Development of inflation rates in Malawi
The inflation rate for consumer prices in Malawi moved over the past 38 years between 7.4% and 83.3%. For 2019, an inflation rate of 9.4% was calculated.During the observation period from 1981 to 2019, the average inflation rate was 20.2% per year. Overall, the price increase was 88,615.60 %. An item that cost 100 Kwacha in 1981 was so charged 88,715.60 Kwacha in the beginning of 2020.
In only a very few countries, the price increase is that high. The rate of 83.3% in 1995 means, that compared to the previous year all prices have been increased by an average of 83.3%. In comparison to other countries, the drastic price increases are no longer on average. Usually this is a sign of political and economic turmoil.
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Performance over the last 38 years compared to the European Union
Performance based on 100% in 1980.
Inflation calculator for Malawi
Enter any amount, an initial year and an end year here. You will then be issued with the amount that arose from the original amount after inflation. Example: 1000 Kwacha in 1981 corresponds to an amount of 887,156.05 Kwacha at the beginning of 2020 due to inflation.Development of inflation rates for consumer goods in Malawi
| Jahr | Malawi | Ø European Union |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 11.81 % | 11.82 % |
| 1982 | 9.82 % | 9.47 % |
| 1983 | 13.50 % | 8.52 % |
| 1984 | 20.03 % | 7.37 % |
| 1985 | 10.52 % | 5.61 % |
| 1986 | 14.05 % | 3.55 % |
| 1987 | 25.16 % | 4.07 % |
| 1988 | 33.91 % | 4.35 % |
| 1989 | 12.45 % | 6.01 % |
| 1990 | 11.82 % | 6.30 % |
| 1991 | 12.62 % | 5.93 % |
| 1992 | 23.75 % | 5.60 % |
| 1993 | 22.77 % | 4.79 % |
| 1994 | 34.65 % | 4.71 % |
| 1995 | 83.33 % | 4.32 % |
| 1996 | 37.60 % | 3.31 % |
| 1997 | 9.14 % | 2.72 % |
| 1998 | 29.75 % | 2.40 % |
| 1999 | 44.80 % | 2.15 % |
| 2000 | 29.58 % | 3.10 % |
| 2001 | 22.70 % | 3.15 % |
| 2002 | 14.74 % | 2.31 % |
| 2003 | 9.58 % | 2.08 % |
| 2004 | 11.43 % | 2.26 % |
| 2005 | 15.41 % | 2.47 % |
| 2006 | 13.97 % | 2.60 % |
| 2007 | 7.95 % | 2.48 % |
| 2008 | 8.71 % | 4.16 % |
| 2009 | 8.42 % | 0.93 % |
| 2010 | 7.41 % | 1.53 % |
| 2011 | 7.62 % | 3.29 % |
| 2012 | 21.27 % | 2.66 % |
| 2013 | 27.28 % | 1.22 % |
| 2014 | 23.79 % | 0.20 % |
| 2015 | 21.87 % | -0.06 % |
| 2016 | 21.71 % | 0.18 % |
| 2017 | 11.54 % | 1.43 % |
| 2018 | 12.42 % | 1.74 % |
| 2019 | 9.37 % | 1.63 % |