Which has more people, Burundi or Malawi?

Burundi has a population of 14,729,157 (78th of 235 countries) and Malawi has 22,785,535 (62nd of 235).

How do Burundi and Malawi compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Burundi 63.8 (196th of 215), Malawi 67.6 (169th of 215) among countries. Malawi ranks better.

How do Burundi and Malawi compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Burundi $1,248 (184th of 184), Malawi $1,899 (180th of 184) among countries. Malawi ranks better.

Where does Burundi beat Malawi most clearly?

Burundi ranks far ahead on % Annual Change (Deforestation Rates by Country): 3.73% vs -1.7%; Debt to GDP Ratio (Debt to GDP Ratio by Country): 13.1% vs 87.7%; Gini Coefficient - Wealth (Wealth Inequality by Country): 70.3% vs 84.5%.

Where does Malawi beat Burundi most clearly?

Malawi ranks far ahead on Starvation Rate Change vs Prev. Year (Starvation Deaths by Country): -0.14 ASR per 100K pop. vs 0.35 ASR per 100K pop.; Broadband Cost per Month (Adjusted) (Internet Cost by Country): $29.90 vs $182.61; Broadband Cost per Month (Internet Cost by Country): $8.57 vs $64.88.

Burundi vs Malawi

Malawi comes out ahead of Burundi on 225 of 406 statistics where one end is better, to 171 with 10 ties. Burundi leads on Environment, Manufacturing & Mining and Crime & Safety. Malawi leads on Politics & Government, Law and Tech & Business and 5 more categories.

406 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 10 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Burundi

Wins: 171
Avg. percentile: 42
Categories led: 3

Malawi

Wins: 225
Avg. percentile: 44
Categories led: 8

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Burundi	Malawi
Population	14,729,157 78th of 235	22,785,535 62nd of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	63.8 196th of 215	67.6 169th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$1,248 184th of 184	$1,899 180th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	0.92% 5th of 181	5.07% 89th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	20.1% 210th of 214	15.6% 212th of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	30.5 151st of 195	38.0 167th of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$234 185th of 185	$672 180th of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Politics & GovernmentMalawi · 29 statistics
LawMalawi · 6 statistics
Tech & BusinessMalawi · 7 statistics
TravelMalawi · 10 statistics
PopulationMalawi · 18 statistics
CultureMalawi · 53 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyMalawi · 28 statistics
EnvironmentBurundi · 41 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningBurundi · 3 statistics
Crime & SafetyBurundi · 42 statistics
HealthMalawi · 197 statistics
EconomicsEven · 64 statistics
EducationEven · 8 statistics

Biggest differences

The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.

Statistic	Burundi	Malawi
% Annual ChangeDeforestation Rates by Country	3.73% 1st of 167	-1.7% 158th of 167
Debt to GDP RatioDebt to GDP Ratio by Country	13.1% 6th of 158	87.7% 134th of 158
Starvation Rate Change vs Prev. YearStarvation Deaths by Country	0.35 ASR per 100K pop. 167th of 170	-0.14 ASR per 100K pop. tied 33rd of 170
Broadband Cost per Month (Adjusted)Internet Cost by Country	$182.61 188th of 189	$29.90 48th of 189
Broadband Cost per MonthInternet Cost by Country	$64.88 185th of 205	$8.57 tied 35th of 205
V-Dem DCI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country	0.17 tied 156th of 175	0.84 tied 34th of 175
Gini Coefficient - WealthWealth Inequality by Country	70.3% 29th of 171	84.5% tied 144th of 171
V-Dem LCI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country	0.15 tied 156th of 175	0.82 47th of 175
New HIV Infection RateHIV Rates by Country	0.1 per 1k tied 4th of 128	0.58 per 1k 112th of 128
Pct Starv. Rate Change vs Prev. YearStarvation Deaths by Country	3.24% 170th of 202	-3.71% 47th of 202
Legal Status of ExecutionsMost Strict Countries in the World	-1.81 14th of 174	1.73 119th of 174
Corporate TaxHighest Taxed Countries	20.0% tied 36th of 155	30.0% tied 117th of 155
Vacc. Rate BCGVaccination Rates by Country	89.0% tied 100th of 153	99.0% tied 1st of 153
% Annual Forest Area Change 1990-2020Deforestation Rates by Country	1.45% 77th of 175	-36.0% 169th of 175
Personal Freedom ScoreFreedom Index by Country	4.11 152nd of 163	7.69 67th of 163
Total Daily CostsCheapest Countries to Visit	$147 tied 199th of 231	$132 tied 76th of 231
Freedom of Expression Score GSoDCountries with Freedom of Speech	0.24 tied 150th of 170	0.63 tied 63rd of 170
V-Dem LDI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country	0.06 152nd of 171	0.462 67th of 171
Parliamentary Representation of WomenMost Dangerous Countries for Women	38.9% 34th of 197	20.7% 131st of 197
LP Personal FreedomLegatum Prosperity Index	154th 154th of 167	72nd 72nd of 167
Daily Accommodation CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$73.00 tied 194th of 231	$60.00 tied 78th of 231
EIU Civil Liberties ScoreDemocracy Index by Country	1.76 tied 144th of 162	6.18 tied 67th of 162
Mean Speed ScoreRoad Quality by Country	51 tied 142nd of 155	75 tied 70th of 155
Violent Gun Deaths as % of All Deaths IHMEGun Deaths by Country	0.05% tied 69th of 194	0.68% 162nd of 194
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	0.92% 5th of 181	5.07% 89th of 181
% Risk at 74Liver Cancer Rates by Country	0.68% tied 110th of 185	0.38% tied 24th of 185
Unemployment Rate - CIAUnemployment by Country	1% 5th of 184	5.1% tied 89th of 184
Central Government DebtDebt to GDP Ratio by Country	43.2% 41st of 149	74.4% 108th of 149
EIU Democracy Index Overall ScoreDemocracy Index by Country	2.13 tied 144th of 167	6.1 70th of 167
Access Tt Justice (0-4)Most Dangerous Countries for Women	1.1 tied 181st of 198	2.5 tied 93rd of 198

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Quick answers

Which is better, Burundi or Malawi?: Malawi comes out ahead of Burundi on 225 of 406 statistics where one end is better, to 171 with 10 ties. Burundi leads on Environment, Manufacturing & Mining and Crime & Safety. Malawi leads on Politics & Government, Law and Tech & Business and 5 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Burundi or Malawi?: Burundi has a population of 14,729,157 (78th of 235 countries) and Malawi has 22,785,535 (62nd of 235).
How do Burundi and Malawi compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Burundi 63.8 (196th of 215), Malawi 67.6 (169th of 215) among countries. Malawi ranks better.
How do Burundi and Malawi compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Burundi $1,248 (184th of 184), Malawi $1,899 (180th of 184) among countries. Malawi ranks better.
Where does Burundi beat Malawi most clearly?: Burundi ranks far ahead on % Annual Change (Deforestation Rates by Country): 3.73% vs -1.7%; Debt to GDP Ratio (Debt to GDP Ratio by Country): 13.1% vs 87.7%; Gini Coefficient - Wealth (Wealth Inequality by Country): 70.3% vs 84.5%.
Where does Malawi beat Burundi most clearly?: Malawi ranks far ahead on Starvation Rate Change vs Prev. Year (Starvation Deaths by Country): -0.14 ASR per 100K pop. vs 0.35 ASR per 100K pop.; Broadband Cost per Month (Adjusted) (Internet Cost by Country): $29.90 vs $182.61; Broadband Cost per Month (Internet Cost by Country): $8.57 vs $64.88.

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