Lowest Income in Malawi

Top 33 cities ranked by lowest income

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Lowest Income — Malawi

1 Nsanje S $633

2 Mponela C $633

3 Mulanje S $633

4 Mwanza S $633

5 Mzimba N $633

6 Mzuzu N $633

7 Ngabu S $633

8 Nkhata Bay N $633

9 Nkhotakota C $633

10 Monkey Bay S $633

11 Ntcheu C $633

12 Ntchisi C $633

13 Phalombe S $633

14 Rumphi N $633

15 Salima C $633

16 Thyolo S $633

17 Zomba S $633

18 Balaka S $633

19 Mchinji C $633

20 Mangochi S $633

21 Luchenza S $633

22 Liwonde S $633

23 Livingstonia N $633

24 Lilongwe C $633

25 Kasungu C $633

26 Karonga N $633

27 Dowa C $633

28 Dedza C $633

29 Chitipa N $633

30 Chipoka C $633

31 Chipeni C $633

32 Chikwawa S $633

33 Blantyre S $633

Cities with the lowest median incomes in Malawi face economic challenges that affect residents' quality of life and access to opportunities. Nsanje has a median household income of $633.

Lower incomes in these cities may reflect limited local job markets, reliance on specific industries, or historical economic factors. However, many of these communities also have lower costs of living, which can partially offset the income difference.

Economic development initiatives, workforce training programs, and infrastructure investments are key strategies being pursued in many of these communities to raise income levels and attract new employers.

Did You Know?

1. The median household in Nsanje earns $633 — 99% below the national median.
2. Lower incomes don't always mean lower quality of life — many of these cities have significantly lower costs of living.
3. College towns often appear on this list because student populations bring down the median household income statistics.

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