Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Malawi
Malawi: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 570 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
570
Change on year
up 7.3%
World rank
112th
of 202 countries
All-time high
30,350
in 1975
All-time low
5
in 1988
Years of data
59
1966–2024
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Malawi, 1966–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Malawi stood at 570.
That represents a change of up 7.3% on the previous year and up 60.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Malawi peaked at 30,350 in 1975 and was at its lowest, 5, in 1988.
Malawi ranks 112th of 202 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Malawi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 150 | — |
| 1967 | 300 | +100.0% |
| 1968 | 140 | -53.3% |
| 1969 | 190 | +35.7% |
| 1970 | 250 | +31.6% |
| 1971 | 250 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 250 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 100 | -60.0% |
| 1974 | 80 | -20.0% |
| 1975 | 30,350 | +37837.5% |
| 1976 | 60 | -99.8% |
| 1977 | 1,050 | +1650.0% |
| 1978 | 310 | -70.5% |
| 1979 | 460 | +48.4% |
| 1980 | 420 | -8.7% |
| 1981 | 70 | -83.3% |
| 1982 | 240 | +242.9% |
| 1983 | 440 | +83.3% |
| 1984 | 440 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 450 | +2.3% |
| 1986 | 440 | -2.2% |
| 1987 | 450 | +2.3% |
| 1988 | 5 | -98.9% |
| 1989 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 55 | +1000.0% |
| 1991 | 50 | -9.1% |
| 1992 | 50 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 43 | -14.0% |
| 1994 | 60 | +39.5% |
| 1995 | 37 | -38.3% |
| 1996 | 40 | +8.1% |
| 1997 | 37 | -7.5% |
| 1998 | 27 | -27.0% |
| 1999 | 34 | +25.9% |
| 2000 | 34 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 26 | -23.5% |
| 2002 | 48 | +84.6% |
| 2003 | 60 | +25.0% |
| 2004 | 95 | +58.3% |
| 2005 | 98 | +3.2% |
| 2006 | 112 | +14.3% |
| 2007 | 93 | -17.0% |
| 2008 | 103 | +10.8% |
| 2009 | 126 | +22.3% |
| 2010 | 168 | +33.3% |
| 2011 | 216 | +28.6% |
| 2012 | 273 | +26.4% |
| 2013 | 323 | +18.3% |
| 2014 | 356 | +10.2% |
| 2015 | 429 | +20.5% |
| 2016 | 427 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 434 | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 472 | +8.8% |
| 2019 | 514 | +8.9% |
| 2020 | 514 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 513 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 499 | -2.7% |
| 2023 | 531 | +6.4% |
| 2024 | 570 | +7.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 195 | 140 | 300 | 4 |
| 1970s | 3,316 | 60 | 30,350 | 10 |
| 1980s | 296 | 5 | 450 | 10 |
| 1990s | 43.3 | 27 | 60 | 10 |
| 2000s | 79.5 | 26 | 126 | 10 |
| 2010s | 361.2 | 168 | 514 | 10 |
| 2020s | 525.4 | 499 | 570 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
- 109 Namibia 646 compare
- 110 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 612 compare
- 111 Madagascar 604 compare
- 113 Papua New Guinea 504 compare
- 114 Bulgaria 498 compare
- 115 Trinidad and Tobago 474 compare
More population data for Malawi
- 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)
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.423 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of origin in Malawi?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Malawi was 570 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 30,350 in 1975.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 in 1988.
- How does Malawi rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- Malawi ranks 112th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 60.1%. 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 Refugee population by country or territory of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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