Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, total in Malawi
Malawi: Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, total was 7.16 million in 2019. ▲ Rising
Latest (2019)
7.16 million
Change on year
up 20.9%
World rank
42nd
of 113 countries
All-time high
8.56 million
in 2013
All-time low
2.48 million
in 1997
Years of data
6
1997–2019
Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, total in Malawi, 1997–2019
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
In 2019, total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, total in Malawi stood at 7.16 million.
The figure is up 20.9% on the previous year and up 45.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, total in Malawi peaked at 8.56 million in 2013 and was at its lowest, 2.48 million, in 1997.
Malawi ranks 42nd of 113 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, total in Malawi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 2.48 million | — |
| 2004 | 5.30 million | +113.8% |
| 2010 | 4.91 million | -7.3% |
| 2013 | 8.56 million | +74.2% |
| 2016 | 5.92 million | -30.8% |
| 2019 | 7.16 million | +20.9% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 7.16 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 6.80 million, 1.1× the median. (10 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 7.16 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.17 million, 1.2× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.48 million | 2.48 million | 2.48 million | 1 |
| 2000s | 5.30 million | 5.30 million | 5.30 million | 1 |
| 2010s | 6.64 million | 4.91 million | 8.56 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
More reference data data for Malawi
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1596 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3426 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5353 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.6012 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.87 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, total in Malawi?
- Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, total in Malawi was 7.16 million in 2019, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, total recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 8.56 million in 2013.
- What is the lowest total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, total recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.48 million in 1997.
- How does Malawi rank for total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, total?
- Malawi ranks 42nd out of 113 countries with data for 2019.
- Is total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, total rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, total. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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