Outstanding Deposits, Commercial Banks, of Which: Household Sector in Malawi
Malawi: Outstanding Deposits, Commercial Banks, of Which: Household Sector was 283.53 billion in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
283.53 billion
Change on year
down 3.2%
World rank
67th
of 127 countries
All-time high
293.01 billion
in 2020
All-time low
17.45 billion
in 2006
Years of data
16
2004–2021
Outstanding Deposits, Commercial Banks, of Which: Household Sector in Malawi, 2004–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2021, outstanding deposits, commercial banks, of which: household sector in Malawi stood at 283.53 billion.
That represents a change of down 3.2% on the previous year and up 457.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outstanding deposits, commercial banks, of which: household sector in Malawi peaked at 293.01 billion in 2020 and was at its lowest, 17.45 billion, in 2006.
That places Malawi 67th out of 127 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Outstanding Deposits, Commercial Banks, of Which: Household Sector in Malawi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 17.49 billion | — |
| 2005 | 17.53 billion | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 17.45 billion | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 32.61 billion | +86.8% |
| 2008 | 52.53 billion | +61.1% |
| 2009 | 56.12 billion | +6.8% |
| 2010 | 79.30 billion | +41.3% |
| 2011 | 50.88 billion | -35.8% |
| 2012 | 48.90 billion | -3.9% |
| 2013 | 99.08 billion | +102.6% |
| 2016 | 138.30 billion | +39.6% |
| 2017 | 126.07 billion | -8.8% |
| 2018 | 154.08 billion | +22.2% |
| 2019 | 163.42 billion | +6.1% |
| 2020 | 293.01 billion | +79.3% |
| 2021 | 283.53 billion | -3.2% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 283.53 billion is below the median for low income countries, which is 297.82 billion, 95% of the median. (10 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 283.53 billion is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 284.32 billion, 100% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 32.29 billion | 17.45 billion | 56.12 billion | 6 |
| 2010s | 107.50 billion | 48.90 billion | 163.42 billion | 8 |
| 2020s | 288.27 billion | 283.53 billion | 293.01 billion | 2 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
- 64 Chad 312.11 billion compare
- 65 New Zealand 294.80 billion compare
- 66 Equatorial Guinea 284.32 billion compare
- 68 Mozambique 269.36 billion compare
- 69 Qatar 219.27 billion compare
- 70 Portugal 180.74 billion compare
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 outstanding deposits, commercial banks, of which: household sector in Malawi?
- Outstanding deposits, commercial banks, of which: household sector in Malawi was 283.53 billion in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest outstanding deposits, commercial banks, of which: household sector recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 293.01 billion in 2020.
- What is the lowest outstanding deposits, commercial banks, of which: household sector recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.45 billion in 2006.
- How does Malawi rank for outstanding deposits, commercial banks, of which: household sector?
- Malawi ranks 67th out of 127 countries with data for 2021.
- Is outstanding deposits, commercial banks, of which: household sector rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 457.3%. 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 Outstanding Deposits, Commercial Banks, of Which: Household Sector Deposits. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gender-disaggregated data on access to and use of financial services.