Malawi Policy Rate
1980 - 2024 | Monthly | % pa | Reserve Bank of Malawi
Key information about Malawi Policy Rate
- Malawi cash rate (Policy Rate: Month End: Bank Rate) was set at 26.00 % pa in Apr 2024, compared with 26.00 % pa in the previous Mar 2024.
- Malawi Policy Rate averaged 17.75 % pa and is updated monthly, available from Jan 1980 to Apr 2024.
- The data reached an all-time high of 75.53 % pa in Feb 2001 and a record low of 8.00 % pa in Feb 1980.
Related information about Malawi Policy Rate
- In the latest reports, Malawi Short Term Interest Rate: Month End: Treasury Bills Yield: 91 Days was reported at 15.30 % pa in Feb 2024.
- Malawi Exchange Rate against USD averaged 1,035.05 (USD/MWK) in Apr 2023.
- Its Real Effective Exchange Rate was 78.39 in Mar 2024.
View Malawi's Policy Rate from Jan 1980 to Apr 2024 in the chart:
What was Malawi's Policy Rate in Apr 2024?
Malawi cash rate (Policy Rate: Month End: Bank Rate) was set at 26.00 % pa in Apr 2024, compared with 26.00 % pa in the previous Mar 2024. See the table below for more data.
| Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.00 Apr 2024 | 26.00 Mar 2024 | 8.00 Feb 1980 | 75.53 Feb 2001 | % pa | monthly | Jan 1980 - Apr 2024 |
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| country/region | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albania (% pa) | 3.25 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2000 - Apr 2024 |
| Algeria (% pa) | 3.00 Sep 2023 | monthly | Jan 1963 - Sep 2023 |
| Argentina (%) | 51.02 Apr 2024 | monthly | Aug 1985 - Apr 2024 |
| Armenia (% pa) | 8.25 Apr 2024 | monthly | May 2001 - Apr 2024 |
| Australia (% pa) | 4.35 Apr 2024 | monthly | Aug 1990 - Apr 2024 |
| Austria (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Azerbaijan (% pa) | 7.25 May 2024 | monthly | Jan 2005 - May 2024 |
| Bahrain (% pa) | 6.25 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2007 - Apr 2024 |
| Bangladesh (% pa) | 8.00 Mar 2024 | monthly | Sep 2009 - Mar 2024 |
| Belarus (% pa) | 9.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jul 1991 - Apr 2024 |
| Belgium (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Bolivia (% pa) | 3.01 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2013 - Apr 2024 |
| Botswana (% pa) | 3.75 Apr 2022 | monthly | Aug 1976 - Apr 2022 |
| Brazil (% pa) | 10.75 Apr 2024 | monthly | Mar 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Bulgaria (% pa) | 3.78 May 2024 | monthly | Feb 1991 - May 2024 |
| Canada (% pa) | 5.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Dec 1992 - Apr 2024 |
| Chile (% pa) | 6.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | May 1995 - Apr 2024 |
| China (% pa) | 2.65 Jun 2023 | monthly | Jan 2016 - Jun 2023 |
| Colombia (% pa) | 12.25 Apr 2024 | monthly | Apr 1995 - Apr 2024 |
| Croatia (% pa) | 3.00 Dec 2022 | monthly | Dec 1992 - Dec 2022 |
| Cyprus (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Czech Republic (% pa) | 4.75 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1993 - Apr 2024 |
| Denmark (% pa) | 3.60 Apr 2024 | monthly | Aug 1914 - Apr 2024 |
| Ecuador (% pa) | 10.87 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jul 1995 - Apr 2024 |
| Egypt (% pa) | 27.75 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1991 - Apr 2024 |
| Estonia (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| European Union (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Finland (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| France (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Georgia (% pa) | 8.25 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2008 - Apr 2024 |
| Germany (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Ghana (% pa) | 29.50 May 2023 | monthly | Nov 2002 - May 2023 |
| Greece (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Hong Kong SAR, China (% pa) | 5.75 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jun 1992 - Apr 2024 |
| Hungary (% pa) | 7.75 Apr 2024 | monthly | Oct 1990 - Apr 2024 |
| Iceland (% pa) | 10.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1994 - Apr 2024 |
| India (% pa) | 6.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Apr 2001 - Apr 2024 |
| Indonesia (% pa) | 6.25 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jun 2015 - Apr 2024 |
| Ireland (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Israel (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Dec 1998 - Apr 2024 |
| Italy (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Ivory Coast (% pa) | 2.50 Mar 2017 | monthly | Jan 1964 - Mar 2017 |
| Japan (% pa) | -0.10 Jun 2023 | monthly | Nov 2008 - Jun 2023 |
| Jordan (% pa) | 8.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Dec 1965 - Apr 2024 |
| Kazakhstan (% pa) | 14.75 Apr 2024 | monthly | Feb 1992 - Apr 2024 |
