing measure?
Manufacturing value added as a share of GDP.

Data are sourced from official international organisations (IMF, World Bank, BIS) and national authorities, and are shown for educational and informational purposes only. They are not investment advice and no recommendation is made. Figures may be revised by the source; IMF figures for the current and future years are projections. This page was last updated on Saturday, October 17, 2026.