Use of IMF Credit and Loans, US dollar in Malawi
Malawi: Use of IMF Credit and Loans, US dollar was 378.88 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
378.88 million
Change on year
down 6.3%
World rank
48th
of 194 countries
All-time high
447.08 million
in 2023
All-time low
0
in 1945
Years of data
81
1945–2025
Use of IMF Credit and Loans, US dollar in Malawi, 1945–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2025, use of imf credit and loans, us dollar in Malawi stood at 378.88 million.
That represents a change of down 6.3% on the previous year and up 132.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, use of imf credit and loans, us dollar in Malawi peaked at 447.08 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1945.
That places Malawi 48th out of 194 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Use of IMF Credit and Loans, US dollar in Malawi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 0 | — |
| 1946 | 0 | — |
| 1947 | 0 | — |
| 1948 | 0 | — |
| 1949 | 0 | — |
| 1950 | 0 | — |
| 1951 | 0 | — |
| 1952 | 0 | — |
| 1953 | 0 | — |
| 1954 | 0 | — |
| 1955 | 0 | — |
| 1956 | 0 | — |
| 1957 | 0 | — |
| 1958 | 0 | — |
| 1959 | 0 | — |
| 1960 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 2.77 million | — |
| 1976 | 4.33 million | +56.2% |
| 1977 | 13.08 million | +201.9% |
| 1978 | 15.31 million | +17.0% |
| 1979 | 49.66 million | +224.4% |
| 1980 | 79.70 million | +60.5% |
| 1981 | 104.69 million | +31.3% |
| 1982 | 97.34 million | -7.0% |
| 1983 | 117.01 million | +20.2% |
| 1984 | 125.39 million | +7.2% |
| 1985 | 145.51 million | +16.0% |
| 1986 | 133.28 million | -8.4% |
| 1987 | 116.94 million | -12.3% |
| 1988 | 105.70 million | -9.6% |
| 1989 | 100.47 million | -5.0% |
| 1990 | 114.99 million | +14.5% |
| 1991 | 115.08 million | +0.1% |
| 1992 | 91.93 million | -20.1% |
| 1993 | 86.01 million | -6.4% |
| 1994 | 112.25 million | +30.5% |
| 1995 | 115.98 million | +3.3% |
| 1996 | 119.44 million | +3.0% |
| 1997 | 105.81 million | -11.4% |
| 1998 | 102.17 million | -3.4% |
| 1999 | 87.56 million | -14.3% |
| 2000 | 82.54 million | -5.7% |
| 2001 | 72.76 million | -11.8% |
| 2002 | 94.56 million | +30.0% |
| 2003 | 102.19 million | +8.1% |
| 2004 | 92.47 million | -9.5% |
| 2005 | 75.18 million | -18.7% |
| 2006 | 19.46 million | -74.1% |
| 2007 | 31.00 million | +59.3% |
| 2008 | 124.68 million | +302.2% |
| 2009 | 126.90 million | +1.8% |
| 2010 | 146.04 million | +15.1% |
| 2011 | 144.83 million | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 180.95 million | +24.9% |
| 2013 | 193.08 million | +6.7% |
| 2014 | 176.37 million | -8.7% |
| 2015 | 162.69 million | -7.8% |
| 2016 | 206.71 million | +27.1% |
| 2017 | 224.38 million | +8.5% |
| 2018 | 221.76 million | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 247.68 million | +11.7% |
| 2020 | 432.31 million | +74.5% |
| 2021 | 394.30 million | -8.8% |
| 2022 | 438.14 million | +11.1% |
| 2023 | 447.08 million | +2.0% |
| 2024 | 404.43 million | -9.5% |
| 2025 | 378.88 million | -6.3% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 378.88 million is below the median for low income countries, which is 457.77 million, 83% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 378.88 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 429.32 million, 88% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Use of IMF Credit and Loans, US dollar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +302.2% | 31.00 million | 124.68 million |
| 1979 | +224.4% | 15.31 million | 49.66 million |
| 1977 | +201.9% | 4.33 million | 13.08 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1970s | 8.52 million | 0 | 49.66 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 112.60 million | 79.70 million | 145.51 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 105.12 million | 86.01 million | 119.44 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 82.18 million | 19.46 million | 126.90 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 190.45 million | 144.83 million | 247.68 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 415.86 million | 378.88 million | 447.08 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
- 45 Mauritania 431.36 million compare
- 46 Togo 427.29 million compare
- 47 Guinea 408.80 million compare
- 49 South Sudan 336.90 million compare
- 50 Central African Republic 297.88 million compare
- 51 North Macedonia 278.61 million 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 use of imf credit and loans, us dollar in Malawi?
- Use of imf credit and loans, us dollar in Malawi was 378.88 million in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest use of imf credit and loans, us dollar recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 447.08 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest use of imf credit and loans, us dollar recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1945.
- How does Malawi rank for use of imf credit and loans, us dollar?
- Malawi ranks 48th out of 194 countries with data for 2025.
- Is use of imf credit and loans, us dollar rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 132.9%. 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 Use of IMF Credit and Loans, US dollar. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The Fund Accounts dataset provides information on IMF member countries' transactions with, and accounts with the Fund.