Coverage of social protection and labor programs in Malawi
Malawi: Coverage of social protection and labor programs was 38.3% in 2019. ▼ Falling
Coverage of social protection and labor programs in Malawi, 2004–2019
Source: ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB). Measured in % of population.
Analysis
The most recent figure for coverage of social protection and labor programs in Malawi is 38.3%, measured in 2019.
The figure is down 7.8% on the previous year and up 88.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coverage of social protection and labor programs in Malawi peaked at 51.3% in 2004 and was at its lowest, 20.4%, in 2010.
Malawi ranks 34th of 38 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Coverage of social protection and labor programs in Malawi, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 51.3% | — |
| 2010 | 20.4% | -60.3% |
| 2013 | 42.5% | +108.4% |
| 2016 | 41.5% | -2.2% |
| 2019 | 38.3% | -7.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 51.3% | 51.3% | 51.3% | 1 |
| 2010s | 35.7% | 20.4% | 42.5% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
More work & labour data for Malawi
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.4293 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.4409 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.4183 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 1.02 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 4.02 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 13,360 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 28,345 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 30,321 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 28,820 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 59,141 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coverage of social protection and labor programs in Malawi?
- Coverage of social protection and labor programs in Malawi was 38.3% in 2019, according to ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest coverage of social protection and labor programs recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 51.3% in 2004.
- What is the lowest coverage of social protection and labor programs recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.4% in 2010.
- How does Malawi rank for coverage of social protection and labor programs?
- Malawi ranks 34th out of 38 countries with data for 2019.
- Is coverage of social protection and labor programs rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 88.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB), published as part of Coverage of social protection and labor programs (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Coverage of social protection and labor programs (SPL) shows the percentage of population participating in social insurance, social safety net, and unemployment benefits and active labor market programs. Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.