🇲🇼 Malawi
With 22,216,120 inhabitants (2025), Malawi ranks 60 out of 213 in the population ranking (Africa). GDP per capita – Malawi: $672 /inh. (2025), ranking 204 out of 211. Economic growth is 1.9 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 5.1 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 28.4 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Malawi, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Population living less than 5 m above sea level (1/212), Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: property and inheritance (1/186).
Weaknesses – Malawi, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Physicians (191/193), Extreme poverty (167/169), Budget balance (156/158).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Malawi has $672 /inh., below the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Malawi has 5.1 %, below the regional median (Africa: 6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Malawi has 28.4 %, above the regional median (Africa: 3.3 %).
- GDP growth: Malawi has 1.9 %, below the regional median (Africa: 4.6 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural resource rents | 4.2 % | 2021 | 81 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $42.2B | 2025 | 140 of 201 |
| GDP growth | 1.9 % | 2025 | 147 of 211 |
| GDP | $14.9B | 2025 | 148 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $563 /inh. | 2021 | 171 of 184 |
| GDP per capita growth | -0.7 % | 2025 | 186 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $1,899 /inh. | 2025 | 196 of 201 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $600 /inh. | 2025 | 200 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $672 /inh. | 2025 | 204 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lending interest rate | 37.1 % | 2024 | 5 of 146 |
| Real interest rate | 10 % | 2024 | 26 of 146 |
| Official exchange rate | 1,161 LCU/$ | 2023 | 27 of 211 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 27.2 % | 2024 | 145 of 164 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 28.4 % | 2025 | 183 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 30.4 % | 2025 | 201 of 210 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in agriculture | 65 % | 2025 | 8 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 6.9 % | 2025 | 43 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 61.3 % | 2025 | 43 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 59.4 % | 2025 | 78 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 62.6 % | 2025 | 85 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 5.1 % | 2025 | 89 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 27.7 % | 2025 | 175 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 7.3 % | 2025 | 177 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-technology exports | 1.6 % | 2024 | 145 of 185 |
| Imports of goods and services | 28.8 % | 2025 | 145 of 192 |
| Services exports | $483.7M | 2025 | 152 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $947M | 2025 | 156 of 205 |
| Trade openness | 39.4 % | 2025 | 170 of 192 |
| Current account balance | -14 % | 2025 | 179 of 198 |
| Exports of goods and services | 10.6 % | 2025 | 181 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official development aid received | 13.1 % | 2023 | 18 of 160 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 3.6 % | 2025 | 61 of 201 |
| Migrant remittances received | 2 % | 2025 | 105 of 196 |
| International tourist arrivals | 871,000 arr. | 2018 | 107 of 202 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $530.1M | 2025 | 119 of 203 |
| International tourism receipts | $35M | 2020 | 178 of 201 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 39.2 % | 2024 | 16 of 159 |
| Central government debt | 61.8 % | 2023 | 71 of 109 |
| Government final consumption | 18.2 % | 2025 | 77 of 187 |
| Tax revenue | 15.6 % | 2024 | 85 of 161 |
| Central government spending | 20.2 % | 2022 | 108 of 160 |
| Military spending | 1.1 % | 2025 | 114 of 165 |
| Research and development spending | 0.2 % | 2019 | 117 of 155 |
| Budget balance | -11.8 % | 2024 | 156 of 158 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| External debt | 35.2 % | 2024 | 41 of 121 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 1.9 months | 2020 | 141 of 177 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $594.5M | 2020 | 157 of 180 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 7.9 % | 2024 | 173 of 184 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 30 % | 2025 | 13 of 203 |
| Household final consumption | 84.1 % | 2025 | 25 of 189 |
| Manufacturing | 11 % | 2024 | 90 of 201 |
| Services | 48.7 % | 2025 | 153 of 202 |
| Gross capital formation | 15.7 % | 2025 | 160 of 185 |
| Industry (including construction) | 14.3 % | 2025 | 167 of 205 |
| Gross savings | 3.9 % | 2025 | 169 of 178 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 40.1 % | 2025 | 25 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 74.6 per 100 | 2025 | 29 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 51.2 % | 2025 | 52 of 213 |
| Population | 22,216,120 inhab. | 2025 | 60 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 88.4 % | 2024 | 109 of 145 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 67.2 % | 2016 | 147 of 178 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 95.4 per 100 women | 2025 | 162 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 48.8 % | 2025 | 162 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 57.3 % | 2025 | 185 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 2.6 % | 2025 | 203 of 213 |
