Sum of oil, gas, coal, mineral and forest rents as a share of GDP — a measure of dependence on extractive resources. Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators. Retrieved 15 Oct 2026.
| Period | Natural Resource Rents |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4.2% |
| 2020 | 4.1% |
| 2019 | 4.2% |
| 2018 | 5.2% |
| 2017 | 7% |
| 2016 | 11% |
| 2015 | 8.9% |
| 2014 | 9.6% |
| 2013 | 10.2% |
| 2012 | 9% |
| 2011 | 6% |
| 2010 | 6% |
162 of 207 indicators carry a figure for Malawi, grouped by topic.