Malawi vs Mali: Labour dependency ratio

Malawi
1.79
in 2027
Mali
1.8
in 2027
Malawi rank
47th
Mali rank
45th

Labour dependency ratio over time

  • Malawi
  • Mali
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How they compare

Mali currently reports 1.8 against 1.79 in Malawi, a difference of 0.01.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 37 shared years of data; in 1991 it was Mali ahead.

Malawi ranks 47th and Mali ranks 45th of 188 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Malawi averaged higher in 1 and Mali in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Malawi Mali Difference Ahead
1990s 1.41 1.72 0.3054 Mali
2000s 1.45 1.7 0.2472 Mali
2010s 1.83 1.79 0.0457 Malawi
2020s 1.83 1.87 0.043 Mali

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labour dependency ratio, Malawi or Mali?
Mali, at 1.8 against 1.79 in Malawi as of 2027.
What is the difference in labour dependency ratio between Malawi and Mali?
0.01, with Mali ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malawi and Mali?
37 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2027.
How do Malawi and Mali rank globally for labour dependency ratio?
Malawi ranks 47th and Mali ranks 45th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Labour Organization, published as Labour dependency ratio (ILO modelled estimates). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Labour dependency ratio (ILO modelled estimates)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
276 places, 10,188 data points, 1991–2027
Last refreshed

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. This indicator provides the ratio of dependents (persons aged 0 to 14 + persons aged 15 and above that are either outside the labour force or unemployed) to total employment. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.