Female labor force by age in Malawi
Malawi: Female labor force by age was 144,346 people in 2024. ▬ Flat
Female labor force by age in Malawi, 1990–2024
Source: International Labour Organization (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
In 2024, female labor force by age in Malawi stood at 144,346 people.
The figure is up 1.4% on the previous year and down 12.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female labor force by age in Malawi peaked at 229,069 people in 2007 and was at its lowest, 138,193 people, in 1998.
That places Malawi 50th out of 188 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 147,241 people | 138,193 people | 156,118 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 204,983 people | 160,740 people | 229,069 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 163,545 people | 141,833 people | 198,330 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 142,816 people | 141,187 people | 144,346 people | 5 |
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More work & labour data for Malawi
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Criminal sanctions or compensation for workplace sexual harassment 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 62.6% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) 67.3% (2025)
- Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) 86.4% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15 58.2% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-6 63.2% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) 67.8% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15 59.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is female labor force by age in Malawi?
- Female labor force by age in Malawi was 144,346 people in 2024, according to International Labour Organization (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest female labor force by age recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 229,069 people in 2007.
- What is the lowest female labor force by age recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 138,193 people in 1998.
- How does Malawi rank for female labor force by age?
- Malawi ranks 50th out of 188 countries with data for 2024.
- Is female labor force by age rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Female labor force by age. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Working-age population who are economically active (employed or unemployed).