Malawi (officially Republic of Malawi) is an independent country located in Eastern Africa, Africa. With a population of 20,734,262 people, it ranks #62 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 118,484 km² (#101 globally), with a population density of 175 people per km². The capital city is Lilongwe. The official languages are English, Chewa.
Key Facts
Population
20,734,262
#62 world ranking
Area
118,484 km²
#101 world ranking
Population Density
175/km²
Capital
Lilongwe
Driving Side
Left
Timezones
1
UTC+02:00
Continent
Africa
Bordering Countries
3
neighboring countries
Calling Code
+265
Languages
Currency
- Malawian kwacha (MK)— see all countries
Bordering Countries (3)
Countries bordering Malawi →
Tanzania
Mozambique
ZambiaCompare
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Malawi?
The capital of Malawi is Lilongwe.
What is the population of Malawi?
Malawi has a population of 20,734,262 people, ranking #62 in the world by population.
How big is Malawi?
Malawi covers an area of 118,484 km², ranking #101 in the world by area. The population density is 175 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Malawi?
The official languages of Malawi are: English, Chewa.
What is the currency of Malawi?
The currency of Malawi is Malawian kwacha (MK).
What countries border Malawi?
Malawi shares borders with 3 countries: Tanzania, Mozambique, Zambia.