Trade openness in Malawi in 2025 — 39.4%. Ranked 119 in the world out of 138. Since 2017, the indicator has fallen by 5.9 pp.
2017–2025 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Malawi
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39.4 | −2.5 pp |
| 2024 | 41.9 | −0.53 pp |
| 2023 | 42.44 | −1.18 pp |
| 2022 | 43.62 | −0.98 pp |
| 2021 | 44.6 | +3.56 pp |
| 2020 | 41.03 | −3.16 pp |
| 2019 | 44.2 | +0.62 pp |
| 2018 | 43.58 | −1.72 pp |
| 2017 | 45.3 | — |
The same indicator for neighboring countries — with links to their pages
The sum of exports and imports of goods and services as a percent of GDP — the standard indicator of the trade openness of an economy. Values above 100% are not an anomaly: they mean that trade turnover exceeds annual GDP, which is typical of trading hubs and of small economies built into supply chains.
Source: World Development Indicators (World Bank), license CC BY 4.0.
Merchandise exports plus imports as a percent of GDP — without services.
Trade Exports (% of GDP)How far the economy is oriented toward external markets.
Trade Imports (% of GDP)How far the economy depends on supplies from abroad.
Trade Trade balanceThe difference between exports and imports of goods and services. A minus means imports are larger.
