Outstanding Loans, Commercial Banks, of Which: Household Sector Loans in Malawi
Malawi: Outstanding Loans, Commercial Banks, of Which: Household Sector Loans was 253.51 billion in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Outstanding Loans, Commercial Banks, of Which: Household Sector Loans in Malawi, 2004–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outstanding loans, commercial banks, of which: household sector loans in Malawi is 253.51 billion, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 31.0% on the previous year and up 2,485.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outstanding loans, commercial banks, of which: household sector loans in Malawi peaked at 253.51 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, 5.60 billion, in 2004.
Malawi ranks 64th of 134 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.
Outstanding Loans, Commercial Banks, of Which: Household Sector Loans in Malawi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5.60 billion | — |
| 2005 | 5.67 billion | +1.2% |
| 2006 | 6.56 billion | +15.8% |
| 2007 | 7.98 billion | +21.6% |
| 2008 | 24.12 billion | +202.2% |
| 2009 | 28.25 billion | +17.1% |
| 2010 | 26.98 billion | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 9.80 billion | -63.7% |
| 2012 | 32.45 billion | +231.0% |
| 2013 | 38.48 billion | +18.6% |
| 2016 | 41.48 billion | +7.8% |
| 2017 | 56.36 billion | +35.9% |
| 2018 | 65.68 billion | +16.5% |
| 2019 | 99.47 billion | +51.4% |
| 2020 | 193.51 billion | +94.5% |
| 2021 | 253.51 billion | +31.0% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 253.51 billion is above the median for low income countries, which is 221.74 billion, 1.1× the median. (10 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 253.51 billion is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 211.43 billion, 1.2× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Outstanding Loans, Commercial Banks, of Which: Household Sector Loans 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +231.0% | 9.80 billion | 32.45 billion |
| 2008 | +202.2% | 7.98 billion | 24.12 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.03 billion | 5.60 billion | 28.25 billion | 6 |
| 2010s | 46.34 billion | 9.80 billion | 99.47 billion | 8 |
| 2020s | 223.51 billion | 193.51 billion | 253.51 billion | 2 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
- 61 Belgium 297.50 billion compare
- 62 New Zealand 292.50 billion compare
- 63 Honduras 257.97 billion compare
- 65 North Macedonia 245.84 billion compare
- 66 Congo 237.77 billion compare
- 67 South Sudan 232.05 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 loans, commercial banks, of which: household sector loans in Malawi?
- Outstanding loans, commercial banks, of which: household sector loans in Malawi was 253.51 billion in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest outstanding loans, commercial banks, of which: household sector loans recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 253.51 billion in 2021.
- What is the lowest outstanding loans, commercial banks, of which: household sector loans recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.60 billion in 2004.
- How does Malawi rank for outstanding loans, commercial banks, of which: household sector loans?
- Malawi ranks 64th out of 134 countries with data for 2021.
- Is outstanding loans, commercial banks, of which: household sector loans rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,485.9%. 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 Loans, Commercial Banks, of Which: Household Sector Loans. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gender-disaggregated data on access to and use of financial services.