Worlddata.info

Inflation rates in Malawi

The inflation rate for consumer prices in Malawi moved over the past 39 years between 7.4% and 83.3%. For 2020, an inflation rate of 8.6% was calculated.

During the observation period from 1981 to 2020, the average inflation rate was 19.9% per year. Overall, the price increase was 96,267.78%. An item that cost 100 kwachas in 1981 costs 96,367.78 kwachas at the beginning of 2021.


Inflation rates in global comparison


Back to overview: Malawi

Performance over the last 39 years compared with the USA

In only a few countries the price increase is that high. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) of 83.3% in 1995 means, that compared to the previous year all prices increased by an average of 83.3%. In comparison to most other countries, the drastic price increases are no longer average. Usually this is a sign of political and economic turmoil.

Performance based on 100% in 1980:Performance in Malawi

      Malawi       USA


Inflation calculator for Malawi

Enter any amount, an initial year and an end year here. You will then be provided with the original amount after inflation. Example: 1,000 kwachas in 1981 corresponds to 963,677.83 kwachas at the beginning of 2021 due to inflation.

Original amount in kwachas:


Start year:


End year:






Inflation rates for consumer goods in Malawi

Inflation rates for consumer goods in Malawi

      Malawi       USA

Historical inflation rates in comparison

YearMalawiØ EUØ USAØ World
20208.63 %0.50 %1.23 %1.92 %
20199.37 %1.63 %1.81 %2.19 %
201812.42 %1.74 %2.44 %2.44 %
201711.54 %1.43 %2.13 %2.19 %
201621.71 %0.18 %1.26 %1.55 %
201521.87 %-0.06 %0.12 %1.43 %
201423.79 %0.20 %1.62 %2.35 %
201327.28 %1.22 %1.46 %2.62 %
201221.27 %2.66 %2.07 %3.73 %
20117.62 %3.29 %3.16 %4.82 %
20107.41 %1.53 %1.64 %3.35 %
20098.42 %0.84 %-0.36 %2.94 %
20088.71 %4.16 %3.84 %8.95 %
20077.95 %2.51 %2.85 %4.82 %
200613.97 %2.67 %3.23 %4.28 %
200515.41 %2.49 %3.39 %4.11 %
200411.43 %2.29 %2.68 %3.38 %
20039.58 %2.09 %2.27 %3.03 %
200214.74 %2.42 %1.59 %2.83 %
200122.70 %3.37 %2.83 %3.84 %
200029.58 %3.15 %3.38 %3.49 %
199944.80 %2.16 %2.19 %3.08 %
199829.75 %2.42 %1.55 %5.11 %
19979.14 %3.11 %2.34 %5.57 %
199637.60 %3.56 %2.93 %6.55 %
199583.33 %4.43 %2.81 %9.15 %
199434.65 %4.72 %2.61 %10.32 %
199322.77 %4.85 %2.95 %7.51 %
199223.75 %6.22 %3.03 %7.71 %
199112.62 %5.48 %4.23 %9.00 %
199011.82 %6.15 %5.40 %8.13 %
198912.45 %6.26 %4.83 %7.00 %
198833.91 %4.54 %4.08 %7.15 %
198725.16 %4.02 %3.66 %5.76 %
198614.05 %3.68 %1.90 %5.82 %
198510.52 %5.40 %3.55 %6.86 %
198420.03 %7.67 %4.30 %8.12 %
198313.50 %8.67 %3.21 %8.77 %
19829.82 %9.58 %6.13 %10.24 %
198111.81 %11.77 %10.33 %12.47 %

Data basis: International Monetary Fund, World Bank and OECD Inflation CPI indicator (doi:10.1787/eee82e6e-en)
Largest economies in the worldThe 50 largest economies in the worldList of the 50 largest and strongest economies in the world according to their gross domestic product
Alliance: Arab LeagueMember states of the Arab LeagueThe 22 members of the Arab League, incl. area and population.
Norway: EnergyEnergy consumption in NorwayEnergy balance and production capacities in Norway including comparison with the USA