Which languages are widely spoken in Malawi?

In Malawi, all indigenous languages belong to the Bantu languages family.1

The most widely spoken language is Chewa—also known as Chichewa or Nyanja—which is spoken by a majority of the population and is used extensively in print and broadcast media. Other major languages spoken in the country include Lomwe, Yao, and Tumbuka.12

English serves as the primary medium of instruction in schools from grade 5 onward and remains widely utilized for business, administration, judicial proceedings, and higher education.1