Malawi Healthy Diet Cost Index 2024: 4.64

Malawi's healthy diet cost index in 2024 is 4.64, up 8.2% from 2023. It ranks #66 of 171 countries.

The Healthy Diet Cost Index compares the relative expense of nutritious food options in countries worldwide.

Source (2024): Daily cost of a healthy diet | Our World in Data

Historical Trend

Healthy Diet Cost Index over time

Year-by-Year Data
YearValueChange% ChangeActions
20244.64+0.35+8.16%
20234.29+0.41+10.57%
20223.88+0.45+13.12%
20213.43+0.33+10.65%
20203.1+0.33+11.91%
20192.77+0.25+9.92%
20182.52+0.14+5.88%
20172.38——

Frequently Asked Questions About Malawi Healthy Diet Cost Index

What is Malawi's healthy diet cost index in 2024?▾

Malawi's healthy diet cost index is 4.64 in 2024, according to Daily cost of a healthy diet | FAO and World Bank, using data and methods from Herforth et al. via Our World in Data.

Is Malawi's healthy diet cost index increasing or decreasing?▾

Malawi's healthy diet cost index rose by 8.2% from 2023 (4.29) to 2024 (4.64).

How does Malawi rank for healthy diet cost index?▾

In 2024, Malawi has the 66th highest healthy diet cost index out of 171 countries with data.

What was Malawi's healthy diet cost index in 2017?▾

In 2017, Malawi's healthy diet cost index was 2.38. By 2024 it rose by 95.0%.

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