Malawi
Republic of Malawi
People: Malawian
Malawi is located in Eastern Africa and has a population of around 20.7 million. Its capital city is Lilongwe, and the most widely spoken official language is Chewa. Malawi is landlocked, sharing borders with 3 neighbouring countries.
By the numbers, Malawi is the 62nd most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.26% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 98th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 175 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Malawi — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of Malawi |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Lilongwe |
| Continent | Africa |
| Region | Eastern Africa |
| Population | 20,734,262 |
| Area | 118,484 km² |
| Currency | Malawian kwacha (MWK) MK |
| Official Languages | Chewa, English |
| Dialling Code | +265 |
| Internet TLD | .mw |
| Timezone | UTC+02:00 |
| Drives on the | Left side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | MW / MWI |
| Borders | Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Malawi
What is the capital and currency of Malawi?
The capital of Malawi is Lilongwe and the currency is the Malawian kwacha (MWK), symbol MK.
What is the capital of Malawi?
The capital of Malawi is Lilongwe.
What currency does Malawi use?
Malawi uses the Malawian kwacha (MWK, symbol: MK).
What language do they speak in Malawi?
The official languages of Malawi are Chewa and English.
What is the dialling code for Malawi?
The international dialling code for Malawi is +265.
What side of the road does Malawi drive on?
Malawi drives on the left-hand side of the road.
Countries bordering Malawi
Mozambique
Tanzania
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