Official External Debt: Debtor Based for Malawi
MWIDGGDPPT • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
31.11
Year-over-Year Change
72.10%
Date Range
1/1/2000 - 1/1/2026
Summary
The 'Official External Debt: Debtor Based for Malawi' trend measures Malawi's outstanding external debt obligations to foreign creditors. This metric is critical for assessing the country's fiscal health and creditworthiness.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
This series represents the total outstanding debt owed by the Malawian government and state-owned entities to foreign governments, multilateral institutions, and private lenders. It is a key indicator used by economists, policymakers, and investors to evaluate Malawi's economic stability and repayment capacity.
Methodology
The data is collected and reported by the Malawian government and the World Bank.
Historical Context
Monitoring Malawi's external debt levels is important for economic policy decisions and international market access.
Key Facts
- Malawi's external debt was 60.4% of GDP in 2021.
- Debt service payments consumed 13.5% of government revenue in 2021.
- Malawi has received multiple debt relief packages from international lenders.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the total outstanding external debt owed by the Malawian government and state-owned entities to foreign creditors.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: Monitoring Malawi's external debt levels is crucial for assessing the country's fiscal health, creditworthiness, and repayment capacity, which impacts economic policymaking and market access.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected and reported by the Malawian government and the World Bank.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Malawi's external debt levels are closely watched by policymakers, economists, and international lenders to inform fiscal, monetary, and debt management policies.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: There may be some delays in data reporting, as the information is collected and published by the Malawian government and the World Bank.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Official External Debt: Debtor Based for Malawi (MWIDGGDPPT), retrieved from FRED.