Last update: April 5, 2026
Updated dailyMalawi
6 6.3 out of 10
Safety Score
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Last updated: April 5, 2026 84% data coverage
Malawi has a safety score of 6.3/10 as of April 5, 2026, rated as Moderate risk. The biggest concern is crime (4.7/10), while the strongest area is health (6.8/10). This score is calculated daily from 10+ independent public sources.
Malawi has a travel safety score of 6.3/10, ranking 140th out of 248 countries globally. This classifies it as a Moderate risk destination. The strongest category is Health (6.8/10) while the main area of concern is Crime (4.7/10). Data is sourced from 10+ public databases and government advisories, updated daily.
What are the safety risk areas?
Crime 4.7/10
Governance 5.6/10
Environment 6.3/10
Conflict 6.6/10
Health 6.8/10
What do governments say?
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How does Malawi compare to nearby countries?
| Country | Score | Conflict | Crime | Health | Governance | Environment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mauritius | 7.8 | 7.8 | 6.6 | 8.1 | 7.4 | 8.6 |
| Seychelles | 7.5 | 6.8 | 5.9 | 8.8 | 8.2 | 9.0 |
| Botswana | 7.4 | 7.4 | 5.8 | 7.9 | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Cabo Verde | 7.4 | 6.9 | 5.8 | 8.5 | 7.3 | 8.2 |
| Malawi | 6.3 | 6.6 | 4.7 | 6.8 | 5.6 | 6.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to travel to Malawi in 2026?
Malawi has a safety score of 6.3/10, classified as Moderate risk.
This score is updated daily using data from 10+ public sources including government advisories, health data, and conflict indicators.
What is the biggest risk when traveling to Malawi?
The area of greatest concern for Malawi is crime, with a score of 4.7/10.
Travelers should pay particular attention to this aspect when planning their trip. Check the full pillar breakdown on this page for detailed insights.
Do I need travel insurance for Malawi?
Travel insurance is strongly recommended for any international trip, including visits to Malawi. A comprehensive policy should cover medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and evacuation.
This is especially important given that health-related risks can change rapidly.
Where does the data come from?
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What are the safety risk areas? — Detail
Crime 4.7/10 · Moderate · Coverage: 100%
| Indicators | Value | Source | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| wb rule of law | 4.7/10 | worldbank | 2023 |
Governance 5.6/10 · Moderate · Coverage: 100%
| Indicators | Value | Source | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| inform governance | 9.7/10 | inform | 2026 |
| wb gov effectiveness | 3.3/10 | worldbank | 2023 |
| wb corruption control | 3.8/10 | worldbank | 2023 |
Environment 6.3/10 · Moderate · Coverage: 80%
| Indicators | Value | Source | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| inform natural | 6.1/10 | inform | 2026 |
| inform climate | 5.3/10 | inform | 2026 |
| reliefweb active disasters | 6.0/10 | reliefweb | 2026 |
| wb air pollution | 7.6/10 | worldbank | 2020 |
Conflict 6.6/10 · Moderate · Coverage: 41%
| Indicators | Value | Source | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| advisory level us | 6.7/10 | advisories_us | 2026 |
| advisory level uk | 10.0/10 | advisories_uk | 2026 |
| advisory level ca | 6.7/10 | advisories_ca | 2026 |
| advisory level au | 6.7/10 | advisories_au | 2026 |
| advisory level de | 10.0/10 | advisories_de | 2026 |
| advisory level nl | 6.7/10 | advisories_nl | 2026 |
| advisory level at | 6.7/10 | advisories_at | 2026 |
| advisory level ie | 10.0/10 | advisories_ie | 2026 |
| advisory level be | 10.0/10 | advisories_be | 2026 |
| advisory level rs | 3.3/10 | advisories_rs | 2026 |
| advisory level ee | 10.0/10 | advisories_ee | 2026 |
| advisory level tw | 3.3/10 | advisories_tw | 2026 |
| advisory level pl | 10.0/10 | advisories_pl | 2026 |
| gpi overall | 6.8/10 | gpi | 2023 |
| gpi safety security | 6.9/10 | gpi | 2023 |
| gpi militarisation | 8.2/10 | gpi | 2023 |
| wb political stability | 4.5/10 | worldbank | 2023 |
Health 6.8/10 · Moderate · Coverage: 100%
| Indicators | Value | Source | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| inform epidemic | 3.6/10 | inform | 2026 |
| inform health | 8.4/10 | inform | 2026 |
| wb child mortality | 8.1/10 | worldbank | 2023 |