Malawi in the ECSA Health Community
The Republic of Malawi is part of the ECSA Health Community member-state family. Malawi contributes to regional cooperation in health systems strengthening, disease surveillance, maternal and child health, nutrition, emergency preparedness, and health workforce development.
Through ECSA-HC platforms, Malawi participates in regional technical dialogue, programme expert meetings, policy discussions, and the sharing of best practices among member states.
Malawi’s participation strengthens ECSA-HC’s mission of promoting regional collaboration and improving health outcomes through joint action and knowledge exchange.
Overview of key indicators
SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC
| INDICATOR | VALUE | YEAR | SOURCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official Name | Republic of Malawi | Latest available | ECSA-HC / National profile |
| Total Population | 21,655,286 | 2024 | World Bank |
| GDP Growth Rate | 1.7% | 2024 | World Bank |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.6% | 2024 | World Bank |
| Life Expectancy at Birth | 68 years | 2024 | World Bank |
| Gross Domestic Product | US$11.32 billion | 2024 | World Bank |
HEALTH PROFILE
| RESOURCE | DETAILS | SOURCE |
|---|---|---|
| WHO Country Profile | View latest WHO country profile | World Health Organization |
| Health Statistics | Use the WHO country profile and WHO data platform for the latest country health indicators. | World Health Organization |
Source note: Socio-economic and demographic indicators are based on World Bank 2024 country data. Health profile links point to the World Health Organization country profile pages.