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 Language presence
Chichewa
Official
Majority
English
Official Working
Significant minority
Tumbuka
National Minority
Small minority
Yao
National
Data compiled from national censuses and international linguistic datasets.
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