Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) in Malawi
Malawi: Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) was -11.09 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Net migration, annual growth rate in Malawi, 1969–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Malawi recorded -11.09 % change on previous year for net migration, annual growth rate in 2023.
The figure is up 88.5% on the previous year and down 339.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration, annual growth rate in Malawi peaked at 333.91 % change on previous year in 1987 and was at its lowest, -866.97 % change on previous year, in 1993.
That places Malawi 165th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) in Malawi, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | -145.24 % change on previous year | — |
| 1970 | 5.25 % change on previous year | -103.6% |
| 1971 | 66.93 % change on previous year | +1174.5% |
| 1972 | 106.76 % change on previous year | +59.5% |
| 1974 | 136.17 % change on previous year | +27.5% |
| 1975 | 34.67 % change on previous year | -74.5% |
| 1976 | 58.97 % change on previous year | +70.1% |
| 1977 | 139.31 % change on previous year | +136.2% |
| 1978 | 84.46 % change on previous year | -39.4% |
| 1979 | 28.06 % change on previous year | -66.8% |
| 1980 | 12.73 % change on previous year | -54.6% |
| 1981 | 9.72 % change on previous year | -23.7% |
| 1982 | 9.21 % change on previous year | -5.2% |
| 1983 | 8.83 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 1984 | 6.21 % change on previous year | -29.7% |
| 1985 | 3.02 % change on previous year | -51.3% |
| 1986 | -16.09 % change on previous year | -632.3% |
| 1987 | 333.91 % change on previous year | -2174.8% |
| 1988 | -26.02 % change on previous year | -107.8% |
| 1989 | -10.44 % change on previous year | -59.9% |
| 1990 | -60.5 % change on previous year | +479.7% |
| 1991 | -78.5 % change on previous year | +29.7% |
| 1992 | 142.9 % change on previous year | -282.0% |
| 1993 | -866.97 % change on previous year | -706.7% |
| 1994 | -77.4 % change on previous year | -91.1% |
| 1995 | 86.87 % change on previous year | -212.2% |
| 1996 | 0.232 % change on previous year | -99.7% |
| 1997 | 6.9 % change on previous year | +2871.8% |
| 1998 | 35.94 % change on previous year | +421.2% |
| 1999 | 19.76 % change on previous year | -45.0% |
| 2000 | 11.32 % change on previous year | -42.7% |
| 2001 | -2.97 % change on previous year | -126.2% |
| 2002 | -3.73 % change on previous year | +25.6% |
| 2003 | -5.72 % change on previous year | +53.2% |
| 2004 | -1.55 % change on previous year | -72.9% |
| 2005 | 2.36 % change on previous year | -251.9% |
| 2006 | 6.4 % change on previous year | +171.5% |
| 2007 | 22.99 % change on previous year | +259.5% |
| 2008 | 59.15 % change on previous year | +157.3% |
| 2009 | 7.28 % change on previous year | -87.7% |
| 2010 | -8.58 % change on previous year | -217.9% |
| 2011 | -30.48 % change on previous year | +255.3% |
| 2012 | -11.43 % change on previous year | -62.5% |
| 2013 | 4.62 % change on previous year | -140.5% |
| 2014 | 20.23 % change on previous year | +337.6% |
| 2015 | 37.28 % change on previous year | +84.2% |
| 2016 | 154.16 % change on previous year | +313.6% |
| 2017 | -71.98 % change on previous year | -146.7% |
| 2018 | -432.69 % change on previous year | +501.1% |
| 2019 | 43.77 % change on previous year | -110.1% |
| 2020 | -44.53 % change on previous year | -201.7% |
| 2021 | -0.4143 % change on previous year | -99.1% |
| 2022 | -96.21 % change on previous year | +23122.0% |
| 2023 | -11.09 % change on previous year | -88.5% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) in Malawi changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -23122.0% | -0.4143 % change on previous year | -96.21 % change on previous year |
| 1997 | +2871.8% | 0.232 % change on previous year | 6.9 % change on previous year |
| 1987 | +2174.8% | -16.09 % change on previous year | 333.91 % change on previous year |
| 1971 | +1174.5% | 5.25 % change on previous year | 66.93 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -145.24 % change on previous year | -145.24 % change on previous year | -145.24 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 1970s | 73.4 % change on previous year | 5.25 % change on previous year | 139.31 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 33.11 % change on previous year | -26.02 % change on previous year | 333.91 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -79.08 % change on previous year | -866.97 % change on previous year | 142.9 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.55 % change on previous year | -5.72 % change on previous year | 59.15 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -29.51 % change on previous year | -432.69 % change on previous year | 154.16 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -38.06 % change on previous year | -96.21 % change on previous year | -0.4143 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
- 162 Tokelau -8.75 % change on previous year compare
- 163 Panama -8.85 % change on previous year compare
- 164 Thailand -9.39 % change on previous year compare
- 166 Nigeria -12.11 % change on previous year compare
- 167 Croatia -12.66 % change on previous year compare
- 168 Saint Martin (French Part) -15.05 % change on previous year compare
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 net migration, annual growth rate in Malawi?
- Net migration, annual growth rate in Malawi was -11.09 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 333.91 % change on previous year in 1987.
- What is the lowest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was -866.97 % change on previous year in 1993.
- How does Malawi rank for net migration, annual growth rate?
- Malawi ranks 165th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration, annual growth rate rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 339.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Net migration, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Net migration. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Net migration metrics Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Net migration. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.