Financial Institutions Efficiency Index in Malawi
Malawi: Financial Institutions Efficiency Index was 0.4243 in 2020. ▬ Flat
Financial Institutions Efficiency Index in Malawi, 1980–2020
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2020, financial institutions efficiency index in Malawi stood at 0.4243.
That represents a change of up 31.3% on the previous year and up 18.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, financial institutions efficiency index in Malawi peaked at 0.5831 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 0.1385, in 1988.
Malawi ranks 171st of 183 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Financial Institutions Efficiency Index in Malawi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0.5831 | — |
| 1981 | 0.5535 | -5.1% |
| 1982 | 0.5615 | +1.4% |
| 1983 | 0.5655 | +0.7% |
| 1984 | 0.3649 | -35.5% |
| 1985 | 0.2178 | -40.3% |
| 1986 | 0.2093 | -3.9% |
| 1987 | 0.1435 | -31.5% |
| 1988 | 0.1385 | -3.5% |
| 1989 | 0.1529 | +10.4% |
| 1990 | 0.1671 | +9.3% |
| 1991 | 0.1732 | +3.7% |
| 1992 | 0.2388 | +37.9% |
| 1993 | 0.3548 | +48.6% |
| 1994 | 0.5138 | +44.8% |
| 1995 | 0.4831 | -6.0% |
| 1996 | 0.4806 | -0.5% |
| 1997 | 0.4438 | -7.7% |
| 1998 | 0.4984 | +12.3% |
| 1999 | 0.4557 | -8.6% |
| 2000 | 0.4623 | +1.4% |
| 2001 | 0.3835 | -17.0% |
| 2002 | 0.3904 | +1.8% |
| 2003 | 0.3935 | +0.8% |
| 2004 | 0.3324 | -15.5% |
| 2005 | 0.3086 | -7.2% |
| 2006 | 0.4762 | +54.3% |
| 2007 | 0.4532 | -4.8% |
| 2008 | 0.3648 | -19.5% |
| 2009 | 0.3787 | +3.8% |
| 2010 | 0.3596 | -5.1% |
| 2011 | 0.372 | +3.5% |
| 2012 | 0.4441 | +19.4% |
| 2013 | 0.3847 | -13.4% |
| 2014 | 0.3463 | -10.0% |
| 2015 | 0.3698 | +6.8% |
| 2016 | 0.3395 | -8.2% |
| 2017 | 0.3118 | -8.1% |
| 2018 | 0.3184 | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 0.3231 | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 0.4243 | +31.3% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 0.4243 is below the median for low income countries, which is 0.5209, 81% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 0.4243 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.5175, 82% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.3491 | 0.1385 | 0.5831 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.3809 | 0.1671 | 0.5138 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.3944 | 0.3086 | 0.4762 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.3569 | 0.3118 | 0.4441 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4243 | 0.4243 | 0.4243 | 1 |
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 financial institutions efficiency index in Malawi?
- Financial institutions efficiency index in Malawi was 0.4243 in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest financial institutions efficiency index recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 0.5831 in 1980.
- What is the lowest financial institutions efficiency index recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1385 in 1988.
- How does Malawi rank for financial institutions efficiency index?
- Malawi ranks 171st out of 183 countries with data for 2020.
- Is financial institutions efficiency index rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Financial Institutions Efficiency Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The dataset contains nine indices that summarize how developed financial institutions and financial markets are in terms of their depth, access, and efficiency. These indices are aggregated into an overall index of financial development. With the coverage of over 180 countries on annual frequency from 1980 onwards, the database should offer a useful analytical tool for researchers and policy makers.