Ethiopia vs Malawi: Employment in agriculture vs. urban population
Ethiopia
62.4%
in 2023
Malawi
61.7%
in 2023
Ethiopia rank
11th
Malawi rank
12th
Employment in agriculture vs. urban population over time
- Ethiopia
- Malawi
How they compare
Ethiopia currently reports 62.4% against 61.7% in Malawi, a difference of 0.7%.
Across all 33 years both countries report, Ethiopia has been ahead every year.
Ethiopia ranks 11th and Malawi ranks 12th of 186 countries.
Ethiopia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ethiopia | Malawi | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 76.9% | 74.8% | 2.1% | Ethiopia |
| 2000s | 77.0% | 71.8% | 5.2% | Ethiopia |
| 2010s | 69.5% | 65.2% | 4.3% | Ethiopia |
| 2020s | 63.3% | 62.1% | 1.2% | Ethiopia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher employment in agriculture vs. urban population, Ethiopia or Malawi?
- Ethiopia, at 62.4% against 61.7% in Malawi as of 2023.
- What is the difference in employment in agriculture vs. urban population between Ethiopia and Malawi?
- 0.7%, with Ethiopia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and Malawi?
- 33 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2023.
- How do Ethiopia and Malawi rank globally for employment in agriculture vs. urban population?
- Ethiopia ranks 11th and Malawi ranks 12th of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- ILO via World Bank – processed by Our World in Data, published as Employment in agriculture vs. urban population. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The share of people employed in agriculture includes working-age people with a job in farming, forestry, fishing, and related activities, including those temporarily absent.