| Kenya (% pa) | 13.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jul 2003 - Apr 2024 |
| South Korea (% pa) | 3.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | May 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Kosovo (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Kuwait (% pa) | 4.25 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jul 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Kyrgyzstan (% pa) | 11.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Laos (% pa) | 7.50 May 2023 | monthly | Dec 1992 - May 2023 |
| Latvia (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Lebanon (% pa) | 10.00 Jan 2023 | monthly | Apr 1964 - Jan 2023 |
| Lithuania (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Luxembourg (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Macau SAR, China (% pa) | 5.75 Apr 2024 | monthly | Dec 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| North Macedonia (% pa) | 6.30 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2002 - Apr 2024 |
| Malawi (% pa) | 26.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1980 - Apr 2024 |
| Malaysia (% pa) | 3.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Apr 2004 - Apr 2024 |
| Malta (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Mauritius (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Dec 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Mexico (% pa) | 11.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2008 - Apr 2024 |
| Moldova (% pa) | 3.75 Apr 2024 | monthly | Feb 2001 - Apr 2024 |
| Mongolia (% pa) | 12.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jul 2007 - Apr 2024 |
| Montenegro (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Morocco (% pa) | 3.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jun 1995 - Apr 2024 |
| Myanmar (% pa) | 7.00 2024 | yearly | 1986 - 2024 |
| Nepal (% pa) | 7.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jul 2003 - Apr 2024 |
| Netherlands (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| New Zealand (% pa) | 5.50 May 2023 | monthly | Mar 1999 - May 2023 |
| Nigeria (% pa) | 24.75 Apr 2024 | monthly | Dec 2006 - Apr 2024 |
| Norway (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1991 - Apr 2024 |
| Oman (% pa) | 6.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | May 2007 - Apr 2024 |
| Pakistan (% pa) | 23.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Feb 1992 - Apr 2024 |
| Paraguay (% pa) | 6.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jul 2010 - Apr 2024 |
| Peru (% pa) | 6.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Sep 2003 - Apr 2024 |
| Philippines (% pa) | 7.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jun 2016 - Apr 2024 |
| Poland (% pa) | 5.75 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2005 - Apr 2024 |
| Portugal (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Qatar (% pa) | 6.25 Mar 2024 | monthly | Mar 2003 - Mar 2024 |
| Romania (% pa) | 7.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2003 - Apr 2024 |
| Russia (% pa) | 16.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Sep 2013 - Apr 2024 |
| Saudi Arabia (% pa) | 6.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2000 - Apr 2024 |
| Serbia (% pa) | 6.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2001 - Apr 2024 |
| Singapore (% pa) | 4.00 Jun 2023 | monthly | Jul 2005 - Jun 2023 |
| Slovakia (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Slovenia (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| South Africa (% pa) | 8.25 Apr 2024 | monthly | Nov 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Spain (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Sri Lanka (% pa) | 8.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1997 - Apr 2024 |
| Sweden (% pa) | 4.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1987 - Apr 2024 |
| Switzerland (% pa) | 1.44 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jun 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Syria (% pa) | 5.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1962 - Apr 2024 |
| Taiwan (% pa) | 2.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jul 1961 - Apr 2024 |
| Tajikistan (% pa) | 9.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jun 1995 - Apr 2024 |
| Thailand (% pa) | 2.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | May 2000 - Apr 2024 |
| Tunisia (% pa) | 8.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2000 - Apr 2024 |
| Turkey (% pa) | 50.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jun 1996 - Apr 2024 |
| Ukraine (% pa) | 13.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Dec 1992 - Apr 2024 |
| United Arab Emirates (% pa) | 5.40 Apr 2024 | monthly | Nov 2007 - Apr 2024 |
