Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Malawi
Malawi: Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) was 5,403 in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Malawi, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Malawi is 5,403, measured in 2027. That is the highest value across all 38 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.1% on the previous year and up 48.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Malawi peaked at 5,403 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 1,008, in 1990.
That places Malawi 61st out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Malawi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1,008 | — |
| 1991 | 1,033 | +2.5% |
| 1992 | 1,057 | +2.3% |
| 1993 | 1,068 | +1.0% |
| 1994 | 1,051 | -1.5% |
| 1995 | 1,048 | -0.4% |
| 1996 | 1,068 | +1.9% |
| 1997 | 1,089 | +2.0% |
| 1998 | 1,111 | +2.0% |
| 1999 | 1,137 | +2.4% |
| 2000 | 1,167 | +2.6% |
| 2001 | 1,197 | +2.6% |
| 2002 | 1,228 | +2.6% |
| 2003 | 1,261 | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 1,295 | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 1,330 | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 1,446 | +8.8% |
| 2007 | 1,572 | +8.7% |
| 2008 | 1,708 | +8.6% |
| 2009 | 1,855 | +8.6% |
| 2010 | 2,014 | +8.6% |
| 2011 | 2,186 | +8.5% |
| 2012 | 2,383 | +9.0% |
| 2013 | 2,597 | +9.0% |
| 2014 | 2,830 | +9.0% |
| 2015 | 3,081 | +8.9% |
| 2016 | 3,353 | +8.8% |
| 2017 | 3,648 | +8.8% |
| 2018 | 3,788 | +3.8% |
| 2019 | 3,936 | +3.9% |
| 2020 | 3,526 | -10.4% |
| 2021 | 4,270 | +21.1% |
| 2022 | 4,411 | +3.3% |
| 2023 | 4,583 | +3.9% |
| 2024 | 4,760 | +3.9% |
| 2025 | 4,978 | +4.6% |
| 2026 | 5,192 | +4.3% |
| 2027 | 5,403 | +4.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,067 | 1,008 | 1,137 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,406 | 1,167 | 1,855 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,982 | 2,014 | 3,936 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,640 | 3,526 | 5,403 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Malawi?
- Persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Malawi was 5,403 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 5,403 in 2027.
- What is the lowest persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,008 in 1990.
- How does Malawi rank for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Malawi ranks 61st out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 48.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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.