Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Malawi  | Somalia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Malawi | Federal Republic of Somalia |
Continent  | Africa | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Lilongwe | Mogadishu |
Latitude  | 13° 0′ 0″ S | 10° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 34° 0′ 0″ E | 49° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Malawi is 118,484 sq km, and the total area of Somalia is 637,657 sq km. Malawi is smaller than Somalia by 519,173 sq km. Malawi is around 5.38 times smaller than Somalia.
Indicators | Malawi | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 118,484 Sq km | 637,657 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 519,173 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 45,747 Sq Mile | 246,201 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 200,454 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 20.6 % | 0.4 % |
Indicators | Malawi | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Lilongwe | Mogadishu |
Demonyms  | Malawian | Somali |
Official Languages  | English | Somali, Arabic |
Government Status  | Unitary presidential republic | Federal parliamentary constitutional republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 82.3 % | 100 % |
The people of Malawi are called Malawian, and the people of Somalia are called Somali.
Indicators | Malawi | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Malawian kwacha | Somali shilling |
Currency Symbol  | MWK | SOS |
Driving Side  | Left | Right |
Calling Code  | +265 | +252 |
Internet TLD  | .mw | .so |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | MW | SO |
Indicators | Malawi | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Mlungu dalitsani Malaŵi | Soomaaliyeey toosoo |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | O God Bless Our Land of Malawi | Every Nation Has Its Own Flag |
National Animal  | Thomson's Gazelle | Leopard |
National Bird  | African Fish Eagle | Yet to Update |
National Flower  | Flame lily | King Protea |
National Sport  | Football | Football |
National Colors  | Black, red and green | Blue and white |
Indicators | Malawi | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Monday, 23rd December, 2024 | Monday, 23rd December, 2024 |
Current Time  | 09:11 PM | 10:11 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) | UTC+3 (East Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) | UTC+3 (East Africa Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Malawi is [09:11 PM], [Monday, 23rd December, 2024 ].
The current time and date in Somalia is [10:11 PM], [Monday, 23rd December, 2024].
Malawi is [ 1 hours ] behind of Somalia.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Malawi as of 2023 is estimated to be around 20,931,751, and the total population of Somalia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 18,143,378.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Malawi had 2,788,373 more people than Somalia.
The annual Population Growth in Malawi is 2.71% and the annual population growth in Somalia is 3.51%.
Indicators | Malawi | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 28.8 % | 31.6 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 68.9 % | 65.9 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 2.37 % | 2.49 % |
Indicators | Malawi | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Lilongwe | Mogadishu |
Current Time | 09:11 PM | 10:11 PM |
Current Weather  | Few Clouds  | Broken Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 25.53 Degree Celsius | 25.15 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 2.52 km/hr, 64 Degree | 8.98 km/hr, 76 Degree |
Humidity  | 49 % | 78 % |
Indicators | Malawi | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 3.85 (Births Per Woman) | 6.2 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 393.69 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 372.86 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 256.97 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 288.42 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 30.1 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 68 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Malawi | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | HIV/AIDS (69 people per 100K population) | Lower respiratory infections (141 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Tuberculosis ( 16.1 people per 100K population) | Road injury ( 27 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 20.2 (people per 100K population) | 20.2 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 5.41 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 7.89 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.81 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | Yet to Update |
The leading cause of death in Malawi, is [ HIV/AIDS ]. Around 69 people per 100,000 people in Malawi, are dying of HIV/AIDS.
Similarly, around 141 people per 100,000 people in Somalia, are dying of Lower respiratory infections, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
Indicators | Malawi | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 29.5 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 36.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 7.74% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 14.6% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 3.24 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | Yet to Update |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 10% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | Yet to Update |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Malawi, are 1.89 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Somalia.
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