How many years of comparable data are there for Central Africa and Malawi?

38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Central Africa vs Malawi: Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates)

Central Africa

44,502

in 2027

Malawi

5,403

in 2027

Central Africa rank

64th

Malawi rank

61st

Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) over time

Central Africa
Malawi

How they compare

Central Africa currently reports 44,502 against 5,403 in Malawi, a difference of 39,099.

That makes Central Africa's figure about 8.2 times Malawi's.

Across all 38 years both countries report, Central Africa has been ahead every year.

Central Africa ranks 64th and Malawi ranks 61st of 87 groups.

Central Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Central Africa	Malawi	Difference	Ahead
1990s	12,027	1,067	10,960	Central Africa
2000s	16,895	1,406	15,490	Central Africa
2010s	27,703	2,982	24,721	Central Africa
2020s	39,551	4,640	34,911	Central Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates), Central Africa or Malawi?: Central Africa, at 44,502 against 5,403 in Malawi as of 2027.
What is the difference in persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) between Central Africa and Malawi?: 39,099, with Central Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central Africa and Malawi?: 38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.
How do Central Africa and Malawi rank globally for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?: Central Africa ranks 64th and Malawi ranks 61st of 87 groups.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Persons outside the 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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Indicator: Persons outside the 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: 24 August 2026

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. Persons outside the labour force comprise all persons of working age who, during the specified reference period, were not in the labour force (that is, were not employed or unemployed). For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.