Inflation in Malawi
In 2025, inflation in Malawi was 28.4 %, down from 32.2 % in 2024. This gives Malawi the 8th-highest globally (out of 193 economies with available data).
Inflation
Annual growth (%) of consumer prices
Malawi
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About this indicator
Inflation, measured by the growth of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), captures changes over time in the prices of goods and services consumed by households. It reflects how the cost of living evolves and directly affects the real purchasing power of households’ incomes and their welfare.
Annual growth of the CPI indicates the rate at which consumer prices change compared to the previous year. The CPI series used here are based on annual price averages.
Annual growth of the CPI indicates the rate at which consumer prices change compared to the previous year. The CPI series used here are based on annual price averages.
Sources and updates
Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.
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