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DjiboutivsMalawi

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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Malawi is higher

Malawi records 21,655,286, about 18.5× the other value.

Surface area

Malawi is higher

Malawi records 118,480 km², about 5.11× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Malawi is higher

Malawi records $11.32 billion, about 2.73× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇩🇯 Djibouti1,168,722
🇲🇼 Malawi21,655,286

Malawi’s population is about 18.5× that of Djibouti, a difference of 20,486,564.

Surface area

🇩🇯 Djibouti23,200 km²
🇲🇼 Malawi118,480 km²

Malawi’s surface area is 411% larger than that of Djibouti, a difference of 95,280 km².

Population density

🇩🇯 Djibouti50.4 /km²
🇲🇼 Malawi183 /km²

Malawi’s population density is 263% higher than that of Djibouti, a difference of 132 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇩🇯 Djibouti$4.15 billion · 2024
🇲🇼 Malawi$11.32 billion · 2024

Malawi’s nominal GDP is 173% larger than that of Djibouti, a difference of $7.16 billion.

GDP per capita

🇩🇯 Djibouti$3,553 · 2024
🇲🇼 Malawi$523 · 2024

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.

Full side-by-side comparison

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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About Djibouti

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.

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About Malawi

Mal, officially the Republic of Malawi, is a landlocked country in southeastern Africa known for its friendly people and beautiful Lake Malawi.

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Djibouti & Malawi: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Djibouti?

The capital of Djibouti is Djibouti.

What is the population of Djibouti?

Djibouti has a recorded population of approximately 1,168,722 people.

How big is Djibouti?

Djibouti covers an area of about 23,200 km².

What is the population density of Djibouti?

Djibouti has a population density of roughly 50.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Djibouti?

Djibouti has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $4.15 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Djibouti?

Djibouti has a GDP per capita of approximately $3,553.

What currency is used in Djibouti?

Djibouti uses the Djiboutian franc (DJF), with the symbol Fdj.

Where is Djibouti located?

Djibouti is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.

What are people from Djibouti called?

People from Djibouti are referred to as Djiboutian.

What is the phone calling code for Djibouti?

The international dialing code for Djibouti is +253.

What is the internet domain for Djibouti?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Djibouti is .dj.

What time zone is Djibouti in?

Djibouti uses the Africa/Djibouti time zone.

What is Djibouti known for?

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.

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.