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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Malawi’s population is 54% larger than that of Burundi, a difference of 7,607,500.
Malawi’s surface area is 326% larger than that of Burundi, a difference of 90,650 km².
Burundi’s population density is 176% higher than that of Malawi, a difference of 322 /km².
Malawi’s nominal GDP is 267% larger than that of Burundi, a difference of $8.23 billion.
Malawi’s GDP per capita is 138% higher than that of Burundi, a difference of $303.
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Bujumbura
Lilongwe
14,047,786
21,655,286
27,830 km²
118,480 km²
505 /km²
183 /km²
$3.08 billion · 2024
$11.32 billion · 2024
$219 · 2024
$523 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa
Burundian franc · BIF · FBu
Malawian kwacha · MWK · MK
Burundian
Malawian
+257
+265
.bi
.mw
BI / BDI
MW / MWI
Africa/Bujumbura
Africa/Blantyre
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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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.
Full Burundi profile →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 →The capital of Burundi is Bujumbura.
Burundi has a recorded population of approximately 14,047,786 people.
Burundi covers an area of about 27,830 km².
Burundi has a population density of roughly 505 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Burundi has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $3.08 billion as of 2024.
Burundi has a GDP per capita of approximately $219.
Burundi uses the Burundian franc (BIF), with the symbol FBu.
Burundi is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
People from Burundi are referred to as Burundian.
The international dialing code for Burundi is +257.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Burundi is .bi.
Burundi uses the Africa/Bujumbura time zone.
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.
The capital of Malawi is Lilongwe.
Malawi has a recorded population of approximately 21,655,286 people.
Malawi covers an area of about 118,480 km².
Malawi has a population density of roughly 183 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Malawi has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $11.32 billion as of 2024.
Malawi has a GDP per capita of approximately $523.
Malawi uses the Malawian kwacha (MWK), with the symbol MK.
Malawi is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
People from Malawi are referred to as Malawian.
The international dialing code for Malawi is +265.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Malawi is .mw.
Malawi uses the Africa/Blantyre time zone.
Mal, officially the Republic of Malawi, is a landlocked country in southeastern Africa known for its friendly people and beautiful Lake Malawi.