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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Lilongwe
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 386 | — |
| Corporate management | 283 | — |
| Churches | 265 | — |
| Education | 258 | — |
| Other accommodation | 226 | — |
| Restaurants | 204 | — |
| Electronics stores | 157 | — |
| Apartments | 148 | — |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 145 | — |
| Other membership organizations | 144 | 34 years |
Lilongwe Facts
| Area | 200.8 km² |
| Population | 796,926 |
| Male Population | 411,257 (51.6%) |
| Female Population | 385,669 (48.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +276.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +116.5% |
| Median Age | 19.7 years (Male: 20.9, Female: 18.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $2,762 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Bwaila West, Chigoneka, Chilambula, City Centre, Bwaila South |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -13.96692, 33.78725 |
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Lilongwe Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 211,819 | 294,991 | 368,164 | 755,454 | 796,926 | 959,123 | 1,167,014 |
| Population Density | 1,054.8 / km² | 1,469 / km² | 1,833.4 / km² | 3,762 / km² | 3,968.5 / km² | 4,776.2 / km² | 5,811.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridLilongwe Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 116.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilongwe | +276.2% | +170.2% | +116.5% |
| Malawi | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lilongwe Median Age
Median Age: 19.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilongwe | 19.7 yrs | 18.2 yrs | 20.9 yrs |
| Malawi | 17.1 yrs | 17.4 yrs | 16.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Lilongwe Population Density
Population Density: 3,969 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilongwe | 796,926 | 200.8 km² | 3,969 / km² |
| Malawi | 17.4 million | 118,839 km² | 146 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lilongwe Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1880 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Lilongwe
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Lilongwe
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Lilongwe
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Lilongwe Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,440 | $1,576 | $1,716 | $1,672 | $2,578 | $2,759 | $2,796 | $2,762 |
| Total GDP | $80.5M | $115.6M | $158.9M | $189.2M | $368M | $489.9M | $590.3M | $631.2M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Lilongwe CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilongwe | 217,979 tn | 0.27 tn | 1,085.5 tons/km² |
| Malawi | 2,635,428 tn | 0.15 tn | 22.2 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Lilongwe CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 217,979 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.27 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,085.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/8/16 | 2:07 PM | 4.4 | 83.7 km | 10,000 m | 27km N of Salima, Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 8/15/15 | 7:33 AM | 4.4 | 99.9 km | 36,080 m | 24km ENE of Salima, Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 1/12/10 | 11:14 PM | 4.7 | 78.7 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 9/3/06 | 4:34 PM | 3.8 | 81.1 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 12/17/00 | 3:08 PM | 3.8 | 95.8 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/00 | 11:49 AM | 4.2 | 67.8 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 5/31/96 | 9:36 AM | 4.6 | 66.6 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 9/30/95 | 8:46 PM | 4.6 | 68.8 km | 33,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 4/4/93 | 6:20 PM | 4.6 | 73.6 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 3/1/90 | 10:56 PM | 4.9 | 45.8 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Lilongwe
Lilongwe is the largest and capital city of Malawi with an estimated population of 1,077,116 for 2015. The city is located in the central region of Malawi, near the borders with Mozambique and Zambia, and it is an important economic and transportatio..
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