Malawi vs Zambia: Population ages 15-64, total
Malawi
12.73 million
in 2025
Zambia
12.50 million
in 2025
Malawi rank
63rd
Zambia rank
64th
Population ages 15-64, total over time
- Malawi
- Zambia
How they compare
Malawi currently reports 12.73 million against 12.50 million in Zambia, a difference of 229,300.
Across all 66 years both countries report, Malawi has been ahead every year.
Globally, Malawi ranks 63rd and Zambia ranks 64th of 215 countries.
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About this data
Total population between the ages 15 to 64. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.