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Indices labeled “modeled” are computed estimates — see methodology.

CountriesMalawiPopulation

Population in Malawi

Population

18M

people

World rank

#64

of 248

Percentile

74%

higher is better

Data quality

Measured

Year: 2024

Total resident population.

Source: GeoNames · source data.

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What is the population in Malawi?

Malawi has a population of 18M people (2024). Total resident population.

How does Malawi rank for population?

Malawi ranks #64 of 248 countries for population (higher is better).