Total sample population in Malawi

Malawi: Total sample population was 18.13 million in 2019. β–² Rising

Latest (2019)
18.13 million
Change on year
up 11.2%
World rank
42nd
of 110 countries
All-time high
18.45 million
in 2013
All-time low
10.41 million
in 1997
Years of data
6
1997–2019

Total sample population in Malawi, 1997–2019

05.0M10.0M15.0M20.0M1997200820191997: 10.4M2004: 12.5M2010: 12.7M2013: 18.5M2016: 16.3M2019: 18.1M

Source: World Bank.

Analysis

In 2019, total sample population in Malawi stood at 18.13 million.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.2% on the previous year and up 43.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total sample population in Malawi peaked at 18.45 million in 2013 and was at its lowest, 10.41 million, in 1997.

That places Malawi 42nd out of 110 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 10.41 million 10.41 million 10.41 million 1
2000s 12.51 million 12.51 million 12.51 million 1
2010s 16.39 million 12.68 million 18.45 million 4

Countries ranked near Malawi

  1. 39 Mozambique 20.73 million compare
  2. 40 Mali 19.70 million compare
  3. 41 Romania 19.53 million compare
  4. 43 Guatemala 17.91 million compare
  5. 44 Ecuador 17.84 million compare
  6. 45 Chile 17.81 million compare

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More reference data data for Malawi

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Frequently asked questions

What is total sample population in Malawi?
Total sample population in Malawi was 18.13 million in 2019, according to the World Bank.
What is the highest total sample population recorded in Malawi?
The highest recorded value was 18.45 million in 2013.
What is the lowest total sample population recorded in Malawi?
The lowest recorded value was 10.41 million in 1997.
How does Malawi rank for total sample population?
Malawi ranks 42nd out of 110 countries with data for 2019.
Is total sample population rising or falling in Malawi?
Over the last ten years it is up 43.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Malawi data come from?
The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Total sample population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Total sample population
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
112 places, 1,658 data points, 1970–2021
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