Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | South Sudan  | Malawi  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of South Sudan | Republic of Malawi |
Continent  | Africa | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Juba | Lilongwe |
Latitude  | 6° 55′ 0″ N | 13° 0′ 0″ S |
Longitude  | 30° 42′ 0″ E | 34° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of South Sudan is 644,329 sq km, and the total area of Malawi is 118,484 sq km. South Sudan is bigger than Malawi by 525,845 sq km. South Sudan is around 5.44 times bigger than Malawi.
Indicators | South Sudan | Malawi |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 644,329 Sq km | 118,484 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 525,845 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 248,777 Sq Mile | 45,747 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 203,030 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.7 % | 20.6 % |
Indicators | South Sudan | Malawi |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Juba | Lilongwe |
Demonyms  | South Sudanese | Malawian |
Official Languages  | English | English |
Government Status  | Federal presidential republic under a provisional government within dictatorship | Unitary presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 60.5 % | 82.3 % |
The people of South Sudan are called South Sudanese, and the people of Malawi are called Malawian.
Indicators | South Sudan | Malawi |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | South Sudanese pound | Malawian kwacha |
Currency Symbol  | SSP | MWK |
Driving Side  | Right | Left |
Calling Code  | +211 | +265 |
Internet TLD  | .ss | .mw |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | SS | MW |
Indicators | South Sudan | Malawi |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | South Sudan Oyee! | Mlungu dalitsani Malaŵi |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | South Sudan Oyee | O God Bless Our Land of Malawi |
National Animal  | African Fish Eagle | Thomson's Gazelle |
National Bird  | Crested Crane | African Fish Eagle |
National Flower  | Hibiscus | Flame lily |
National Sport  | Wrestling | Football |
National Colors  | Black, red, green, blue, yellow and white | Black, red and green |
Indicators | South Sudan | Malawi |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Friday, 18th April, 2025 | Friday, 18th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 02:00 PM | 02:00 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+2 (East Africa Time) | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+2 (East Africa Time) | UTC+2 (Central 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 South Sudan is [02:00 PM], [Friday, 18th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Malawi is [02:00 PM], [Friday, 18th April, 2025].
So the current time and date in South Sudan and Malawi are same.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of South Sudan as of 2023 is estimated to be around 11,088,796, and the total population of Malawi as of 2023 is estimated to be around 20,931,751.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, South Sudan had 9,842,955 less people than Malawi.
The annual Population Growth in South Sudan is 0.00% and the annual population growth in Malawi is 2.71%.
Indicators | South Sudan | Malawi |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 28.1 % | 28.8 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 69.1 % | 68.9 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 2.82 % | 2.37 % |
Indicators | South Sudan | Malawi |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Juba | Lilongwe |
Current Time | 02:00 PM | 02:00 PM |
Current Weather  | Broken Clouds  | Light Rain  |
Current Temperature  | 36.47 Degree Celsius | 25.11 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 2.97 km/hr, 68 Degree | 6.69 km/hr, 110 Degree |
Humidity  | 29 % | 69 % |
Indicators | South Sudan | Malawi |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 4.34 (Births Per Woman) | 3.85 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 373.92 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 393.69 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 311.5 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 256.97 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 63.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 30.1 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | South Sudan | Malawi |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Neonatal conditions (105.3 people per 100K population) | HIV/AIDS (69 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Congenital anomalies ( 18.2 people per 100K population) | Tuberculosis ( 16.1 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 23.3 (people per 100K population) | 20.2 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 3.85 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 5.41 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.79 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.81 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in South Sudan, is [ Neonatal conditions ]. Around 105.3 people per 100,000 people in South Sudan, are dying of Neonatal conditions.
Similarly, around 69 people per 100,000 people in Malawi, are dying of HIV/AIDS, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of South Sudan, spent [ 5.86% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Malawi, spent [ 7.41% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | South Sudan | Malawi |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 34.2 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 29.5 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 8.6% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 7.74% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | Yet to Update | 3.24 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | Yet to Update | 10% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in South Sudan, are 1.11 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Malawi.
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