Inflation Malawi 2013
Average inflation: 27.6%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 27.6%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in February at 34.5%. The lowest inflation was in December at 20.0%.
- Highest month
- February: 34.5%
- Lowest month
- December: 20.0%
- Difference
- 14.5 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 8.7% higher than the 5-year average of 18.9%. This approaches the highest level since records began (27.6% in 2013).
- 5-year average
- 18.9%
- 10-year average
- 18.9%
- All-time high (2013)
- 27.6%
- All-time low (2011)
- 7.6%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2012, inflation has risen by +6.2 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +6.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- February: +23.6 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 25.6% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €127.60 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2013
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 31.4% | +21.1 |
| February | 34.5% | +23.6 |
| March | 34.3% | +22.9 |
| April | 33.9% | +21.4 |
| May | 32.4% | +15.1 |
| June | 29.1% | +9.0 |
| July | 26.0% | +4.3 |
| August | 24.2% | -1.3 |
| September | 22.1% | -6.2 |
| October | 22.1% | -8.5 |
| November | 21.1% | -12.2 |
| December | 20.0% | -14.6 |
| Average | 27.6% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.