Net migration in Malawi
Malawi: Net migration was -5,628 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Malawi, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
In 2025, net migration in Malawi stood at -5,628.
The figure is down 273.5% on the previous year and up 13.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Malawi peaked at 271,693 in 1987 and was at its lowest, -505,365, in 1994.
That places Malawi 137th out of 215 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -319 | -2,266 | 0 | 10 |
| 1970s | 11,827 | -2,147 | 46,388 | 10 |
| 1980s | 110,294 | 52,294 | 271,693 | 10 |
| 1990s | -93,209 | -505,365 | 71,111 | 10 |
| 2000s | -25,244 | -32,221 | -8,590 | 10 |
| 2010s | -6,540 | -13,561 | 3,505 | 10 |
| 2020s | -3,916 | -5,811 | -1,507 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
More financial sector data for Malawi
- Official exchange rate 1,161 LCU per US$, period average (2023)
- Total reserves in months of imports 1.91 (2020)
- Net domestic credit 7.84 trillion current LCU (2024)
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 7.7% (2024)
- Broad money 27.2% (2024)
- Net foreign assets -1.65 trillion current LCU (2024)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 7.9% (2024)
- Domestic credit to private sector 7.9% (2024)
- Claims on central government, etc. 27.9% (2024)
- Claims on central government 49.2% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Malawi?
- Net migration in Malawi was -5,628 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 271,693 in 1987.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was -505,365 in 1994.
- How does Malawi rank for net migration?
- Malawi ranks 137th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.