Is attempted suicide a crime in Malawi?

Criminal offense

Malawi is one of 19 countries classified “Criminal offense” for attempted suicide — 15% of the 130 with data.

Source

Taken from: Wikipedia: Suicide legislation
Last checked: 15 September 2026
How it was classified: Read directly from the source’s own table, without interpretation.

Nearby countries

Zambia: Not a crime
Tanzania: Criminal offense
Zimbabwe: Not a crime
Rwanda: Not a crime
Botswana: Not a crime
Eswatini: Not a crime

Other laws in Malawi

Abortion: Illegal (with exceptions)
FGM Laws: No specific ban

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