The flag of Malawi has a rectangular shape with a ratio of 3:2. The top half of the flag is black and the bottom half is divided horizontally into two equal parts, with red on top and green on the bottom. In the center of the flag is a white sun with 31 rays emanating from it, representing Malawi's status as the 31st African nation to gain independence. The ratio of the height of the sun to the height of the flag is 1:4. The color codes for the flag are:

• Black: #000000
• Red: #FF0000
• Green: #009F3D
• White: #FFFFFF

The flag has no official geometric properties or measurements beyond the aspect ratio.