Malawi: Inflation, annual
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The most recent value is 21.1 percent as of June 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of 23.4 percent. Historically, the average for Malawi from January 2001 to June 2026 is 16.4 percent. The minimum of 6.28 percent was recorded in December 2010, while the maximum of 35 percent was reached in January 2024.
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- Measure: percent
- Definition: Percent change in the CPI from the same month last year.
- Source: National Statistical Office of Malawi
| Recent values | Malawi: Inflation, annual percent change in the CPI |
|---|---|
| 2026 Jun | 21.1 |
| 2026 May | 23.4 |
| 2026 Apr | 24.3 |
| 2026 Mar | 23.8 |
| 2026 Feb | 24.1 |
| 2026 Jan | 24.9 |
| 2025 Dec | 26 |
| 2025 Nov | 27.9 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 28.4 | 2025 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 6 | 2023 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 1,734.9774 | 8/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 8,148.40 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 1,535.0038 | 6/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | 0.09 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | 21.10 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Private sector credit | 2,543.70 | 6/2026 | billion |