Migrant populations in Malawi
Malawi: Migrant populations was 186,719 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
186,719
World rank
121st
of 228 countries
All-time high
1.13 million
in 1990
All-time low
186,719
in 2024
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in Malawi, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Malawi recorded 186,719 for migrant populations in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in Malawi peaked at 1.13 million in 1990 and was at its lowest, 186,719, in 2024.
Malawi ranks 121st of 228 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Migrant populations in Malawi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.13 million | — |
| 1995 | 241,624 | -78.6% |
| 2000 | 232,620 | -3.7% |
| 2005 | 221,661 | -4.7% |
| 2010 | 217,722 | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 197,328 | -9.4% |
| 2020 | 191,362 | -3.0% |
| 2024 | 186,719 | -2.4% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 186,719 is below the median for low income countries, which is 387,101, 48% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 186,719 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 317,568, 59% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 684,672 | 241,624 | 1.13 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 227,140 | 221,661 | 232,620 | 2 |
| 2010s | 207,525 | 197,328 | 217,722 | 2 |
| 2020s | 189,040 | 186,719 | 191,362 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
More population data for Malawi
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.4293 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.1183 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.4293 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.3622 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 37,159 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.45 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2289 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.423 (2100)
- Population density 627.29 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 3.85 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is migrant populations in Malawi?
- Migrant populations in Malawi was 186,719 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 1.13 million in 1990.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 186,719 in 2024.
- How does Malawi rank for migrant populations?
- Malawi ranks 121st out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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