Net financial flows, multilateral in Malawi
Malawi: Net financial flows, multilateral was 210.24 million NFL, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Net financial flows, multilateral in Malawi, 1970–2024
Source: International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB). Measured in NFL, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net financial flows, multilateral in Malawi is 210.24 million NFL, current US$, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 39.1% on the previous year and up 37.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net financial flows, multilateral in Malawi peaked at 345.34 million NFL, current US$ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 5.66 million NFL, current US$, in 1973.
Malawi ranks 49th of 123 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net financial flows, multilateral in Malawi, year by year
| Year | NFL, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 9.66 million NFL, current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 8.83 million NFL, current US$ | -8.6% |
| 1972 | 10.31 million NFL, current US$ | +16.7% |
| 1973 | 5.66 million NFL, current US$ | -45.1% |
| 1974 | 7.97 million NFL, current US$ | +40.8% |
| 1975 | 12.21 million NFL, current US$ | +53.2% |
| 1976 | 11.52 million NFL, current US$ | -5.6% |
| 1977 | 26.79 million NFL, current US$ | +132.5% |
| 1978 | 28.89 million NFL, current US$ | +7.8% |
| 1979 | 37.01 million NFL, current US$ | +28.1% |
| 1980 | 47.92 million NFL, current US$ | +29.5% |
| 1981 | 57.24 million NFL, current US$ | +19.5% |
| 1982 | 53.01 million NFL, current US$ | -7.4% |
| 1983 | 43.95 million NFL, current US$ | -17.1% |
| 1984 | 90.90 million NFL, current US$ | +106.8% |
| 1985 | 43.97 million NFL, current US$ | -51.6% |
| 1986 | 87.34 million NFL, current US$ | +98.6% |
| 1987 | 83.91 million NFL, current US$ | -3.9% |
| 1988 | 74.39 million NFL, current US$ | -11.3% |
| 1989 | 87.39 million NFL, current US$ | +17.5% |
| 1990 | 98.15 million NFL, current US$ | +12.3% |
| 1991 | 123.91 million NFL, current US$ | +26.3% |
| 1992 | 114.65 million NFL, current US$ | -7.5% |
| 1993 | 164.81 million NFL, current US$ | +43.8% |
| 1994 | 72.05 million NFL, current US$ | -56.3% |
| 1995 | 69.00 million NFL, current US$ | -4.2% |
| 1996 | 135.17 million NFL, current US$ | +95.9% |
| 1997 | 121.86 million NFL, current US$ | -9.8% |
| 1998 | 126.33 million NFL, current US$ | +3.7% |
| 1999 | 112.64 million NFL, current US$ | -10.8% |
| 2000 | 88.45 million NFL, current US$ | -21.5% |
| 2001 | 102.11 million NFL, current US$ | +15.5% |
| 2002 | 64.66 million NFL, current US$ | -36.7% |
| 2003 | 67.10 million NFL, current US$ | +3.8% |
| 2004 | 66.94 million NFL, current US$ | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 58.05 million NFL, current US$ | -13.3% |
| 2006 | 57.49 million NFL, current US$ | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 43.50 million NFL, current US$ | -24.3% |
| 2008 | 55.25 million NFL, current US$ | +27.0% |
| 2009 | 46.29 million NFL, current US$ | -16.2% |
| 2010 | 45.93 million NFL, current US$ | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 49.89 million NFL, current US$ | +8.6% |
| 2012 | 74.61 million NFL, current US$ | +49.5% |
| 2013 | 120.68 million NFL, current US$ | +61.8% |
| 2014 | 153.17 million NFL, current US$ | +26.9% |
| 2015 | 126.66 million NFL, current US$ | -17.3% |
| 2016 | 107.37 million NFL, current US$ | -15.2% |
| 2017 | 220.00 million NFL, current US$ | +104.9% |
| 2018 | 150.29 million NFL, current US$ | -31.7% |
| 2019 | 120.05 million NFL, current US$ | -20.1% |
| 2020 | 156.23 million NFL, current US$ | +30.1% |
| 2021 | 160.45 million NFL, current US$ | +2.7% |
| 2022 | 267.04 million NFL, current US$ | +66.4% |
| 2023 | 345.34 million NFL, current US$ | +29.3% |
| 2024 | 210.24 million NFL, current US$ | -39.1% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 210.24 million NFL, current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 19.84 million NFL, current US$, 10.6× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 210.24 million NFL, current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 201.06 million NFL, current US$, 1.0× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 15.89 million NFL, current US$ | 5.66 million NFL, current US$ | 37.01 million NFL, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 67.00 million NFL, current US$ | 43.95 million NFL, current US$ | 90.90 million NFL, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 113.86 million NFL, current US$ | 69.00 million NFL, current US$ | 164.81 million NFL, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 64.98 million NFL, current US$ | 43.50 million NFL, current US$ | 102.11 million NFL, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 116.86 million NFL, current US$ | 45.93 million NFL, current US$ | 220.00 million NFL, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 227.86 million NFL, current US$ | 156.23 million NFL, current US$ | 345.34 million NFL, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
- 46 Mali 246.20 million NFL, current US$ compare
- 47 Suriname 225.94 million NFL, current US$ compare
- 48 Armenia 218.00 million NFL, current US$ compare
- 50 Nicaragua 208.70 million NFL, current US$ compare
- 51 Serbia 201.93 million NFL, current US$ compare
- 52 Mauritius 191.88 million NFL, 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 net financial flows, multilateral in Malawi?
- Net financial flows, multilateral in Malawi was 210.24 million NFL, current US$ in 2024, according to International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest net financial flows, multilateral recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 345.34 million NFL, current US$ in 2023.
- What is the lowest net financial flows, multilateral recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.66 million NFL, current US$ in 1973.
- How does Malawi rank for net financial flows, multilateral?
- Malawi ranks 49th out of 123 countries with data for 2024.
- Is net financial flows, multilateral rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.3%. 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 Net financial flows, multilateral (NFL, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Public and publicly guaranteed multilateral loans include loans and credits from the World Bank, regional development banks, and other multilateral and intergovernmental agencies. Excluded are loans from funds administered by an international organization on behalf of a single donor government; these are classified as loans from governments. Net flows (or net lending or net disbursements) received by the borrower during the year are disbursements minus principal repayments. Data are in current U.S. dollars.