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In 2026, Malawi sees net immigration of 1,348 people, with more arriving than leaving. As of 2024, the foreign-born population stood at around 186,719, about 0.9% of the total. Between 1950 and 2026, a net 54,062 people left. By 2100, projections point to net immigration.
Net migrants
+1,348
Net migration rate
+0.1 per 1,000 people
Foreign-born population (2024)
186,719
Migration flows in Malawi are relatively modest. As of 2024, foreign-born residents made up about 0.9% of the population.