Malawi: Savings, percent of GDP

The latest value from 2025 is 3.92 percent, an increase from 2.19 percent in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 22.57 percent, based on data from 100 countries. Historically, the average for Malawi from 2017 to 2025 is 3.41 percent. The minimum value, -0.9 percent, was reached in 2022 while the maximum of 9.86 percent was recorded in 2019. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The savings in Malawi and other countries is calculated as the difference between income and consumption, expressed as percent of GDP.

Definition: Gross savings are calculated as gross national income less total consumption, plus net transfers.