Jehovah's Witnesses in Malawi: 107,606 (2022)

Official Figure

Per the Jehovah's Witnesses 2022 Yearbook, there are 107,606 active Witnesses in Malawi, organized in 1,562 congregations.

Context

• Malawi population ~20M; Witnesses ~0.5%.
• History of persecution (1967–1993 under Banda regime) — refused party cards; property seized, beatings, deaths.
• Post-1994: Religious freedom restored; rapid growth.
• Memorial attendance (2022): 328,000+ (includes interested persons).