Malawi's three administrative regions constitute the country's first-level subdivisions in a two-tier administrative structure. These regions—Northern, Central, and Southern—serve primarily as geographic and statistical units for organizing government operations, coordinating development programs, and managing public services across the country. While districts handle most direct administrative functions, the regional level facilitates coordination between the national government and local authorities, particularly in areas such as health service delivery, education planning, and infrastructure development. The regions also function as important frameworks for electoral administration, census data collection, and the implementation of national policies adapted to distinct geographic and demographic characteristics within each region.