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Population

22,216,120 people (2025)

Total GDP

$18.2B (2026)

GDP Per capita

$580 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.517 (172.)

About Malawi

Malawi is "Warm Heart of Africa" with Lake Malawi containing more fish species than any other lake. The country has friendly people and peaceful society despite economic challenges. Malawian culture emphasizes community values, music traditions, and agricultural lifestyle.

The nation has subtropical climate with rainy season supporting agriculture. Malawi has presidential republic with democratic governance since 1994. The country has tobacco production, tea cultivation, and fishing industries.

Lilongwe is capital while Blantyre is commercial center with colonial heritage. Malawi has excellent freshwater lake systems and national parks. The nation has English and Chichewa as official languages.

Traditional Malawian culture includes drumming, dancing, and storytelling traditions. The country has Christian majority with traditional beliefs influence. Malawian cuisine features nsima, fish, and simple ingredients reflecting rural lifestyle.

The population is 20 million with high fertility and young demographics. Malawi offers lake beauty, cultural warmth, and peaceful society in landlocked African nation.

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$14.0B
$13.3B
$12.5B
$11.8B
$11.0B
$11.0B
$11.8B
$12.5B
$12.5B
$13.4B
$11.8B
$14.0B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
20.1%
0-14
20.1%
10.8%
15-24
11.0%
12.4%
25-44
13.6%
4.5%
45-64
5.0%
1.1%
65+
1.5%
Male
Female
%48.8 (10.843.950)
%51.2 (11.372.169)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 59.141.258 +0.43% 625.5
2090 56.481.188 +0.56% 597.4
2080 52.893.308 +0.8% 559.4
2070 48.410.340 +1.01% 512
2060 43.228.183 +1.34% 457.2
2050 37.361.683 +1.63% 395.1
2040 31.302.098 +1.99% 331.1
2030 25.160.287 +2.47% 266.1
2025 NOW 22.216.120 +2.59% 235
2020 19.533.888 +2.67% 206.6
2015 17.085.587 +2.79% 180.7
2010 14.826.463 +2.99% 156.8
2005 12.840.031 +2.71% 135.8
2000 11.315.942 +2.43% 119.7
1995 10.150.117 -0.15% 107.3
1990 9.545.852 +4.03% 101
1985 7.620.508 +3.92% 80.6
1980 6.265.529 +3.93% 66.3
1975 5.287.367 +2.84% 55.9
1970 4.633.944 +2.49% 49
1965 4.096.157 +2.47% 43.3
1960 3.628.134 +2.37% 38.4
1955 3.246.543 +2.04% 34.3
1950 2.950.300 - 31.2

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Largest Cities

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Geographic Regions

Central Region
7.523.340
Northern Region
2.289.780
Southern Region
7.750.629

Cities

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Data Sources

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