Other taxes in Malawi
Malawi: Other taxes was 1.47 billion current LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other taxes in Malawi, 2009–2024
Source: Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for other taxes in Malawi is 1.47 billion current LCU, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 10.3% on the previous year and up 222.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other taxes in Malawi peaked at 1.66 billion current LCU in 2017 and was at its lowest, 127.61 million current LCU, in 2009.
Malawi ranks 75th of 149 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.
Other taxes in Malawi, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 127.61 million current LCU | — |
| 2010 | 303.30 million current LCU | +137.7% |
| 2011 | 326.14 million current LCU | +7.5% |
| 2012 | 388.39 million current LCU | +19.1% |
| 2013 | 539.69 million current LCU | +39.0% |
| 2014 | 455.38 million current LCU | -15.6% |
| 2015 | 554.08 million current LCU | +21.7% |
| 2016 | 570.31 million current LCU | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 1.66 billion current LCU | +190.4% |
| 2018 | 412.58 million current LCU | -75.1% |
| 2019 | 713.54 million current LCU | +72.9% |
| 2020 | 892.67 million current LCU | +25.1% |
| 2021 | 855.36 million current LCU | -4.2% |
| 2022 | 1.25 billion current LCU | +46.3% |
| 2023 | 1.64 billion current LCU | +30.8% |
| 2024 | 1.47 billion current LCU | -10.3% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 1.47 billion current LCU is below the median for low income countries, which is 6.14 billion current LCU, 24% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 1.47 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.18 billion current LCU, 35% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 127.61 million current LCU | 127.61 million current LCU | 127.61 million current LCU | 1 |
| 2010s | 591.96 million current LCU | 303.30 million current LCU | 1.66 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.22 billion current LCU | 855.36 million current LCU | 1.64 billion current LCU | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is other taxes in Malawi?
- Other taxes in Malawi was 1.47 billion current LCU in 2024, according to Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest other taxes recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 1.66 billion current LCU in 2017.
- What is the lowest other taxes recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 127.61 million current LCU in 2009.
- How does Malawi rank for other taxes?
- Malawi ranks 75th out of 149 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other taxes rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 222.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Other taxes (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Other taxes include employer payroll or labor taxes, taxes on property, and taxes not allocable to other categories, such as penalties for late payment or nonpayment of taxes. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.