Language details — Malawi

This table lists languages spoken in Malawi, including official, working, regional, and minority languages.

Percentages and speaker counts may be unavailable for some languages due to census and reporting limitations.

Language details

4 languages
Language Statuses Share, % Speakers
English
Official Working
26.1 5,000,000
Chichewa
Official
52.3 10,000,000
Tumbuka
National Minority
7.8 1,500,000
Yao
National
Data compiled from national censuses and international linguistic datasets.
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