Malawi
Sovereign state in Africa
Also known as Republic of Malawi · mw · MAW
- Capital
- Lilongwe(since 1975)
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Sources- 1.statoids.com/umw.html
- 2.Stated in Encyclopædia Britannica OnlineRetrieved 2026-01-22
- , Zomba(1880–1975)
- Lilongwe(since 1975)
- Population
- 17.6M(2018)
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- , 18.6M(2017)
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Sources- 1.Stated in World Bank Open Datadata.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.TOTLRetrieved 2019-04-08
- , 16.4M(2013)
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- +53 more
- 17.6M(2018)
- Area
- 118,484 km²
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- 118,484 km²
- GDP (nominal)
- $13.2B(2022)
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Sources- 1.data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CDRetrieved 2023-08-26
- , $12.6B(2021)
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Sources- 1.data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CDRetrieved 2023-08-26
- $13.2B(2022)
- Currency
- Malawian kwacha(since 1971)
- , Malawian pound(1964–1971)
- Head of state
- Peter Mutharika
- , Lazarus Chakwera(since 2020)
- Head of government
Overview
Economy & society
Over time
Dated values recorded in Wikidata, each with its own source
All data
552 statements · 41% with external sources · numbers in brackets are citations
- Anthem
- Mulungu dalitsa Malaŵi audio: Malawian national anthem.oga · language: Chewa
- Chiuta dangililani Malaŵi audio: Malawian national anthem.oga · language: Tumbuka
- Shares border with
- Zambia statement is subject of: Malawi–Zambia border
- Tanzania statement is subject of: Malawi–Tanzania border
- Mozambique statement is subject of: Malawi–Mozambique border
- Member of
- United Nations(since 1964)
- Commonwealth of Nations(since 1964)
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Sources- 1.thecommonwealth.org/our-member-countries/malawiRetrieved 2022-10-21
- African Union
- World Trade Organization(since 1995)
1
Sources- 1.wto.org/english/thewto_e/countries_e/malawi_e.htmRetrieved 2024-12-25
- International Bank for Reconstruction and Development(since 1965)
- International Development Association(since 1965)
- International Finance Corporation(since 1965)
- Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency(since 1988)
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- International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes(since 1966)
- African Development Bank
- United Nations–African Union Hybrid Operation in Darfur
- Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States
- Interpol(since 1966)
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Sources- 1.interpol.int/Member-countries/WorldRetrieved 2017-12-07
- 2.interpol.int/Who-we-are/Member-countries/Africa/MALAWIRetrieved 2022-10-23
- Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons(since 1998)
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Sources- 1.opcw.org/about-opcw/member-states/Retrieved 2017-12-07
- 2.opcw.org/about-us/member-states/malawiRetrieved 2022-10-29
- UNESCO(since 1964)
- Southern African Development Community
- Universal Postal Union(since 1966)
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Sources- 1.upu.int/en/the-upu/member-countries.htmlRetrieved 2019-05-04
- 2.upu.int/en/Universal-Postal-Union/About-UPU/Member-Countries?csid=-1&cid=185Retrieved 2022-10-28
- International Telecommunication Union(since 1965)
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- World Meteorological Organization(since 1965)
1
- World Health Organization
1
- World Customs Organization(since 1966)
- Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
