2018 census of Malawi

Sixth census of Malawi

September 3-23, 2018

General information
CountryMalawi
Results
Total population17,563,749 ( 34.8%)
Most populous regionSouthern (7,750,629)
Least populous regionNorthern (2,289,780)

The 2018 Malawi census was the sixth national census in Malawi, which took place on 3-23 September 2018. The population of Malawi was counted as 17,563,749 – an increase of 4,534,251 (34.8%) over the 2008 census.

Preliminary results from the 2018 census were released to the public in December 2018 and final results in May 2019, from the National Statistical Office of Malawi website. The next Malawian census is set to be held in September 2028.