| Urban population | 17.6 % | 2025 | 210 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 17.6 yrs | 2023 | 211 of 226 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 101.4 per 100 girls | 2024 | 211 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population growth | 2.56 % | 2025 | 23 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 31.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 26 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 3.59 children/woman | 2024 | 40 of 213 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 56 yrs | 2023 | 158 of 183 |
| Female suicide rate | 7.9 per 100,000 | 2023 | 165 of 183 |
| Under-5 mortality | 48.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 166 of 194 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 70.8 yrs | 2024 | 167 of 213 |
| Infant mortality | 38 per 1,000 | 2024 | 167 of 194 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 67.6 yrs | 2024 | 168 of 213 |
| Suicide rate | 21.5 per 100,000 | 2023 | 173 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 40.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 175 of 183 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 64.3 yrs | 2024 | 176 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 33.4 per 100,000 | 2019 | 177 of 188 |
| Death rate | 5.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 181 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 12 % | 2023 | 36 of 191 |
| Health expenditure | 6.5 % | 2023 | 94 of 191 |
| Measles vaccination | 89 % | 2024 | 103 of 191 |
| Hospital beds | 1.3 per 1,000 | 2011 | 134 of 190 |
| HIV prevalence | 6.2 % | 2024 | 144 of 152 |
| Open defecation | 1.9 % | 2024 | 145 of 211 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 113 per 100,000 | 2024 | 146 of 206 |
| Undernourishment | 24.5 % | 2024 | 151 of 167 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 49.2 % | 2024 | 174 of 211 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 73.1 % | 2024 | 186 of 211 |
| Nurses and midwives | 0.51 per 1,000 | 2022 | 186 of 196 |
| Physicians | 0.05 per 1,000 | 2022 | 191 of 193 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity among adult men | 3.3 % | 2024 | 8 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 8 % | 2024 | 16 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult women | 12.1 % | 2024 | 24 of 196 |
| Tobacco use | 8.9 % | 2024 | 26 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among men | 15 % | 2024 | 30 of 165 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 5.7 % | 2024 | 41 of 207 |
| Tobacco use among women | 2.7 % | 2024 | 53 of 165 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 22.6 kg/m² | 2016 | 152 of 190 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 1 L/person | 2024 | 165 of 202 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 23.2 kg/m² | 2016 | 169 of 190 |
| Average height of women | 154.4 cm | 2014 | 172 of 198 |
| Average height of men | 162.2 cm | 2014 | 194 of 198 |
Origins, languages and religions 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.82 | 2003 | 4 of 204 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.67 | 2003 | 44 of 205 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 87.4 % | 2020 | 52 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.6 | 2003 | 55 of 203 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 11.6 % | 2020 | 68 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0.1 % | 2020 | 70 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 0.9 % | 2020 | 132 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 133 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0.1 % | 2020 | 170 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 0.9 % | 2024 | 173 of 212 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the richest 10% | 31 % | 2019 | 43 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 7 % | 2019 | 90 of 169 |
| Gini index | 38.5 | 2019 | 110 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 75.4 % | 2019 | 167 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population density | 229.7 inh./km² | 2024 | 58 of 212 |
| Length of land borders | 2,857 km | 2026 | 66 of 230 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 3 countries | 2026 | 81 of 223 |
| Total area | 118,484 km² | 2024 | 100 of 212 |
| Land area | 94,280 km² | 2024 | 107 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 0 km | 2026 | 184 of 227 |
| Latitude of the country's center | -13.2 ° | 2026 | 198 of 232 |
| Landlocked country | Landlocked | 2026 | 44 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 0 % | 2015 | 1 of 212 |
| Lowest point | 37 m | 2026 | 33 of 228 |
| Average elevation | 779 m | 2026 | 41 of 166 |
| Highest point | 3,002 m | 2026 | 64 of 229 |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,181 mm | 2022 | 77 of 180 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 785 m³/inh. | 2022 | 139 of 181 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arable land | 42.4 % | 2024 | 12 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 65 % | 2024 | 33 of 207 |
| Protected land areas | 23.1 % | 2025 | 62 of 210 |
