Malawi

Communications

Malawi

Internet users

percent of population

18% (2023 est.)

Broadcast media

Radio serves as the primary medium for broadcasting; privately operated Zodiak radio boasts the greatest national reach, with state-owned radio following closely; a variety of private and community radio stations operate in various cities and towns; while the largest television network is state-owned, there are at least four private television networks that transmit in urban locations; relays from several international broadcasters can be accessed (2019)

Internet country code

.mw

Telephones - fixed lines

total subscriptions

5,000 (2023 est.)

subscriptions per 100 inhabitants

(2023 est.) less than 1

Telephones - mobile cellular

total subscriptions

15 million (2024 est.)

subscriptions per 100 inhabitants

69 (2024 est.)

Broadband - fixed subscriptions

total

17,000 (2023 est.)

subscriptions per 100 inhabitants

(2023 est.) less than 1