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| Government and Public Finance | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Fiscal Balance: % of GDP (%) | -0.4 Jun 2023 | monthly | Apr 2005 - Jun 2023 |
| Consolidated Fiscal Balance (USD mn) | 12.722 Jan 2024 | monthly | Oct 2005 - Jan 2024 |
| Tax Revenue (USD mn) | 1,434.345 2021 | yearly | 2009 - 2021 |
| Tax Revenue: % of GDP (%) | 11.4 2021 | yearly | 2009 - 2021 |
| National Government Debt (USD mn) | 2,620.0 2014 | yearly | 2010 - 2014 |
| Government Debt: % of GDP (%) | 66.0 2014 | yearly | 2010 - 2014 |
| Forecast: Government Expenditure (MWK bn) | 6,260.770 2028 | yearly | 2002 - 2028 |
| Forecast: Government Net Debt (MWK bn) | 20,588.320 2028 | yearly | 2002 - 2028 |
| Forecast: Government Revenue (MWK bn) | 6,707.764 2029 | yearly | 2002 - 2029 |
| Central Government: Revenue and Grants (MWK bn) | 234.500 Feb 2024 | monthly | Oct 2005 - Feb 2024 |
| Central Government: Net Financing (MWK bn) | 268.400 Feb 2024 | monthly | Oct 2005 - Feb 2024 |
| Central Government: Revenue and Grants: Revenue (MWK bn) | 197.600 Feb 2024 | monthly | Oct 2005 - Feb 2024 |
| Central Government: Expenditure (MWK bn) | 408.900 Feb 2024 | monthly | Oct 2005 - Feb 2024 |
| Central Government: Deficit or Surplus (MWK bn) | -174.400 Feb 2024 | monthly | Oct 2005 - Feb 2024 |
| Foreign Trade | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forecast: Exports of Goods Growth (%) | 5.545 2028 | yearly | 1980 - 2028 |
| Trade Balance (USD mn) | -42.8 Feb 2023 | monthly | Jan 1964 - Feb 2023 |
| Total Exports (USD mn) | 47.0 Feb 2023 | monthly | Jan 1994 - Feb 2023 |
| Total Exports Growth (%) | -7.2 Feb 2023 | monthly | Jan 1995 - Feb 2023 |
| Aluminum: Exports (USD th) | 71.994 2022 | yearly | 1995 - 2022 |
| Exports: Medicament (USD th) | 221.872 2022 | yearly | 1995 - 2022 |
| Exports: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Product (USD th) | 6.964 2022 | yearly | 1995 - 2022 |
| Total Imports (USD mn) | 89.8 Feb 2023 | monthly | Jan 1994 - Feb 2023 |
| Total Imports Growth (%) | -35.3 Feb 2023 | monthly | Jan 1995 - Feb 2023 |
| Imports: Medicament (USD th) | 90,702.185 2022 | yearly | 1995 - 2022 |
| Imports: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Product (USD th) | 85,896.266 2022 | yearly | 1995 - 2022 |
| Total Exports to USA (USD mn) | 4.751 Jan 2024 | monthly | Dec 1984 - Jan 2024 |
| Total Imports from USA (USD mn) | 3.555 Jan 2024 | monthly | Jul 1987 - Jan 2024 |
| Total Exports to China (USD mn) | 4.032 Jan 2024 | monthly | Jan 2008 - Jan 2024 |
| Total Imports from China (USD mn) | 19.507 Jan 2024 | monthly | Feb 1999 - Jan 2024 |
| Foreign Trade: Imports (MWK mn) | 92,870.700 Feb 2023 | monthly | Jan 1994 - Feb 2023 |
| Foreign Trade Balance (MWK mn) | -44,269.600 Feb 2023 | monthly | Jan 1994 - Feb 2023 |
| Foreign Trade: Re-Exports (MWK mn) | 13,399.500 Feb 2023 | monthly | Jan 1994 - Feb 2023 |
| Foreign Trade: Exports (MWK mn) | 48,601.000 Feb 2023 | monthly | Jan 1994 - Feb 2023 |
| Monetary | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non Performing Loans Ratio (%) | 6.1 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Dec 2003 - Dec 2023 |
| Household Debt: % of GDP (%) | 0.3 2011 | yearly | 2006 - 2011 |
| Non-Performing Loans (USD mn) | 48.423 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Jun 2015 - Dec 2023 |
| Money Supply M1 (USD mn) | 1,005.072 Apr 2021 | monthly | Jan 1975 - Apr 2021 |
| Money Supply M2 (USD mn) | 2,261.896 Jan 2024 | monthly | Jan 1975 - Jan 2024 |
| M2 Growth (%) | 36.0 Jun 2023 | monthly | Jan 1976 - Jun 2023 |
| Reserve Requirement Ratio (%) | 7.8 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2019 - Apr 2024 |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves (USD mn) | 413.8 Oct 2021 | monthly | Jun 1965 - Oct 2021 |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves: % of GDP (%) | 7.753 2019 | yearly | 2002 - 2019 |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves: Months of Import (NA) | 1.7 Oct 2021 | monthly | Jan 1994 - Oct 2021 |
| Gold Reserves (USD mn) | 22.783 Jul 2014 | monthly | Jan 1972 - Jul 2014 |
| Total Deposits (USD mn) | 272.252 Jan 2024 | monthly | Feb 2005 - Jan 2024 |
| Total Deposits Growth (%) | 295.4 Jan 2024 | monthly | Feb 2006 - Jan 2024 |
| Domestic Credit (USD mn) | 2,762.2 Jan 2024 | monthly | Jan 1975 - Jan 2024 |
| Domestic Credit Growth (%) | 32.4 Jan 2024 | monthly | Jan 1976 - Jan 2024 |
| Household Debt (USD mn) | 17.7 Dec 2011 | monthly | Jan 2006 - Dec 2011 |
| Private Debt: % of Nominal GDP (%) | 8.35 2022 | yearly | 2017 - 2022 |
| Monetary Aggregates: M1 (MWK bn) | 796.100 Apr 2021 | monthly | Jan 1975 - Apr 2021 |
| Monetary Aggregates: M2 (MWK bn) | 3,807.600 Jan 2024 | monthly | Jan 1975 - Jan 2024 |
| Monetary Aggregates: Quasi Money (MWK bn) | 848.900 Apr 2021 | monthly | Jan 1975 - Apr 2021 |
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