Malawi vs Mali: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates)

Malawi
8,837
in 2027
Mali
9,791
in 2027
Malawi rank
64th
Mali rank
61st

Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) over time

  • Malawi
  • Mali
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How they compare

Mali currently reports 9,791 against 8,837 in Malawi, a difference of 954.

That makes Mali's figure about 1.1 times Malawi's.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 38 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Malawi ahead.

Malawi ranks 64th and Mali ranks 61st of 188 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Malawi averaged higher in 2 and Mali in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Malawi Mali Difference Ahead
1990s 4,489 3,777 712.46 Malawi
2000s 5,464 5,028 436.29 Malawi
2010s 6,261 6,703 442.59 Mali
2020s 7,998 8,693 694.73 Mali

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labour force (ilo modelled estimates), Malawi or Mali?
Mali, at 9,791 against 8,837 in Malawi as of 2027.
What is the difference in labour force (ilo modelled estimates) between Malawi and Mali?
954, with Mali ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malawi and Mali?
38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.
How do Malawi and Mali rank globally for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
Malawi ranks 64th and Mali ranks 61st of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Labour Organization, published as Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
276 places, 10,464 data points, 1990–2027
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. The labour force is the sum of all persons of working age who are employed and those who are unemployed. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.