Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social in Malawi
Malawi: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social was 59.0% in 2019. ▲ Rising
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social in Malawi, 2004–2019
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2019, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in Malawi stood at 59.0%.
That represents a change of up 10.9% on the previous year and down 25.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in Malawi peaked at 79.6% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 45.2%, in 2004.
That places Malawi 7th out of 39 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top quarter.
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social in Malawi, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 45.2% | — |
| 2010 | 79.6% | +75.9% |
| 2013 | 56.2% | -29.4% |
| 2016 | 53.2% | -5.2% |
| 2019 | 59.0% | +10.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 45.2% | 45.2% | 45.2% | 1 |
| 2010s | 62.0% | 53.2% | 79.6% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
- 4 Pakistan 72.2% compare
- 5 Dominican Republic 63.7% compare
- 6 Republic of Moldova 63.0% compare
- 8 Ecuador 53.3% compare
- 9 Burkina Faso 53.2% compare
- 10 Türkiye 50.8% 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 population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in Malawi?
- Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in Malawi was 59.0% in 2019, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 79.6% in 2010.
- What is the lowest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 45.2% in 2004.
- How does Malawi rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social?
- Malawi ranks 7th out of 39 countries with data for 2019.
- Is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social Protection (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of population not receiving Social Protection programs