Malawi is a country in Eastern Africa, Africa. In 2025 it has about 22.2 million people (UN estimate), the 61st most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1964Population: 61st
Malawiマラウィ
Region
Eastern Africa, Africa
Population
about 22.2 million (61st)
Area
117,726 km² (97th)
UN member since
December 1, 1964
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Malawi in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 22.2 million, the 61st most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/5 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 117,726 km², the 97th largest of the 193. That is about 1/3 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 189.
Joining the United Nations
Malawi joined the United Nations on December 1, 1964.
That was 8 years after Japan joined in 1956.
Countries that joined on the same day: Malta, Zambia.
Think about it
Q1Compare Malawi’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Malawi on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Malawi, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 18 UN member states in Eastern Africa. The one with the most people is Ethiopia.