Chewa Speaking Countries (2026)
Chewa is spoken in 2 countries across 1 region (Africa). The combined population of all Chewa-speaking countries is approximately 38 million people, covering a total land area of 509,241 km².
Malawi is the largest Chewa-speaking country by population, home to 54.8% of the total Chewa-speaking population. By area, Zimbabwe is the largest, spanning 390,757 km².
The second most populous Chewa-speaking country is Zimbabwe with 17,073,087 people (45.2% of total). The average population density across all Chewa-speaking countries is 74 people per km². These countries use 2 different currencies, including Malawian kwacha, Zimbabwean dollar.
Countries
2
Total Population
38M
Most Populous
Malawi
Largest by Area
Zimbabwe
Population Share by Country
Proportion of total Chewa-speaking population per country
Malawi
ZimbabweAll Chewa-Speaking Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries speak Chewa?
Chewa is an official or recognized language in 2 countries across 1 region (Africa).
What is the most populous Chewa-speaking country?
Malawi is the most populous Chewa-speaking country with a population of 20,734,262, accounting for 54.8% of all Chewa-speaking people.
What is the total population of Chewa-speaking countries?
The combined population of all 2 Chewa-speaking countries is approximately 38 million, covering a total land area of 509,241 km².
Explore Regions
Chewa-speaking countries span 1 region. Explore each region for more population data.
Currencies Used
Currencies used in Chewa-speaking countries.