Malawi
Republic of Malawi
"A landlocked Southern African country known for Lake Malawi, its warm-hearted people, and tobacco farming."
Overview
Key information and facts
Government type
Presidential Republic
Capital City
Lilongwe
Official Languages
English, Chewa
Population
21.1M
Total Area
118.48K km²
Population Density
178.12 people per km²
Currency
Malawian kwacha
Week Start
monday
Driving Side
left
Society
Key social and demographic indicators
Population+2.6%
Life Expectancy
Urban Population
Fertility Rate
Internet Users
Economy
Economic and financial indicators
GDP+1.9%
GDP per Capita
Inflation
Unemployment Rate
Gini Index
Frequently Asked Questions About Malawi
What is the capital of Malawi?
Malawi's capital city is Lilongwe.
What is the population of Malawi?
As of 2023, the estimated population of Malawi is approximately 21.1M people. This makes it the 61st most populous country out of 193 states.
How large is Malawi?
Malawi spans a total area of approximately 118,484 square kilometers (45,746.91 square miles).
Which continent is Malawi in?
Malawi is located in Africa, specifically within the Eastern Africa subregion.
What is the GDP of Malawi?
According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Malawi is approximately $12.71B USD. This ranks Malawi as the 143rd largest economy out of 192 sovereign states worldwide.