Population: Approximately 12 million speakers (2023).
Number of people who speak Chichewa worldwide: Approximately 12 million. Mainly in Malawi, with significant numbers in Zambia and Mozambique, and smaller communities in diaspora.
Where Chichewa is also spoken outside Malawi: Small communities in Mozambique and Zambia.
Reached vs Unreached: 40% Reached, 60% Unreached.
How many people have a smartphone with internet access in Malawi: Approximately 25% to 35% of the population.