- African Continental Free Trade Area
- Highest point
- Mulanje Massif elevation: 3,002 m
- Official name
- Malawi
- Malawi
- la République du Malawi
- Diplomatic relation
- Australia
- Israel statement is subject of: Israel–Malawi relations
- Mozambique statement is subject of: Malawi–Mozambique relations
- Nigeria statement is subject of: Malawi–Nigeria relations
- Rwanda statement is subject of: Malawi–Rwanda relations
- South Africa statement is subject of: Malawi–South Africa relations
- Malaysia statement is subject of: Malawi–Malaysia relations
- Taiwan statement is subject of: Malawi–Taiwan relations
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- Zambia statement is subject of: Malawi–Zambia relations
- United States statement is subject of: Malawi–United States relations
- People's Republic of China statement is subject of: China–Malawi relations
- Bangladesh statement is subject of: Bangladesh–Malawi relations
- Germany statement is subject of: Germany–Malawi relations
- North Korea(since 1982) statement is subject of: North Korea–Malawi relations
- Kosovo
- Lowest point
- Shire River elevation: 37 m
- Demonym
- Malawian
- malawi
- Malawiano
- Malaviyänan
- ملاوي applies to part: masculine
- ملاوية applies to part: feminine
- ملاويون applies to part: plural
- מלאווי applies to part: masculine
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- מלאווית applies to part: feminine
- malawieni applies to part: plural
- malawian applies to part: masculine
- malawiană applies to part: feminine
- মালাউইয়ীয়
- malawiano applies to part: masculine singular
- malawiana applies to part: feminine singular
- malawiani applies to part: masculine plural
- malawiane applies to part: feminine plural
- malaui
- malauianu applies to part: masculine singular
- malauiana applies to part: feminine singular
- Malaviano
- マラウイ人
- 말라위인
- Malawite applies to part: masculine singular, feminine singular
- maławiana applies to part: feminine singular
- maławiane applies to part: feminine plural
- maławiani applies to part: masculine plural
- maławian applies to part: masculine singular
- malawià applies to part: masculine singular
- malawiana applies to part: feminine singular
- malawians applies to part: masculine plural
- malawianes applies to part: feminine plural
- مالاوي applies to part: masculine singular
- مالاوية applies to part: feminine singular
- مالاويين applies to part: masculine plural
- مالاويات applies to part: feminine plural
- Malavijec applies to part: masculine singular
- Malavijka applies to part: feminine singular
- Malávach
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- Unemployment rate
- 8%(2014)
- Electrical plug type
- BS 1363
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Sources- 1.“World Plugs”iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htmRetrieved 2016-06-10
- BS 1363
- Mains voltage
- 230 V frequency: 50 Hz
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Sources- 1.“World Plugs”iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htmRetrieved 2016-06-10
- 230 V frequency: 50 Hz
- Emergency phone number
- 999 has use: fire department
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Sources- 1.“International Numbering Resources Database”itu.int/net/itu-t/inrdb/e129_important_numbers.aspxRetrieved 2016-07-03
- 998 has use: emergency medical services
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Sources- 1.“International Numbering Resources Database”itu.int/net/itu-t/inrdb/e129_important_numbers.aspxRetrieved 2016-07-08
- 997 has use: police
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Sources- 1.“International Numbering Resources Database”itu.int/net/itu-t/inrdb/e129_important_numbers.aspxRetrieved 2016-07-10
- 990 has use: police
