Malawi

Republic of Malawi

"A landlocked Southern African country known for Lake Malawi, its warm-hearted people, and tobacco farming."

Eastern Africa
UN Member

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Presidential Republic

Capital City

Lilongwe

-13.98°, 33.78°

Official Languages

English, Chewa

Population

21.1M

Total Area

118.48K km²

Population Density

178.12 people per km²

Currency

Malawian kwacha

MK

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

left

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#61
21,104,482

Population+2.6%

2023
#147
67.35

Life Expectancy

2023
#111
18.3%

Urban Population

2023
#39
3.65

Fertility Rate

2023
#183
18%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#143
$12.71B

GDP+1.9%

2023
#186
$602.34

GDP per Capita

2023
#175
32.2%

Inflation

2024
#86
5%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#108
38.5

Gini Index

2019

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.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.