Which has higher population, Kazakhstan or Malawi?

Kazakhstan, at 15,953 against 15,667 in Malawi as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for Kazakhstan and Malawi?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Kazakhstan vs Malawi: Population

Kazakhstan

15,953

in 2030

Malawi

15,667

in 2030

Kazakhstan rank

64th

Malawi rank

65th

Population over time

Kazakhstan
Malawi

How they compare

Kazakhstan currently reports 15,953 against 15,667 in Malawi, a difference of 286.

Across all 41 years both countries report, Kazakhstan has been ahead every year.

Kazakhstan ranks 64th and Malawi ranks 65th of 188 countries.

Kazakhstan has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Kazakhstan	Malawi	Difference	Ahead
1990s	11,571	5,556	6,015	Kazakhstan
2000s	11,891	6,870	5,021	Kazakhstan
2010s	13,059	9,242	3,816	Kazakhstan
2020s	14,687	13,101	1,585	Kazakhstan
2030s	15,953	15,667	286.1	Kazakhstan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Kazakhstan or Malawi?: Kazakhstan, at 15,953 against 15,667 in Malawi as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Kazakhstan and Malawi?: 286, with Kazakhstan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Kazakhstan and Malawi?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Kazakhstan and Malawi rank globally for population?: Kazakhstan ranks 64th and Malawi ranks 65th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.