Age & Gender Distribution
Malawi — population share by age and gender (%)
- Male
- Female
Malawi — Health, Education & Rights Data
Latest available figures from UN agencies. The year of each figure is shown, since surveys are not run every year.
Detailed indicators are not published for Malawi.
Understanding Malawi's Population
Malawi is the 63rd most populous country in the world, with an estimated population of 20,200,000 people as of today. This figure is an estimate — it starts from the most recent official count and advances second by second using Malawi's annual growth rate of 0.87%.
The population is growing steadily. At the current rate, Malawi adds or loses roughly 481 people per day. With a land area of 1,000,000 km², it is moderately populated (20 people per km²).
The "Births Today" and "Deaths Today" figures are estimates based on annualized rates prorated to the time elapsed since midnight. The age and gender distribution reflects the most recent demographic profile available. For how these figures are computed, see our Methodology page.