Claims on private sector (annual growth as % of M2) in Malawi
Malawi: Claims on private sector (annual growth as % of M2) was 3.5% in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Claims on private sector in Malawi, 1987–2009
Source: International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files. Measured in annual growth as % of M2.
Analysis
Malawi recorded 3.5% for claims on private sector in 2009.
The figure is down 31.1% on the previous year and down 33.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, claims on private sector in Malawi peaked at 36.3% in 1998 and was at its lowest, -15.5%, in 1996.
Malawi ranks 37th of 50 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Claims on private sector (annual growth as % of M2) in Malawi, year by year
| Year | annual growth as % of M2 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | -6.3% | — |
| 1988 | 8.5% | -234.7% |
| 1989 | 14.9% | +74.7% |
| 1990 | 15.5% | +4.5% |
| 1991 | 14.8% | -4.9% |
| 1992 | 18.8% | +27.3% |
| 1993 | -8.6% | -145.7% |
| 1994 | 21.3% | -347.2% |
| 1995 | 2.8% | -86.8% |
| 1996 | -15.5% | -652.6% |
| 1997 | 7.3% | -147.3% |
| 1998 | 36.3% | +395.1% |
| 1999 | 5.3% | -85.3% |
| 2000 | 16.5% | +209.0% |
| 2001 | 3.4% | -79.2% |
| 2002 | 4.0% | +15.5% |
| 2003 | 8.7% | +119.3% |
| 2004 | 11.5% | +32.1% |
| 2005 | 7.7% | -33.1% |
| 2006 | 19.0% | +146.6% |
| 2007 | 13.9% | -26.9% |
| 2008 | 5.1% | -63.0% |
| 2009 | 3.5% | -31.1% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 3.5% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 12.0%, 29% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 3.5% is below the median for low income countries, which is 9.1%, 39% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.7% | -6.3% | 14.9% | 3 |
| 1990s | 9.8% | -15.5% | 36.3% | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.3% | 3.4% | 19.0% | 10 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
More financial sector data for Malawi
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0.1505 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0.1099 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0.1505 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is claims on private sector in Malawi?
- Claims on private sector in Malawi was 3.5% in 2009, according to International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files.
- What is the highest claims on private sector recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 36.3% in 1998.
- What is the lowest claims on private sector recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was -15.5% in 1996.
- How does Malawi rank for claims on private sector?
- Malawi ranks 37th out of 50 countries with data for 2009.
- Is claims on private sector rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files, published as part of Claims on private sector (annual growth as % of M2). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Claims on private sector (IFS line 32d) include gross credit from the financial system to individuals, enterprises, nonfinancial public entities not included under net domestic credit, and financial institutions not included elsewhere. Money and quasi money (M2) comprise the sum of currency outside banks, demand deposits other than those of the central government, and the time, savings, and foreign currency deposits of resident sectors other than the central government.