2008 census of Malawi

Fifth census of Malawi

July 8-28, 2008

General information
CountryMalawi
Results
Total population13,077,160 ( 31.64%)
Most populous regionSouthern (5,858,035)
Least populous regionNorthern (1,708,930)

The 2008 Malawi census was the fifth national census in Malawi, which took place on 8-28 July 2008. The population of Malawi was counted as 13,077,160 – an increase of 3,143,292 (31.64%) over the 1998 census.

Preliminary results from the 2008 census were released to the public in November 2008 and final results in November 2009, from the National Statistical Office of Malawi website. The next Malawian census was held on 3-23 September 2018.