Malawi Population Growth in the 2010s (2010 to 2019)

Malawi Population Growth from 2010 to 2019

This page shows Malawi population growth in the 2010s from 2010 to 2019. 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 2010 to 2019. Furthermore, this was five decades after Malawi’s independence in 1964. Click here to review Malawi country overview.

Chart of Malawi Population Growth in the 2010s (2010 to 2019)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Malawi’s population grew steadily from 2010 to 2019 for the decade. The population grew from 14.5 million people in 2010 to 18.6 million people in 2019. As a result, the population grew by 28.3% in the 2010s (2010 to 2019). 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.