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Sources- 1.“International Numbering Resources Database”itu.int/net/itu-t/inrdb/e129_important_numbers.aspxRetrieved 2016-07-10
- 999 has use: fire department
- Coordinates of northernmost point
- 9.3700°S, 33.0000°E
- Office held by the head of government
- President of Malawi(since 1966)
- Prime Minister of Malawi(1964–1966)
- Language used
- English has characteristic: second language · speakers: 540,000
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- Ndali
- Malawi Lomwe
- Tonga
- Nyakyusa
- Lambya
- Yao
- Chewa
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- English has characteristic: second language · speakers: 540,000
- Vehicle registration plate code
- MW(since 1965)
- Number of out-of-school children
- 764,717(2015)
- 807,470(2014)
- 841,264(2013)
- 821,011(2009)
- 786,057(2008)
- 936,883(2007)
- 912,108(2006)
- 923,995(2005)
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- 834,518(2004)
- 679,515(2002)
- 515,641(1999)
- Has characteristic
- partly free country statement supported by: Freedom in the World
- Total fertility rate
- 5.129(2014)
- 5.22(2013)
- 5.318(2012)
- 5.423(2011)
- 5.531(2010)
- 5.636(2009)
- 5.734(2008)
- 5.823(2007)
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- 5.901(2006)
- 5.969(2005)
- 6.028(2004)
- 6.083(2003)
- 6.138(2002)
- 6.194(2001)
- 6.25(2000)
- 6.306(1999)
- Motto text
- Unity and Freedom
- The warm heart of Africa
- Undod a Rhyddid
- Geoshape
- Data:Malawi.map
- Native label
- Republic of Malawi
- Charu cha Malaŵi
- Life expectancy
- 67.353 years(2023)
- 66.037 years(2022)
- 64.782 years(2021)
- 65.216 years(2020)
- 64.995 years(2019)
- 64.464 years(2018)
- 63.914 years(2017)
- 63.223 years(2016)
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- 62.661 years(2015)
- 61.932 years(2014)
- 61.02 years(2013)
- 59.927 years(2012)
- 58.667 years(2011)
- 57.263 years(2010)
- 55.745 years(2009)
- 54.177 years(2008)
- 52.63 years(2007)
- 51.163 years(2006)
- 49.846 years(2005)
- 48.735 years(2004)
- 47.843 years(2003)
- 47.169 years(2002)
- 46.71 years(2001)
- 46.45 years(2000)
- 46.355 years(1999)
- Coordinates of southernmost point
- 17.1295°S, 35.0973°E
- Coordinates of easternmost point
- 14.8954°S, 35.9185°E
- Coordinates of westernmost point
- 13.6208°S, 32.6725°E
- VAT rate
- 16.5%
- BTI Status Index
- 5.47(2022)
- 5.41(2020)
- 5.49(2018)
- 5.55(2016)
- 5.77(2014)
- 5.57(2012)
- 5.56(2010)
- 5.35(2008)
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- 4.89(2006)
- BTI Governance Index
- 5.64(2022)
- 5.7(2020)
- 5.61(2018)
- 5.63(2016)
- 5.99(2014)
- 5.86(2012)
- 5.66(2010)
- 5.5(2008)
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- 4.72(2006)
- Democracy Index
- 5.74(2020)
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- 5.74(2020)
- Human Development Index
- 0.512(2021)
- 0.516(2020)
- 0.519(2019)
- 0.51(2018)
- 0.505(2017)
- 0.498(2016)
- 0.491(2015)
- 0.487(2014)
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- 0.478(2013)
- 0.47(2012)
- 0.463(2011)
- 0.456(2010)
- 0.445(2009)
- 0.433(2008)
- 0.423(2007)
- 0.415(2006)
- 0.406(2005)
- 0.4(2004)
- 0.393(2003)
- 0.386(2002)
- 0.38(2001)
- 0.374(2000)
- 0.375(1999)
- 0.369(1998)
- 0.369(1997)
- 0.368(1996)
- 0.367(1995)
- 0.326(1994)
- 0.327(1993)
- 0.319(1992)
- 0.309(1991)
- 0.303(1990)
- Hashtag
- Malawi
- Happy Planet Index score
- 38.7(2019)
- Gini coefficient
- 38.5(2019)
- Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index
- 0.377(2021)
- 0.378(2020)
- 0.376(2019)
- 0.369(2018)
- 0.364(2017)
- 0.357(2016)
- 0.351(2015)
- 0.346(2014)
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- 0.342(2013)
- 0.333(2012)
- 0.333(2011)
- 0.325(2010)
- Birth rate
- 32.611(2022)
- 32.859(2021)
