UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
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Africa · Updated
As of July 2026, Malawi scores 66/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 1 Malawi destination assessed, Lilongwe scores highest (66/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Malawi: exercise a high degree of caution.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Malawi destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Malawi safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 2 — Exercise a high degree of caution | 72 | Government of Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2012 | 1.8 / 100k | 88 | World Bank Open Data (2012) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2019 | 52.3% | 51 | UN SDG Global Database (2019) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2019 | 15.1% | 44 | UN SDG Global Database (2019) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 59/100 | 59 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 54/100 | 54 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 20.2 / 100k | 42 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Malawi safety FAQ
Is Malawi safe to visit right now?
On our composite index Malawi averages 66/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 29 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Malawi?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Lilongwe currently scores highest at 66/100 (Moderate).
Where does this Malawi safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.