Malawi

Africa · Eastern Africa

Overview

Malawi is located in Eastern Africa within Africa, alongside 16 other countries in the same subregion.

With a population of 21.7M, Malawi ranks 61st of 196 countries in this dataset by population, with a population density of 230 people per km² (46th of 196 by density).

Malawi's GDP is $11.3B, 143rd largest of 181 economies tracked here. GDP per capita is $523 (179th of 181 by GDP per capita).

Nearby countries in Eastern Africa: Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti.

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Identity

Capital

Lilongwe

Currency

Malawi Kwacha

MWK

Official language

English, Chewa, Tumbuka

Continent / Region

Africa · Eastern Africa

People

Population

21.7MWorld Bank 2024

Population density

230 / km²

Calculated: population ÷ land area

Economy

GDP (current US$)

$11.3BWorld Bank 2024

GDP per capita

$523World Bank 2024

Geography

Land area

94,280 km²

36,402 mi²

mi² derived from km²

World Bank 2023

Trade

Exports data unavailable for this country.