- 33.233(2020)
- 33.598(2019)
- Male population
- 9,924,861(2022)
- 9,670,800(2021)
- 9,418,758(2020)
- 9,168,342(2019)
- Death rate
- 6.934(2022)
- 6.983(2021)
- 6.706(2020)
- 6.611(2019)
- Rural population
- 16.7M(2022)
- 16.4M(2021)
- 16M(2020)
- 15.6M(2019)
- Female population
- 10.5M(2022)
- 10.2M(2021)
- 9,958,303(2020)
- 9,698,995(2019)
- Urban population
- 3,668,876(2022)
- 3,519,490(2021)
- 3,376,840(2020)
- 3,240,276(2019)
- Coordinates of geographic center
- 13.2543°S, 34.3015°E
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On other databases
159 identifiers linking Malawi across the web's reference databases
- AGROVOC IDc_4532
- Analysis & Policy Observatory term ID92196
- ArchINFORM location ID6054
- ASC Leiden Thesaurus ID294923543
- BBC News topic IDclm1wxp5pert
- BBC Things ID86646e17-666f-4ba2-9f1a-d3b5e3e5f8f9
- Bibliothèque nationale de France ID12141219n
- Biblissima authority IDQ26994
- BIBSYS ID5056180
- Booru tagmalawi
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie online IDmalawi
- CAB ID6299
- Canadiana Authorities ID (former scheme)0016D2198
- CIVICUS Monitor country entrymalawi
- Colon ClassificationSG--615
- Comic Vine ID4020-61180
- Curlie IDRegional/Africa/Malawi/
- Data Commons IDcountry/MWI
- DBNL country IDmalaw01
- Dewey Decimal Classification2--6897
- DR topic IDmalawi
- Enciclopedia Galega Universal ID147916
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online IDplace/Malawi
- Encyclopædia Universalis IDmalawi
- Encyclopedia of China (Third Edition) ID (2026)w0f96
- Encyclopedia of China (Third Edition) old ID (2021)581323
- Encyclopedia of Korean Culture IDE0017814
- Encyclopedia of Modern Ukraine ID61043
- EU Knowledge Graph item IDQ4201
- European Education Thesaurus ID2149
- EuroVoc ID1766
- FactGrid item IDQ523146
- FAST ID1209421
- FIPS 10-4 (countries and regions)MI
- France 24 topic ID (French)malawi
- Freebase ID/m/04tr1
- GACS ID667
- GADM IDMWI
- GCMD keyword IDbc151f49-5347-401a-a0b6-476656a2df23
- GENC 3-character codeMWI
- GeoNames ID927384
- GeoNLP ID (obsolete)BTigi0
- Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names ID7000726
- GitHub topicmalawi
- GND ID4074495-4
- Golden ID (archived)Malawi-3BVD
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana IDmalawi
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana ID (former scheme)0039428
- Great Norwegian Encyclopedia IDMalawi
- Great Russian Encyclopedia Online ID (2017)2167849
- Harper's tagmalawi
- HDS ID003454
- Historical Gazetteer (GOV) IDobject_1286028
- IAB code1346
- ICANNWiki page IDMalawi
- ICPSR Geographic Names Thesaurus ID30639
- IDAI.gazetteer ID2379000
- IdRef ID029879302
- INaturalist place ID7113
- INSEE countries and foreign territories code99334
- Interlingual Index IDi83798
- Invasive Species Compendium Datasheet ID108512
- IOC country codeMAW
- ISNI0000000121867269
- ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 codeMW
- ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 codeMWI
- ISO 3166-1 numeric code454
- ITU letter codeMWI
- ITU/ISO/IEC object ID2.16.454
- J9U entity ID987007552788005171
- KBpedia IDMalawi
- Klexikon article IDMalawi
- Krugosvet article (archived)strany_mira/MALAVI.html
- KulturNav-IDd8b17b0b-8ff1-4fe3-8452-80e04c253938
- Kyiv Independent topic IDmalawi
- LC and MARC vocabularies IDcountries/mw
- Le Figaro tag IDMalawi
- Le Monde diplomatique subject IDpays/malawi
- Lex IDMalawi
- Libération topic IDmalawi
- Library of Congress Authorities IDn80089996
- M49 code454
- Mapy.com IDosm&id=454
- Marine Regions Geographic ID2231
- MeSH descriptor IDD008295
- MeSH tree codeZ01.058.290.175.500
- Mindat locality ID8259
- Museum-digital place ID20296
- MusicBrainz area IDb4d3ff41-ead2-300f-9c11-f73f8ad39678
- NALT ID51270