Which has higher population, Malawi or Netherlands?

Netherlands, at 15,988 against 15,667 in Malawi as of 2030.

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

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.

Malawi vs Netherlands: Population

Malawi

15,667

in 2030

Netherlands

15,988

in 2030

Malawi rank

65th

Netherlands rank

63rd

Population over time

Malawi
Netherlands

How they compare

Netherlands currently reports 15,988 against 15,667 in Malawi, a difference of 321.

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

Malawi ranks 65th and Netherlands ranks 63rd of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Malawi	Netherlands	Difference	Ahead
1990s	5,556	12,629	7,073	Netherlands
2000s	6,870	13,388	6,517	Netherlands
2010s	9,242	14,251	5,008	Netherlands
2020s	13,101	15,476	2,375	Netherlands
2030s	15,667	15,988	321.2	Netherlands

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Malawi or Netherlands?: Netherlands, at 15,988 against 15,667 in Malawi as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Malawi and Netherlands?: 321, with Netherlands ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malawi and Netherlands?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Malawi and Netherlands rank globally for population?: Malawi ranks 65th and Netherlands ranks 63rd 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.