Malawi vs Zambia: Population, total
Malawi
22.22 million
in 2025
Zambia
21.91 million
in 2025
Malawi rank
60th
Zambia rank
61st
Population, total over time
- Malawi
- Zambia
How they compare
Malawi currently reports 22.22 million against 21.91 million in Zambia, a difference of 302,200.
Across all 66 years both countries report, Malawi has been ahead every year.
Globally, Malawi ranks 60th and Zambia ranks 61st of 215 countries.
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About this data
Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.