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Rwanda

15,063,687

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Malawi

22,216,427

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As of 2026, Rwanda has a population of about 15,063,687 while Malawi has about 22,216,427 — a difference of 7,152,740 people. Malawi is growing faster (2.5% per year).

RwandaMetricMalawi
2.5% Growth rate / yr 2.5%
32.5 Birth rate / 1,000 32.5
7.5 Death rate / 1,000 7.5
571.9 Density / km² 187.5
49.8% Male % 49.8%
70.0% Literacy % 70.0%
9.0% Smoking % 9.0%
39.3 Life expectancy 37.6