Malawi Lowest Labor Force Participation
62.58%
The lowest labor force participation in Malawi was 62.58% in 2025. The top 5 years were: 2025 (62.58%), 2024 (62.93%), 2021 (62.93%), 2023 (63.00%), 2022 (63.07%).
Top 5 Lowest Years▾
All Data (sorted by value)▾
| Year | Value | Change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 62.58% | −0.35pp | 84th |
| 2024 | 62.93% | −0.07pp | 84th |
| 2023 | 63.00% | −0.07pp | 82nd |
| 2022 | 63.07% | +0.14pp | 81st |
| 2021 | 62.93% | −5.33pp | 73rd |
| 2019 | 63.27% | −0.10pp | 76th |
| 2018 | 63.37% | −0.09pp | 74th |
| 2017 | 63.47% | −1.77pp | 72nd |
| 2016 | 65.23% | −1.72pp | 59th |
| 2015 | 66.96% | −1.68pp | 44th |
| 2020 | 68.26% | +4.99pp | 32nd |
| 2014 | 68.64% | −1.63pp | 37th |
| 2013 | 70.27% | −1.58pp | 32nd |
| 2012 | 71.85% | −1.53pp | 26th |
| 2011 | 73.38% | −1.36pp | 24th |
Related
Labor Force Participation (all years)
Highest ever
Average
Labor Force Participation 1990s
Labor Force Participation 2000s
Labor Force Participation 2010s
Labor Force Participation 2020s
Unemployment Rate
Youth Unemployment
Female Labor Participation
Agriculture Employment
Industry Employment
vs Madagascar
vs Central African Republic
vs Eritrea
vs Mozambique
Global Ranking