Lilongwe's 2026 population is now estimated at 1,456,310. In 1950, the population of Lilongwe was 3,909. Lilongwe has grown by 63,300 in the last year, which represents a 4.54% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects . These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Lilongwe, which typically includes Lilongwe's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.