Malawi Population Growth in the 1980s (1980 to 1989)

Malawi Population Growth from 1980 to 1989

This page shows Malawi population growth in the 1980s from 1980 to 1989. Malawi’s official name is the Republic of Malawi. The country is located in the southeast of Africa. Additionally, it borders Mozambique to the east and south, Zambia to the west, and Tanzania to the north. Eventually, Malawi declared independence on July 6th, 1964.

The chart and review show the total population growth of Malawi from 1980 to 1989. Furthermore, this was two decades after Malawi’s independence in 1964. Click here to review Malawi country overview.

Chart of Malawi Population Growth in the 1980s (1980 to 1989)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Malawi’s population grew steadily from 1980 to 1989 for the decade. The population grew from 6.2 million people in 1980 to 9 million people in 1989. As a result, the population grew by 45.2% in the 1980s (1980 to 1989). Additionally, the total life expectancy in Malawi is approximately 64.2 years (2019). Lastly, around 18% of Malawi’s population lives in urban areas.

Most importantly, the life expectancy in Malawi has increased from 36.6 years in 1960 to 64.2 years in 2019. To conclude, Malawi maintained sustained population growth despite having similar challenges as most countries on the African continent. Click here for Malawi’s population growth in the 1990s.