Demand deposits in Malawi
Malawi: Demand deposits was 1.27 billion current LCU in 1998. ◆ Volatile
Demand deposits in Malawi, 1986–1998
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for demand deposits in Malawi is 1.27 billion current LCU, measured in 1998. That is the highest value across all 13 years on record.
The figure is up 320.2% on the previous year and up 1,687.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, demand deposits in Malawi peaked at 1.27 billion current LCU in 1998 and was at its lowest, -3.20 million current LCU, in 1989.
That places Malawi 23rd out of 35 countries with data for 1998, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Demand deposits in Malawi, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 20.20 million current LCU | — |
| 1987 | 29.50 million current LCU | +46.0% |
| 1988 | 71.20 million current LCU | +141.4% |
| 1989 | -3.20 million current LCU | -104.5% |
| 1990 | 38.80 million current LCU | -1312.5% |
| 1991 | 51.60 million current LCU | +33.0% |
| 1992 | 90.30 million current LCU | +75.0% |
| 1993 | 120.00 million current LCU | +32.9% |
| 1994 | 283.40 million current LCU | +136.2% |
| 1995 | 296.40 million current LCU | +4.6% |
| 1996 | 302.70 million current LCU | +2.1% |
| 1997 | 302.90 million current LCU | +0.1% |
| 1998 | 1.27 billion current LCU | +320.2% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 1.27 billion current LCU is below the median for low income countries, which is 2.15 billion current LCU, 59% of the median. (11 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 1.27 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.76 billion current LCU, 34% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Demand deposits in Malawi changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | +1312.5% | -3.20 million current LCU | 38.80 million current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 29.43 million current LCU | -3.20 million current LCU | 71.20 million current LCU | 4 |
| 1990s | 306.53 million current LCU | 38.80 million current LCU | 1.27 billion current LCU | 9 |
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 demand deposits in Malawi?
- Demand deposits in Malawi was 1.27 billion current LCU in 1998, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest demand deposits recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 1.27 billion current LCU in 1998.
- What is the lowest demand deposits recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.20 million current LCU in 1989.
- How does Malawi rank for demand deposits?
- Malawi ranks 23rd out of 35 countries with data for 1998.
- Is demand deposits rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,687.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Demand deposits (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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