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Instagram users in Malawi
September 2026
215 200
39.6%
women
60.4%
men
 
 
13-17
n/a
17%
24.7%
18-24
41.6%
13.9%
22.1%
25-34
36%
4%
6.8%
35-44
10.8%
1.6%
2.8%
45-54
4.4%
0.7%
1.1%
55-64
1.9%
2.5%
2.8%
65+
5.3%

Data presented on this website is sourced directly from the respective social platforms marketing APIs and compiled by NapoleonCat for informational purposes only.

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Internet users who access their Meta account via any device at least once per month. All values are estimates. Figures relate to addressable audience only, and may not include all users for each location or language.

Instagram users in Malawi

There were 215 200 Instagram users in Malawi in September 2026, which accounted for 0.9% of its entire population.

The majority of them were men - 60.4%.

People aged 18 to 24 were the largest user group (89 600).

The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 25 to 34, where men lead by 47 500.

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Data presented on this website is sourced directly from the respective social platforms marketing APIs and compiled by NapoleonCat for informational purposes only.

Presented statistics are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License

Internet users who access their Meta account via any device at least once per month. All values are estimates. Figures relate to addressable audience only, and may not include all users for each location or language.

Instagram users in Malawi - Last 12 Months

184 600
Oct '25
186 200
Nov
196 000
Dec
202 600
Jan '26
201 700
Feb
196 200
Mar
199 500
Apr
201 000
May
207 100
Jun
203 400
Jul
215 000
Aug
213 500
Sep
Month Instagram Users % of Population Women Men Change M/M
Sep 213 500 0.8% 39.7% 60.3% -0.7%
Aug 215 000 0.9% 39.6% 60.4% +5.7%
Jul 203 400 0.8% 39.7% 60.3% -1.8%
Jun 207 100 0.8% 39.4% 60.6% +3%
May 201 000 0.8% 39.3% 60.7% +0.8%
Apr 199 500 0.8% 39.4% 60.6% +1.7%
Mar 196 200 0.8% 39.7% 60.3% -2.7%
Feb 201 700 0.8% 39.4% 60.6% -0.4%
Jan '26 202 600 0.8% 39.3% 60.7% +3.4%
Dec 196 000 0.8% 38.8% 61.2% +5.3%
Nov 186 200 0.7% 39.4% 60.6% +0.9%
Oct '25 184 600 0.7% 39.1% 60.9% -

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Frequently asked questions

How many Instagram users are there in Malawi in 2026?

As of September 2026, there are 215 200 Instagram users in Malawi - 0.9% of the country's population.

What is the largest Instagram age group in Malawi?

The largest age group is 18 to 24, making up 41.6% of Instagram users in Malawi.

Are there more women or men on Instagram in Malawi?

Men make up the majority, at 60.4% of Instagram users in Malawi.

Where does this data come from?

Data presented on this website is sourced directly from the respective social platforms' marketing APIs and compiled by NapoleonCat for informational purposes only. All values are estimates and relate to addressable audience only, and may not include all users for each location or language

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