Total number of international immigrants in Malawi
Malawi: Total number of international immigrants was 186,719 immigrants in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Total number of international immigrants in Malawi, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
Malawi recorded 186,719 immigrants for total number of international immigrants in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is down 5.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in Malawi peaked at 1.13 million immigrants in 1990 and was at its lowest, 186,719 immigrants, in 2024.
That places Malawi 121st out of 232 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Total number of international immigrants in Malawi, year by year
| Year | immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.13 million immigrants | — |
| 1995 | 241,624 immigrants | -78.6% |
| 2000 | 232,620 immigrants | -3.7% |
| 2005 | 221,661 immigrants | -4.7% |
| 2010 | 217,722 immigrants | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 197,328 immigrants | -9.4% |
| 2020 | 191,362 immigrants | -3.0% |
| 2024 | 186,719 immigrants | -2.4% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 186,719 immigrants is below the median for low income countries, which is 387,101 immigrants, 48% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 186,719 immigrants is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 317,568 immigrants, 59% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 684,672 immigrants | 241,624 immigrants | 1.13 million immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 227,140 immigrants | 221,661 immigrants | 232,620 immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 207,525 immigrants | 197,328 immigrants | 217,722 immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 189,040 immigrants | 186,719 immigrants | 191,362 immigrants | 2 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
More population data for Malawi
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.3622 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.4293 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.4% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 3.85 million people (2100)
- Population density 627.29 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.4% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2289 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.45 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in Malawi?
- Total number of international immigrants in Malawi was 186,719 immigrants in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total number of international immigrants recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 1.13 million immigrants in 1990.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 186,719 immigrants in 2024.
- How does Malawi rank for total number of international immigrants?
- Malawi ranks 121st out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants 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 United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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