Malawi is a landlocked country in southeastern Africa. Most people live in rural areas and depend on family farming, mainly maize, like the families of Chiringani.
| Indicator | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22.2 million | 2025 | World Bank |
| Rural population | 82% | 2025 | World Bank |
| GDP per person | US$672 | 2025 | World Bank |
| People living on less than US$3 a day (2021 PPP) | 75% | 2019 | World Bank |
| Human Development Index | 0.517 (172nd of 193 countries) | 2023 | UNDP, 2025 Report |
| Life expectancy at birth | 67.6 years | 2024 | World Bank |
| Under-5 mortality | 48.8 per 1,000 live births | 2024 | World Bank |
| HIV prevalence (ages 15–49) | 6.2% | 2024 | World Bank |
| Primary school completion | 70% | 2024 | World Bank |
| Adult literacy | 70% | 2020 | World Bank |
| Access to electricity | 15.6% | 2024 | World Bank |
Sources: World Bank — Malawi and UNDP — Human Development Report 2025. Data accessed on 1 October 2026.