Malawi

Malawi remains one of the poorest countries in the world, with an economy heavily dependent on agriculture, which employs over 80% of the population, and highly vulnerable to external and climatic shocks. Real GDP grew by 1.9% in 2025, only a slight improvement from 1.7% in 2024, and still far below the 2.6% population growth rate, resulting in a continued decline in GDP per capita for the fourth consecutive year. With 270,000 young people entering the labour market each year but only around 40,000 formal jobs created, job creation is a central economic challenge.

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Capital: Lilongwe
Population: ~21.8 million
Currency: Malawian Kwacha (MWK)
Languages: English (official), Chewa (dominant national language), Tumbuka, Yao, and others
GDP: ~USD 35 billion
Time zone: CAT (UTC+2)

Norwegian Embassy in Lilongwe

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Lilongwe handles diplomatic relations for Malawi and Zambia.

Ambassador: Anne Sofie Bjelland
Address: Arwa House, City Centre, Private Bag B323, Lilongwe 3, Malawi
Phone: +265 111 779 400
Email: emb.lilongwe@mfa.no
Web: Norway in Malawi
Office hours: Monday–Friday, by appointment

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