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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Malawi’s population is about 18.5× that of Djibouti, a difference of 20,486,564.
Malawi’s surface area is 411% larger than that of Djibouti, a difference of 95,280 km².
Malawi’s population density is 263% higher than that of Djibouti, a difference of 132 /km².
Malawi’s nominal GDP is 173% larger than that of Djibouti, a difference of $7.16 billion.
Djibouti’s GDP per capita is 580% higher than that of Malawi, a difference of $3,030.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Djibouti
Lilongwe
1,168,722
21,655,286
23,200 km²
118,480 km²
50.4 /km²
183 /km²
$4.15 billion · 2024
$11.32 billion · 2024
$3,553 · 2024
$523 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa
Djiboutian franc · DJF · Fdj
Malawian kwacha · MWK · MK
Djiboutian
Malawian
+253
+265
.dj
.mw
DJ / DJI
MW / MWI
Africa/Djibouti
Africa/Blantyre
Djibouti
Malawi
| Measure | Djibouti | Malawi |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Djibouti | Lilongwe |
| Population | 1,168,722 | 21,655,286 |
| Surface area | 23,200 km² | 118,480 km² |
| Population density | 50.4 /km² | 183 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $4.15 billion · 2024 | $11.32 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $3,553 · 2024 | $523 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Eastern Africa | Eastern Africa |
| Currency | Djiboutian franc · DJF · Fdj | Malawian kwacha · MWK · MK |
| Nationality | Djiboutian | Malawian |
| Phone code | +253 | +265 |
| Internet domain | .dj | .mw |
| ISO codes | DJ / DJI | MW / MWI |
| Time zone | Africa/Djibouti | Africa/Blantyre |
| Native name | Djibouti | Malawi |
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Djibouti, a small yet strategic nation perched at the crossroads of Africa and the Middle East, captivates visitors with its blend of desert landscapes, volcanic peaks, and bustling Red Sea ports.
Full Djibouti 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 Djibouti is Djibouti.
Djibouti has a recorded population of approximately 1,168,722 people.
Djibouti covers an area of about 23,200 km².
Djibouti has a population density of roughly 50.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Djibouti has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $4.15 billion as of 2024.
Djibouti has a GDP per capita of approximately $3,553.
Djibouti uses the Djiboutian franc (DJF), with the symbol Fdj.
Djibouti is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
People from Djibouti are referred to as Djiboutian.
The international dialing code for Djibouti is +253.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Djibouti is .dj.
Djibouti uses the Africa/Djibouti time zone.
Djibouti, a small yet strategic nation perched at the crossroads of Africa and the Middle East, captivates visitors with its blend of desert landscapes, volcanic peaks, and bustling Red Sea ports.
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.