| Forest cover | 22 % | 2024 | 127 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.93 | 2025 | 12 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.37 | 2025 | 68 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.46 | 2025 | 70 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.56 | 2025 | 78 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.6 | 2025 | 84 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.32 | 2025 | 89 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.7 | 2025 | 92 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral democracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 1.83 | 2025 | 33 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.8 | 2025 | 58 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.83 | 2025 | 65 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.86 | 2025 | 70 of 174 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.81 | 2025 | 72 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.82 | 2025 | 72 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.75 | 2025 | 75 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.76 | 2025 | 85 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.77 | 2025 | 86 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.73 | 2025 | 74 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.57 | 2025 | 88 of 173 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -0.01 | 2025 | 104 of 203 |
| Political corruption index | 0.63 | 2025 | 105 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 34 pts | 2024 | 107 of 179 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -0.52 | 2025 | 108 of 173 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -0.14 | 2025 | 108 of 205 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -0.16 | 2025 | 128 of 205 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -0.59 | 2025 | 142 of 203 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0.66 | 2025 | 143 of 205 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -0.6 | 2025 | 151 of 203 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,964 | 2025 | 42 of 189 |
| Share of women among ministers | 27.8 % | 2025 | 64 of 192 |
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 24.3 % | 2016 | 82 of 106 |
| Share of women in parliament | 21.4 % | 2025 | 118 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | Paid leave of less than 98 days | 2025 | 59 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | 14 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 60 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Law covering some forms of violence | 2025 | 38 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 50 /100 | 2025 | 53 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 31.3 /100 | 2025 | 84 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 66.8 /100 | 2025 | 89 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 62.5 /100 | 2025 | 117 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 64.3 /100 | 2025 | 118 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 0 /100 | 2025 | 147 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 50 /100 | 2025 | 151 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 62.5 /100 | 2025 | 162 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | -1.8 pts | 2025 | 167 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | No legal provision | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Criminalized | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 1.8 per 100,000 | 2012 | 73 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Prohibited for civilians | 2026 | 60 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolitionist in practice (no executions for 10 years) | 2026 | 23 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Allowed | 2026 | 45 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 82.1 % | 2024 | 4 of 78 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 64.7 % | 2020 | 33 of 181 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 15.4 % | 2020 | 68 of 150 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 96.4 % | 2020 | 124 of 204 |
| Maternal mortality | 225 per 100,000 | 2023 | 158 of 192 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 113.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 201 of 213 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed only to save the woman's life | 2026 | 35 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 0.2 /10 | 2024 | 15 of 186 |
| Children in child labor (ages 5-17) | 26.9 % | 2024 | 54 of 64 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 18.1 % | 2013 | 60 of 99 |
| Trade union membership rate | 8.9 % | 2013 | 109 of 137 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $179 | 2024 | 148 of 168 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $43.06 | 2023 | 153 of 168 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 19.9 % | 2022 | 162 of 210 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 7 yrs | 2026 | 49 of 152 |
| Women married before age 18 | 38.7 % | 2024 | 133 of 144 |
| Dual nationality | Not recognised | 2026 | 98 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Recognized only by customary law | 2026 | 8 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 8 yrs | 2025 | 154 of 194 |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Malawi?
Malawi has about 22,216,120 inhabitants (2025), ranking 60 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Malawi?
GDP per capita is $672 /inh. (2025): Malawi ranks 204 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Malawi?
Annual inflation is 28.4 % (2025); Malawi ranks 183 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Malawi?
The unemployment rate is 5.1 % (2025); Malawi ranks 89 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Malawi stand in its region (Africa)?
GDP per capita: Malawi has $672 /inh., below the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Malawi come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.