Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in Malawi

Malawi: Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) was 166.67 million in 2023. β–² Rising

Latest (2023)
166.67 million
Change on year
down 6.8%
World rank
14th
of 43 countries
All-time high
183.19 million
in 2019
All-time low
137.14 million
in 2017
Years of data
7
2017–2023

Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in Malawi, 2017–2023

050.0M100.0M150.0M200.0M2017202020232017: 137.1M2018: 142.4M2019: 183.2M2020: 160.7M2021: 178.8M2022: 178.7M2023: 166.7M

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in Malawi is 166.67 million, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.8% on the previous year and up 21.5% over ten years.

That places Malawi 14th out of 43 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 154.24 million 137.14 million 183.19 million 3
2020s 171.22 million 160.71 million 178.76 million 4

Countries ranked near Malawi

  1. 11 South Africa 658.86 million compare
  2. 12 Botswana 421.62 million compare
  3. 13 Cambodia 378.95 million compare
  4. 15 Gabon 97.45 million compare
  5. 16 Kazakhstan 91.41 million compare
  6. 17 Guinea 69.59 million

See the full ranking of 43 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in Malawi?
Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) in Malawi was 166.67 million in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) recorded in Malawi?
The highest recorded value was 183.19 million in 2019.
What is the lowest statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) recorded in Malawi?
The lowest recorded value was 137.14 million in 2017.
How does Malawi rank for statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach)?
Malawi ranks 14th out of 43 countries with data for 2023.
Is statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) rising or falling in Malawi?
Over the last ten years it is up 21.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Malawi data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) (Current prices, US dollar, Fixed base). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Statistical discrepancy (expenditure approach) (Current prices, US dollar, Fixed base)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
43 places, 1,099 data points, 1950–2025
Last refreshed

National Economic Accounts (NEA), Annual Data 2026 January