Malawi
Capital: Lilongwe
Population
Estimated at 21.1 million (2023)
Area
Approximately 118,484 km²
GDP
$12.6 billion (2023)
Bordering Countries
3
Overview
Southeastern Africa, landlocked; bordered by Mozambique, Zambia, and Tanzania
Malawi, the "Warm Heart of Africa", is a landlocked country dominated by Lake Malawi and agriculture. It remains one of the world's poorest nations, highly vulnerable to climate shocks and economic instability.
Bordering Countries: Mozambique, Zambia, Tanzania
Economic Profile
Primary Exports
Tobacco, tea, sugar
Key Industries
Agriculture (tobacco, tea, sugar, maize), manufacturing, services
Economic Challenges
High poverty (>70%), high inflation (>30% in 2025), budget deficit (8.7% of GDP), foreign exchange shortages, vulnerability to climate shocks
Trade & Transit Infrastructure
Main Transit Corridors
Regional corridors through Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zambia to seaports
Port Access
Seaports via Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia
Transport Infrastructure Quality
Underdeveloped roads and railways; efforts to improve connectivity
Trade & Transit Challenges
Foreign exchange shortages, import bans, logistical constraints
Key Statistics & Indicators
National Trade & Development Strategies
Vision 2063: agricultural commercialization, industrialization, urbanization
Ongoing and Planned Projects
Agricultural commercialization, infrastructure development, fiscal reforms, social protection, mining mega-projects