Global Health Research

Malawi

Data

Background^[1]

Located in Southern Africa, the British established and ruled Malawi in 1891 until its independence in 1964. The country is presently experiencing increasing corruption, population growth, environmental issues, and the spread of HIV/AIDS.

Population^[1]

13,603,181

Climate^[1]

sub-tropical; rainy season (November to May); dry season (May to November)

Languages^[1]

• Chichewa 57.2% (official)
• Chinyanja 12.8%
• Chiyao 10.1%
• Chitumbuka 9.5%
• Chisena 2.7%
• Chilomwe 2.4%
• Chitonga 1.7%
• other 3.6%

Infant Mortality Rate^[1]

92.10

Per Capita Health Expenditure^[2]

14.00

More Information

• Information State Department
• Information United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
• Information Library of Congress
• Information World Health Organization
• Information The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
• Information UNICEF
• Information United Nations
• Information The World Bank
• Information Global Health Facts

Sources

1. CIA World Factbook
2. WHO Global Health Atlas