Urban Development in Malawi

6 indicators covering urban development for Malawi.

IndicatorLatest Year10-yr change Rank
Population in the largest city 35.6% 2025 up 6.5% 56th
Population density 223.85 people per sq. km of land area 2023 up 30.6% 62nd
PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 16.72 micrograms per cubic meter 2023 down 11.6% 104th
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million 1.39 million 2025 up 53.8% 109th
Population in largest city 1.39 million 2025 up 53.8% 108th
PM2.5 air pollution, population exposed to levels exceeding WHO guidel 100.0% 2017 unchanged 1st