What is the Population of Malawi?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Malawi has a population of approximately 20,734,262 people, making it the 62nd most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.26% of the world's population. With a land area of 118,484 km², the population density is roughly 175 people per km².
| Population | 20,734,262 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 62nd of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.26% |
| Area | 118,484 km² |
| Population density | 175 / km² |
| Demonym | Malawian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | 20,734,262 | 62nd |
| Taiwan | 23,317,031 | 59th |
| Mali | 22,395,489 | 60th |
| Sri Lanka | 21,763,170 | 61st |
| Kazakhstan | 20,426,568 | 63rd |
| Chile | 20,206,953 | 64th |
| Zambia | 19,693,423 | 65th |
Malawi compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | 34,090,466 | 801,590 |
| Tanzania | 68,153,004 | 947,303 |
| Zambia | 19,693,423 | 752,612 |
Malawi in context
- Malawi covers 118,484 km², making it the 98th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia.
- Malawi is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 20,734,262 people, Malawi holds about 4.7% of the population of Eastern Africa.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Malawi is a member state of the United Nations.
Population of Malawi — FAQ
What is the population of Malawi?
The population of Malawi is approximately 20,734,262 (20.7 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Malawi in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Malawi at approximately 20,734,262 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Malawi is the 62nd most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Malawi?
Approximately 20,734,262 people live in Malawi, making it the 62nd most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Malawi rank by population?
Malawi is the 62nd most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.26%.
What is the population density of Malawi?
Malawi has a population density of roughly 175 people per km², based on a land area of 118,484 km².
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