What is gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Malawi?

Gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Malawi was 82.82 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).

What is the highest gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in Malawi?

The highest recorded value was 82.82 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023.

What is the lowest gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in Malawi?

The lowest recorded value was 10.52 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 1970.

How does Malawi rank for gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre?

Malawi ranks 42nd out of 211 countries with data for 2023.

Is gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre rising or falling in Malawi?

Over the last ten years it is up 38.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Malawi data come from?

The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Malawi

Name: GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Malawi
Creator: Statizoid (derived)
License: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page

Malawi: GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre was 82.82 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)

82.82 million constant LCU per square kilometre

Change on year

up 1.9%

World rank

42nd

of 211 countries

All-time high

82.82 million constant LCU per square kilometre

in 2023

All-time low

10.52 million constant LCU per square kilometre

in 1970

Years of data

1970–2023

GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Malawi, 1970–2023

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per square kilometre.

Analysis

Malawi recorded 82.82 million constant LCU per square kilometre for gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre in 2023. That is the highest value across all 54 years on record.

The figure is up 1.9% on the previous year and up 38.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Malawi peaked at 82.82 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 10.52 million constant LCU per square kilometre, in 1970.

That places Malawi 42nd out of 211 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Malawi, year by year

Annual values for GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Malawi, 1970 to 2023.
Year	constant LCU per square kilometre	Change
1970	10.52 million constant LCU per square kilometre	—
1971	12.23 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+16.2%
1972	12.99 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+6.2%
1973	13.29 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+2.3%
1974	14.24 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+7.2%
1975	15.11 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+6.1%
1976	15.86 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+5.0%
1977	16.64 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+4.9%
1978	18.27 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+9.7%
1979	19.07 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+4.4%
1980	19.15 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+0.4%
1981	18.13 million constant LCU per square kilometre	-5.3%
1982	18.59 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+2.5%
1983	19.28 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+3.7%
1984	20.31 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+5.4%
1985	21.24 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+4.6%
1986	21.19 million constant LCU per square kilometre	-0.2%
1987	21.54 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+1.6%
1988	22.22 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+3.2%
1989	22.52 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+1.3%
1990	23.80 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+5.7%
1991	25.88 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+8.7%
1992	23.98 million constant LCU per square kilometre	-7.3%
1993	26.31 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+9.7%
1994	23.61 million constant LCU per square kilometre	-10.2%
1995	27.57 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+16.7%
1996	29.58 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+7.3%
1997	30.70 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+3.8%
1998	31.90 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+3.9%
1999	32.87 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+3.0%
2000	33.39 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+1.6%
2001	31.73 million constant LCU per square kilometre	-5.0%
2002	32.27 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+1.7%
2003	34.11 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+5.7%
2004	35.96 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+5.4%
2005	37.13 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+3.3%
2006	38.88 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+4.7%
2007	42.61 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+9.6%
2008	45.86 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+7.6%
2009	49.68 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+8.3%
2010	53.10 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+6.9%
2011	55.72 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+4.9%
2012	56.78 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+1.9%
2013	59.85 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+5.4%
2014	63.22 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+5.6%
2015	64.99 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+2.8%
2016	66.61 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+2.5%
2017	69.27 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+4.0%
2018	72.29 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+4.4%
2019	76.42 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+5.7%
2020	77.03 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+0.8%
2021	80.54 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+4.6%
2022	81.28 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+0.9%
2023	82.82 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+1.9%

Malawi compared with similar countries

Malawi's 82.82 million constant LCU per square kilometre is above the median for low income countries, which is 7.14 million constant LCU per square kilometre, 11.6× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Malawi's 82.82 million constant LCU per square kilometre is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13.46 million constant LCU per square kilometre, 6.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1970s	14.82 million constant LCU per square kilometre	10.52 million constant LCU per square kilometre	19.07 million constant LCU per square kilometre	10
1980s	20.42 million constant LCU per square kilometre	18.13 million constant LCU per square kilometre	22.52 million constant LCU per square kilometre	10
1990s	27.62 million constant LCU per square kilometre	23.61 million constant LCU per square kilometre	32.87 million constant LCU per square kilometre	10
2000s	38.16 million constant LCU per square kilometre	31.73 million constant LCU per square kilometre	49.68 million constant LCU per square kilometre	10
2010s	63.82 million constant LCU per square kilometre	53.10 million constant LCU per square kilometre	76.42 million constant LCU per square kilometre	10
2020s	80.42 million constant LCU per square kilometre	77.03 million constant LCU per square kilometre	82.82 million constant LCU per square kilometre	4

Countries ranked near Malawi

39 Nigeria 85.57 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
40 Jamaica 84.54 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
41 Serbia 83.35 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
43 Czechia 80.76 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
44 Senegal 80.13 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
45 Israel 77.34 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare

See the full ranking of 211 places →

More population data for Malawi

Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.4293 % change on previous year (2100)
Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.1183 % change on previous year (2050)
Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.4293 % change on previous year (2100)
Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.3622 % change on previous year (2100)
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 37,159 Persons (2050)
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.45 Percent per annum (2030)
Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2289 % change on previous year (2100)
World population growth 0.4% (2100)
Population density 627.29 people per km² (2100)
Number of children under 5, by world region 3.85 million people (2100)

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Frequently asked questions

What is gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Malawi?: Gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Malawi was 82.82 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in Malawi?: The highest recorded value was 82.82 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023.
What is the lowest gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in Malawi?: The lowest recorded value was 10.52 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 1970.
How does Malawi rank for gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre?: Malawi ranks 42nd out of 211 countries with data for 2023.
Is gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre rising or falling in Malawi?: Over the last ten years it is up 38.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Malawi data come from?: The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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GDP (constant LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.

GDP (constant LCU) ÷ Land area (sq. km)

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GDP UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

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Indicator: GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre
Unit: constant LCU per square kilometre
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 211 places, 9,737 data points, 1970–2023
Last refreshed: 30 August 2026

GDP (constant LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.