Employment-to-population … 15+ previous ICLS13 definition in Malawi
Malawi: Employment-to-population … 15+ previous ICLS13 definition was 41.94 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Malawi, 2005–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Malawi recorded 41.94 for employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is down 43.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Malawi peaked at 80.05 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 41.94, in 2024.
Malawi ranks 76th of 78 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Employment-to-population … 15+ previous ICLS13 definition in Malawi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 80.05 | — |
| 2011 | 72.11 | -9.9% |
| 2013 | 73.75 | +2.3% |
| 2017 | 61.07 | -17.2% |
| 2018 | 54.74 | -10.4% |
| 2020 | 67.64 | +23.6% |
| 2024 | 41.94 | -38.0% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 41.94 is below the median for low income countries, which is 53.64, 78% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 41.94 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 59.66, 70% of the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 80.05 | 80.05 | 80.05 | 1 |
| 2010s | 65.42 | 54.74 | 73.75 | 4 |
| 2020s | 54.79 | 41.94 | 67.64 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
- 73 Bosnia and Herzegovina 46.33 compare
- 74 East Timor 46.01 compare
- 75 North Macedonia 45.94 compare
- 77 Uganda 37.87 compare
- 78 Kosovo 33.84 compare
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 employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Malawi?
- Employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Malawi was 41.94 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 80.05 in 2005.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 41.94 in 2024.
- How does Malawi rank for employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
- Malawi ranks 76th out of 78 countries with data for 2024.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The employment-to-population ratio is the number of persons who are employed as a percent of the total of working-age population. For more information, refer to the International Labour Migration Statistics (ILMS) database description.