Population in the largest city in Malawi
Malawi: Population in the largest city was 6.67 in 2020. ▼ Falling
Latest (2020)
6.67
World rank
173rd
of 179 countries
All-time high
11.55
in 2000
All-time low
5
in 1980
Years of data
9
1980–2020
Population in the largest city in Malawi, 1980–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Malawi recorded 6.67 for population in the largest city in 2020.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 23.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in the largest city in Malawi peaked at 11.55 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 5, in 1980.
Malawi ranks 173rd of 179 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Population in the largest city in Malawi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 5 | — |
| 1985 | 10.52 | +110.4% |
| 1990 | 9.69 | -7.9% |
| 1995 | 10.36 | +7.0% |
| 2000 | 11.55 | +11.4% |
| 2005 | 10.16 | -12.0% |
| 2010 | 8.75 | -13.9% |
| 2015 | 7.73 | -11.7% |
| 2020 | 6.67 | -13.7% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 6.67 is below the median for low income countries, which is 18.37, 36% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 6.67 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 28.91, 23% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7.76 | 5 | 10.52 | 2 |
| 1990s | 10.03 | 9.69 | 10.36 | 2 |
| 2000s | 10.86 | 10.16 | 11.55 | 2 |
| 2010s | 8.24 | 7.73 | 8.75 | 2 |
| 2020s | 6.67 | 6.67 | 6.67 | 1 |
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 population in the largest city in Malawi?
- Population in the largest city in Malawi was 6.67 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population in the largest city recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 11.55 in 2000.
- What is the lowest population in the largest city recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 in 1980.
- How does Malawi rank for population in the largest city?
- Malawi ranks 173rd out of 179 countries with data for 2020.
- Is population in the largest city rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Population in the largest city. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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