Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Malawi

Malawi: Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate was -21.39 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-21.39 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 178.5%
World rank
151st
of 164 countries
All-time high
87.67 % change on previous year
in 1978
All-time low
-45.19 % change on previous year
in 1998
Years of data
59
1966–2024

Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Malawi, 1966–2024

-50050100196619952024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2024, military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Malawi stood at -21.39 % change on previous year.

The figure is down 178.5% on the previous year and up 0.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Malawi peaked at 87.67 % change on previous year in 1978 and was at its lowest, -45.19 % change on previous year, in 1998.

That places Malawi 151st out of 164 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 3.03 % change on previous year -11.83 % change on previous year 15.44 % change on previous year 4
1970s 40.01 % change on previous year -1.67 % change on previous year 87.67 % change on previous year 10
1980s -4.32 % change on previous year -29.94 % change on previous year 24.9 % change on previous year 10
1990s 1.15 % change on previous year -45.19 % change on previous year 82.41 % change on previous year 10
2000s 19.03 % change on previous year -18.64 % change on previous year 73.97 % change on previous year 10
2010s 6.48 % change on previous year -21.41 % change on previous year 45.94 % change on previous year 10
2020s 8.51 % change on previous year -21.39 % change on previous year 27.25 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Malawi

  1. 148 Bahrain -14.7 % change on previous year compare
  2. 149 Timor-Leste -15.81 % change on previous year compare
  3. 150 Seychelles -19.16 % change on previous year compare
  4. 152 Peru -22.47 % change on previous year compare
  5. 153 Egypt -24.34 % change on previous year compare
  6. 154 Angola -26.11 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Malawi?
Military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Malawi was -21.39 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Malawi?
The highest recorded value was 87.67 % change on previous year in 1978.
What is the lowest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Malawi?
The lowest recorded value was -45.19 % change on previous year in 1998.
How does Malawi rank for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate?
Malawi ranks 151st out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
Is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate rising or falling in Malawi?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.1%. 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 Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Military expenditure (current USD). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
208 places, 10,048 data points, 1961–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Military expenditure (current USD). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.