IMF repurchases and charges in Malawi
Malawi: IMF repurchases and charges was 40.87 million TDS, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
40.87 million TDS, current US$
Change on year
up 2.1%
World rank
70th
of 123 countries
All-time high
43.51 million TDS, current US$
in 1987
All-time low
3,503 TDS, current US$
in 1977
Years of data
50
1972–2024
IMF repurchases and charges in Malawi, 1972–2024
Source: International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB). Measured in TDS, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, imf repurchases and charges in Malawi stood at 40.87 million TDS, current US$.
The figure is up 2.1% on the previous year and up 61.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imf repurchases and charges in Malawi peaked at 43.51 million TDS, current US$ in 1987 and was at its lowest, 3,503 TDS, current US$, in 1977.
That places Malawi 70th out of 123 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
IMF repurchases and charges in Malawi, year by year
| Year | TDS, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 521,136 TDS, current US$ | — |
| 1973 | 2.21 million TDS, current US$ | +323.3% |
| 1977 | 3,503 TDS, current US$ | -99.8% |
| 1978 | 4.72 million TDS, current US$ | +134517.9% |
| 1979 | 1.03 million TDS, current US$ | -78.2% |
| 1980 | 3.23 million TDS, current US$ | +214.6% |
| 1981 | 11.79 million TDS, current US$ | +265.2% |
| 1982 | 21.43 million TDS, current US$ | +81.8% |
| 1983 | 18.83 million TDS, current US$ | -12.2% |
| 1984 | 31.06 million TDS, current US$ | +65.0% |
| 1985 | 28.55 million TDS, current US$ | -8.1% |
| 1986 | 38.23 million TDS, current US$ | +33.9% |
| 1987 | 43.51 million TDS, current US$ | +13.8% |
| 1988 | 37.68 million TDS, current US$ | -13.4% |
| 1989 | 33.26 million TDS, current US$ | -11.7% |
| 1990 | 25.36 million TDS, current US$ | -23.8% |
| 1991 | 25.33 million TDS, current US$ | -0.1% |
| 1992 | 21.35 million TDS, current US$ | -15.7% |
| 1993 | 6.73 million TDS, current US$ | -68.5% |
| 1994 | 6.28 million TDS, current US$ | -6.8% |
| 1995 | 11.32 million TDS, current US$ | +80.3% |
| 1996 | 16.14 million TDS, current US$ | +42.5% |
| 1997 | 18.15 million TDS, current US$ | +12.5% |
| 1998 | 26.36 million TDS, current US$ | +45.3% |
| 1999 | 23.67 million TDS, current US$ | -10.2% |
| 2000 | 10.11 million TDS, current US$ | -57.3% |
| 2001 | 4.69 million TDS, current US$ | -53.6% |
| 2002 | 8.08 million TDS, current US$ | +72.3% |
| 2003 | 8.62 million TDS, current US$ | +6.7% |
| 2004 | 10.84 million TDS, current US$ | +25.7% |
| 2005 | 16.16 million TDS, current US$ | +49.1% |
| 2006 | 18.83 million TDS, current US$ | +16.6% |
| 2007 | 730,919 TDS, current US$ | -96.1% |
| 2008 | 443,702 TDS, current US$ | -39.3% |
| 2009 | 864,010 TDS, current US$ | +94.7% |
| 2010 | 340,804 TDS, current US$ | -60.6% |
| 2011 | 887,711 TDS, current US$ | +160.5% |
| 2012 | 4.07 million TDS, current US$ | +358.6% |
| 2013 | 8.29 million TDS, current US$ | +103.7% |
| 2014 | 25.36 million TDS, current US$ | +205.8% |
| 2015 | 24.32 million TDS, current US$ | -4.1% |
| 2016 | 24.90 million TDS, current US$ | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 21.83 million TDS, current US$ | -12.3% |
| 2018 | 28.98 million TDS, current US$ | +32.7% |
| 2019 | 17.33 million TDS, current US$ | -40.2% |
| 2020 | 24.95 million TDS, current US$ | +43.9% |
| 2021 | 26.42 million TDS, current US$ | +5.9% |
| 2022 | 32.83 million TDS, current US$ | +24.3% |
| 2023 | 40.01 million TDS, current US$ | +21.9% |
| 2024 | 40.87 million TDS, current US$ | +2.1% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 40.87 million TDS, current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 40.87 million TDS, current US$, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 40.87 million TDS, current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 46.08 million TDS, current US$, 89% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where IMF repurchases and charges in Malawi changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | +134517.9% | 3,503 TDS, current US$ | 4.72 million TDS, current US$ |
| 2012 | +358.6% | 887,711 TDS, current US$ | 4.07 million TDS, current US$ |
| 1973 | +323.3% | 521,136 TDS, current US$ | 2.21 million TDS, current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.69 million TDS, current US$ | 3,503 TDS, current US$ | 4.72 million TDS, current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 26.76 million TDS, current US$ | 3.23 million TDS, current US$ | 43.51 million TDS, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 18.07 million TDS, current US$ | 6.28 million TDS, current US$ | 26.36 million TDS, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.94 million TDS, current US$ | 443,702 TDS, current US$ | 18.83 million TDS, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.63 million TDS, current US$ | 340,804 TDS, current US$ | 28.98 million TDS, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 33.01 million TDS, current US$ | 24.95 million TDS, current US$ | 40.87 million TDS, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
- 67 Niger 44.55 million TDS, current US$ compare
- 68 Central African Republic 42.42 million TDS, current US$ compare
- 69 Lebanon 40.90 million TDS, current US$ compare
- 71 Sudan 40.78 million TDS, current US$ compare
- 72 Kosovo 37.92 million TDS, current US$ compare
- 72 Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) 37.92 million TDS, current US$ compare
More external debt data for Malawi
- IFC, private nonguaranteed -200,000 NFL, US$ (2024)
- IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$), per capita -0.0092 NFL, US$ per person (2024)
- IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$), per unit of GDP -0 NFL, US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$), per square kilometre -6.36 NFL, US$ per square kilometre (2023)
- Public and publicly guaranteed debt service 1.1% (2024)
- Net financial flows, IDA 197.50 million NFL, current US$ (2024)
- Net financial flows, IDA (NFL, current US$), per capita 9.12 NFL, current US$ per person (2024)
- Net financial flows, IDA (NFL, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0175 NFL, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Net financial flows, IBRD -30,000 NFL, current US$ (2006)
- Public and publicly guaranteed debt service 7.7% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imf repurchases and charges in Malawi?
- Imf repurchases and charges in Malawi was 40.87 million TDS, current US$ in 2024, according to International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest imf repurchases and charges recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 43.51 million TDS, current US$ in 1987.
- What is the lowest imf repurchases and charges recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,503 TDS, current US$ in 1977.
- How does Malawi rank for imf repurchases and charges?
- Malawi ranks 70th out of 123 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imf repurchases and charges rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 61.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB), published as part of IMF repurchases and charges (TDS, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
IMF repurchases are total repayments of outstanding drawings from the General Resources Account during the year specified, excluding repayments due in the reserve tranche. IMF charges cover interest payments with respect to all uses of IMF resources, excluding those resulting from drawings in the reserve tranche. Data are in current U.S. dollars.