Republic of Malawi
Capital: Lilongwe
Population: 21,104,482
Currency: Malawian kwacha (MWK)
Malawi is a landlocked country in Southeastern Africa, bordered by Tanzania to the north and northeast, Mozambique to the east, south, and southwest, and Zambia to the west. Its capital city is Lilongwe, which is located in the central part of the country. Malawi is known for its diverse landscape, which includes mountains, plateaus, and the Great Rift Valley, along with the Lake Malawi, one of the largest and deepest lakes in the world. The country’s economy is primarily based on agriculture, with tobacco, tea, and sugar being major exports. Malawi is also known for its vibrant cultural heritage, including traditional music and dance. The country is a multi-party democracy and a member of the United Nations, the African Union (AU), and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA).
Growth Rate
2.574
%
Fertility Rate
3.648
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
5.363
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
67.4
years
Total Population in Malawi
This graph illustrates the total population of a country over time, while also depicting the sex ratio, which indicates the number of males per 100 females in the population.
Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in Malawi.
Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
-0.275
(-0.021)
Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.
Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.
Crude Death Rate
Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.