Population
Malawi is higher
Malawi records 21,655,286, about 1.54× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Malawi is higher
Malawi records 118,480 km², about 4.26× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Malawi is higher
Malawi records $11.32 billion, about 3.67× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇧🇮 Burundi14,047,786
🇲🇼 Malawi21,655,286
Malawi’s population is 54% larger than that of Burundi, a difference of 7,607,500.
Surface area
🇧🇮 Burundi27,830 km²
🇲🇼 Malawi118,480 km²
Malawi’s surface area is 326% larger than that of Burundi, a difference of 90,650 km².
Population density
🇧🇮 Burundi505 /km²
🇲🇼 Malawi183 /km²
Burundi’s population density is 176% higher than that of Malawi, a difference of 322 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇧🇮 Burundi$3.08 billion · 2024
🇲🇼 Malawi$11.32 billion · 2024
Malawi’s nominal GDP is 267% larger than that of Burundi, a difference of $8.23 billion.
GDP per capita
🇧🇮 Burundi$219 · 2024
🇲🇼 Malawi$523 · 2024
Malawi’s GDP per capita is 138% higher than that of Burundi, a difference of $303.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Bujumbura
Lilongwe
Population
14,047,786
21,655,286
Surface area
27,830 km²
118,480 km²
Population density
505 /km²
183 /km²
Nominal GDP
$3.08 billion · 2024
$11.32 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$219 · 2024
$523 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa
Currency
Burundian franc · BIF · FBu
Malawian kwacha · MWK · MK
Nationality
Burundian
Malawian
Phone code
+257
+265
Internet domain
.bi
.mw
ISO codes
BI / BDI
MW / MWI
Time zone
Africa/Bujumbura
Africa/Blantyre
Native name
Burundi
Malawi
| Measure | Burundi | Malawi |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Bujumbura | Lilongwe |
| Population | 14,047,786 | 21,655,286 |
| Surface area | 27,830 km² | 118,480 km² |
| Population density | 505 /km² | 183 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $3.08 billion · 2024 | $11.32 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $219 · 2024 | $523 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Eastern Africa | Eastern Africa |
| Currency | Burundian franc · BIF · FBu | Malawian kwacha · MWK · MK |
| Nationality | Burundian | Malawian |
| Phone code | +257 | +265 |
| Internet domain | .bi | .mw |
| ISO codes | BI / BDI | MW / MWI |
| Time zone | Africa/Bujumbura | Africa/Blantyre |
| Native name | Burundi | Malawi |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Burundi
Nestled in the heart of the African Great Lakes region, Burundi is a small yet vibrant nation known for its lush landscapes, resilient people, and rich cultural tapestry.
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Mal, officially the Republic of Malawi, is a landlocked country in southeastern Africa known for its friendly people and beautiful Lake Malawi.
Full Malawi profile →Burundi & Malawi: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Burundi?
The capital of Burundi is Bujumbura.
What is the population of Burundi?
Burundi has a recorded population of approximately 14,047,786 people.
How big is Burundi?
Burundi covers an area of about 27,830 km².
What is the population density of Burundi?
Burundi has a population density of roughly 505 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Burundi?
Burundi has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $3.08 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Burundi?
Burundi has a GDP per capita of approximately $219.
What currency is used in Burundi?
Burundi uses the Burundian franc (BIF), with the symbol FBu.
Where is Burundi located?
Burundi is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
What are people from Burundi called?
People from Burundi are referred to as Burundian.
What is the phone calling code for Burundi?
The international dialing code for Burundi is +257.
What is the internet domain for Burundi?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Burundi is .bi.
What time zone is Burundi in?
Burundi uses the Africa/Bujumbura time zone.
What is Burundi known for?
Nestled in the heart of the African Great Lakes region, Burundi is a small yet vibrant nation known for its lush landscapes, resilient people, and rich cultural tapestry.
What is the capital of Malawi?
The capital of Malawi is Lilongwe.
What is the population of Malawi?
Malawi has a recorded population of approximately 21,655,286 people.
How big is Malawi?
Malawi covers an area of about 118,480 km².
What is the population density of Malawi?
Malawi has a population density of roughly 183 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Malawi?
Malawi has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $11.32 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Malawi?
Malawi has a GDP per capita of approximately $523.
What currency is used in Malawi?
Malawi uses the Malawian kwacha (MWK), with the symbol MK.
Where is Malawi located?
Malawi is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
What are people from Malawi called?
People from Malawi are referred to as Malawian.
What is the phone calling code for Malawi?
The international dialing code for Malawi is +265.
What is the internet domain for Malawi?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Malawi is .mw.
What time zone is Malawi in?
Malawi uses the Africa/Blantyre time zone.
What is Malawi known for?
Mal, officially the Republic of Malawi, is a landlocked country in southeastern Africa known for its friendly people and beautiful Lake Malawi.