Population growth rate, by level of development in Malawi
Malawi: Population growth rate, by level of development was 0.4% in 2100. ◆ Volatile
Population growth rate, by level of development in Malawi, 2024–2100
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2100, population growth rate, by level of development in Malawi stood at 0.4%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.3% on the previous year and down 23.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population growth rate, by level of development in Malawi peaked at 2.6% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.4%, in 2097.
Malawi ranks 29th of 236 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.6% | 6 |
| 2030s | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.4% | 10 |
| 2040s | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 10 |
| 2050s | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 10 |
| 2060s | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 10 |
| 2070s | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 10 |
| 2080s | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 10 |
| 2090s | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 10 |
| 2100s | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
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- 30 Sudan 0.4% compare
- 31 Benin 0.4% compare
- 32 Central African Republic 0.4% compare
More population data for Malawi
- World population growth 0.4% (2100)
- Population density 627.29 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 3.85 million people (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 3.59 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 3.59 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 35,510 people (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 3.59 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. Share of people who are religious 3.65 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate accounting for survival until childbearing age 3.44 children per women (2023)
- Birth rate by women's age group 113.58 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population growth rate, by level of development in Malawi?
- Population growth rate, by level of development in Malawi was 0.4% in 2100, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population growth rate, by level of development recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 2.6% in 2024.
- What is the lowest population growth rate, by level of development recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4% in 2097.
- How does Malawi rank for population growth rate, by level of development?
- Malawi ranks 29th out of 236 countries with data for 2100.
- Is population growth rate, by level of development rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Population growth rate, by level of development. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The annual rate at which the population is growing, expressed as a percentage. Future projections are based on the UN's medium scenario.