Digital Adoption in Malawi
19% internet use · EGDI rank 163 of 193
This profile brings together internet use, financial inclusion and UN e-government indicators for Malawi, with source years shown alongside each figure.
Internet and Connectivity
Internet use in Malawi is reported at 19% for 2024. The indicator measures individuals using the internet rather than subscriptions.
| Connectivity indicator | Malawi | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals using the internet | 19% | 2024 |
Digital Payments
Financial-inclusion indicators are shown separately from connectivity measures because they describe account ownership or payment use.
| Payments and financial inclusion | Malawi | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Account ownership, age 15+ | 50.4% | 2024 |
Digital Government
Malawi ranked 163 of 193 UN member states in the 2024 E-Government Development Index, with an EGDI score of 0.3753 and is classified in the Middle group.
| UN E-Government Development Index | Malawi |
|---|---|
| EGDI score | 0.3753 |
| Global rank | 163 |
| EGDI group | Middle EGDI |
Malawi vs. Region and World
Malawi is compared only where the same indicator definition is available for the country, its region and the world.
| Indicator | Malawi | Sub-Saharan Africa | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet use | 19% (2024) | 36% (2025) | 74% (2025) |
Key Takeaways
- Internet use was 19% in 2024, substantially below the latest regional aggregate.
- Account ownership reached 50.4%, showing financial access well ahead of general internet use.
- Malawi ranked 163rd in the 2024 UN EGDI and remains in the Middle group.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of people in Malawi use the internet?
19% in 2024.
What is Malawi's UN E-Government ranking?
Malawi ranked 163 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.3753.
How developed is digital government in Malawi?
Malawi ranked 163 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.3753.
Does this page estimate missing digital-adoption data for Malawi?
No. Missing observations are left unavailable rather than estimated.
Sources & methodology
Sources for the indicators and definitions shown above.
View sources used for this page
Individuals using the internet. World Bank WDI republishes the underlying ITU series.
2024 account-ownership data for Malawi from Global Findex.
Household-level financial-inclusion and payment-access indicators, with source years shown alongside the figures.
EGDI score, rating group and global rank among 193 UN member states.
Data note: Indicators are shown with their published reference years.