Total population in Malawi
In 2025, the total population (number of people) in Malawi was 22,216,120 people, up from 21,655,286 people in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare Malawi with other economies below.
Total population
Number of people
Malawi
| Year | People |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 216 120 |
| 2024 | 21 655 286 |
| 2023 | 21 104 482 |
| 2022 | 20 568 728 |
| 2021 | 20 047 258 |
| 2020 | 19 533 888 |
| 2019 | 19 025 752 |
| 2018 | 18 528 081 |
| 2017 | 18 039 715 |
| 2016 | 17 557 739 |
| 2015 | 17 085 587 |
| 2014 | 16 621 538 |
| 2013 | 16 161 816 |
| 2012 | 15 709 577 |
| 2011 | 15 265 022 |
| 2010 | 14 826 463 |
| 2009 | 14 395 788 |
| 2008 | 13 976 418 |
| 2007 | 13 576 343 |
| 2006 | 13 198 701 |
| 2005 | 12 840 031 |
| 2004 | 12 500 737 |
| 2003 | 12 181 574 |
| 2002 | 11 880 440 |
| 2001 | 11 593 058 |
| 2000 | 11 315 942 |
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About this indicator
Total population refers to all residents of a country or territory, regardless of legal status or citizenship. It reflects demographic dynamics driven by births, deaths, and migration.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
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Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.