Malawi has made remarkable progress in improving the socioeconomic well-being of its people in recent years. However, the country continues to face challenges posed by population dynamics such as high fertility and mortality rates, a high child-dependency burden, unemployment, and environmental degradation.
The National Population Policy (2013) is aimed at improving the standard of living and the quality of life of the people of Malawi. This policy is positioned from a development perspective. The first National Population Policy was developed in 1994 following the International Conference on Population and Development with emphasis on access to Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights.
The 1994 Policy focused on reducing the growth rate of the population, while the current one (2013) is aimed at supporting the achievement of sustainable socioeconomic development as envisaged in the national development agenda and international development framework.
Publications and Resources
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National Population Policy Report (2013)
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National Population Policy Brochure(2013)Download File |
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National Communication Strategy For Population DevelopmentPublication Date:2012-2016Download File |
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National Population Policy ReportPublication Date: 2013Download File |
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Malawi-Demographic Dividend ReportPublication Date:2012-2016Download File |
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Malawi Health Sector Strategic PlanPublication Date :2011-2016Download File |
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National HIV and Aids PolicyPublication Date:2012-2016Download File |
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Malawi-Growth and Development Strategy II (MGDS II)Publication Date:2011-2016Download File |
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National Youth PolicyPublication Date :2012-2016Download File |
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Government of Malawi Guidelines for Family Planning CommunicationPublication Date:2012-2016Download File |
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National Youth Friendly Health Services StrategyPublication Date :2015–2020Download File |
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Framework for Strengthening for Family PlanningPublication Date:2012-2016Download File |
Based on population rates in 1964, over each year, to current years, up to the 2050/60 projection.
Related links:
National ENGAGE
Resources for the Awareness of Population Impacts on Development (RAPID – 2017)
The Malawi Demographic Dividend Report (2016)
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