Malawi Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual

Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 25-29

1983 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 25-29 data was reported at 62.209 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 74.936 % for 2020. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 25-29 data is updated yearly, averaging 79.888 % from Dec 1983 (Median) to 2024, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 93.479 % in 1983 and a record low of 62.209 % in 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 25-29 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malawi – Table MW.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
62.209 2024 yearly 1983 - 2024

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Malawi Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 25-29

Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 35-39

1983 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 35-39 data was reported at 68.409 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 78.658 % for 2020. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 35-39 data is updated yearly, averaging 83.876 % from Dec 1983 (Median) to 2024, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 94.127 % in 1983 and a record low of 68.409 % in 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 35-39 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malawi – Table MW.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
68.409 2024 yearly 1983 - 2024

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Malawi Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 35-39

Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 40-44

1983 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 40-44 data was reported at 67.603 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 79.987 % for 2020. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 40-44 data is updated yearly, averaging 83.787 % from Dec 1983 (Median) to 2024, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 93.516 % in 1983 and a record low of 67.603 % in 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 40-44 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malawi – Table MW.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
67.603 2024 yearly 1983 - 2024

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Malawi Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 40-44

Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 45-49

1983 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 45-49 data was reported at 66.877 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 81.448 % for 2020. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 45-49 data is updated yearly, averaging 85.818 % from Dec 1983 (Median) to 2024, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 94.121 % in 1998 and a record low of 66.877 % in 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 45-49 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malawi – Table MW.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
66.877 2024 yearly 1983 - 2024

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Malawi Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 45-49

Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 50-54

1983 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 50-54 data was reported at 60.623 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 75.422 % for 2020. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 50-54 data is updated yearly, averaging 86.976 % from Dec 1983 (Median) to 2024, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 94.292 % in 1998 and a record low of 60.623 % in 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 50-54 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malawi – Table MW.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
60.623 2024 yearly 1983 - 2024

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Malawi Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 50-54

Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 55-59

1983 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 55-59 data was reported at 60.516 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 79.075 % for 2020. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 55-59 data is updated yearly, averaging 81.360 % from Dec 1983 (Median) to 2024, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 94.492 % in 1998 and a record low of 60.516 % in 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 55-59 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malawi – Table MW.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
60.516 2024 yearly 1983 - 2024

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Malawi Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 55-59

Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 60-64

1983 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 60-64 data was reported at 52.904 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 70.059 % for 2020. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 60-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 78.211 % from Dec 1983 (Median) to 2024, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 93.383 % in 1998 and a record low of 52.904 % in 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 60-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malawi – Table MW.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
52.904 2024 yearly 1983 - 2024

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Malawi Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 60-64

Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 65+

1983 - 2020 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 65+ data was reported at 55.361 % in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 51.868 % for 2017. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 65+ data is updated yearly, averaging 66.475 % from Dec 1983 (Median) to 2020, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 88.597 % in 1998 and a record low of 51.868 % in 2017. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 65+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malawi – Table MW.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
55.361 2020 yearly 1983 - 2020

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Malawi Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Aged 65+

Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Total Age

1983 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Total Age data was reported at 49.578 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 68.264 % for 2020. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Total Age data is updated yearly, averaging 73.380 % from Dec 1983 (Median) to 2024, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 88.735 % in 1983 and a record low of 49.578 % in 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Total Age data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malawi – Table MW.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
49.578 2024 yearly 1983 - 2024

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Malawi Labour Force Participation Rate: 5-Year Bands: Total Age

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 25-29

1983 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 25-29 data was reported at 54.624 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 67.945 % for 2020. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 25-29 data is updated yearly, averaging 73.293 % from Dec 1983 (Median) to 2024, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 90.116 % in 1983 and a record low of 54.624 % in 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 25-29 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malawi – Table MW.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
54.624 2024 yearly 1983 - 2024

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Malawi Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 25-29

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 30-34

1983 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 30-34 data was reported at 59.989 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 70.655 % for 2020. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 30-34 data is updated yearly, averaging 75.035 % from Dec 1983 (Median) to 2024, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 88.317 % in 1983 and a record low of 59.989 % in 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 30-34 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malawi – Table MW.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
59.989 2024 yearly 1983 - 2024

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Malawi Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 30-34

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 40-44

1983 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 40-44 data was reported at 63.302 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 76.280 % for 2020. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 40-44 data is updated yearly, averaging 80.338 % from Dec 1983 (Median) to 2024, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 89.969 % in 1983 and a record low of 63.302 % in 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 40-44 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malawi – Table MW.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
63.302 2024 yearly 1983 - 2024

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Malawi Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 40-44

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 45-49

1983 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 45-49 data was reported at 60.550 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 75.167 % for 2020. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 45-49 data is updated yearly, averaging 80.974 % from Dec 1983 (Median) to 2024, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 90.504 % in 1983 and a record low of 60.550 % in 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 45-49 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malawi – Table MW.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
60.550 2024 yearly 1983 - 2024

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Malawi Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 45-49

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 50-54

1983 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 50-54 data was reported at 55.201 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 71.854 % for 2020. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 50-54 data is updated yearly, averaging 83.163 % from Dec 1983 (Median) to 2024, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 90.453 % in 1998 and a record low of 55.201 % in 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 50-54 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malawi – Table MW.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
55.201 2024 yearly 1983 - 2024

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Malawi Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 50-54

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 55-59

1983 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 55-59 data was reported at 50.389 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 73.302 % for 2020. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 55-59 data is updated yearly, averaging 75.442 % from Dec 1983 (Median) to 2024, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 90.880 % in 1998 and a record low of 50.389 % in 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 55-59 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malawi – Table MW.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
50.389 2024 yearly 1983 - 2024

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Malawi Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: 5-Year Bands: Aged 55-59

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Aged 65+

1975 - 2020 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Aged 65+ data was reported at 46.872 % in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 46.511 % for 2017. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Aged 65+ data is updated yearly, averaging 76.766 % from Dec 1975 (Median) to 2020, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 83.955 % in 1998 and a record low of 10.962 % in 1987. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Aged 65+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malawi – Table MW.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
46.872 2020 yearly 1975 - 2020

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Malawi Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Aged 65+

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Total Age

1975 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Total Age data was reported at 44.797 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 63.229 % for 2020. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Total Age data is updated yearly, averaging 78.079 % from Dec 1975 (Median) to 2024, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 86.210 % in 1983 and a record low of 44.797 % in 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Total Age data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malawi – Table MW.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
44.797 2024 yearly 1975 - 2024

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Malawi Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Aggregate Bands: Total Age

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Youth Adults: Aged 15+

1975 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Youth Adults: Aged 15+ data was reported at 44.797 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 63.229 % for 2020. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Youth Adults: Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 78.079 % from Dec 1975 (Median) to 2024, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 88.100 % in 2004 and a record low of 44.797 % in 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Youth Adults: Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malawi – Table MW.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
44.797 2024 yearly 1975 - 2024

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Malawi Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Youth Adults: Aged 15+

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Youth Adults: Aged 15-24

1975 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Youth Adults: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 34.018 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 53.017 % for 2020. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Youth Adults: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 67.673 % from Dec 1975 (Median) to 2024, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 81.841 % in 1983 and a record low of 34.018 % in 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Youth Adults: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malawi – Table MW.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
34.018 2024 yearly 1975 - 2024

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Malawi Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Youth Adults: Aged 15-24

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 15-19

1983 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 15-19 data was reported at 30.727 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 54.784 % for 2020. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 15-19 data is updated yearly, averaging 50.875 % from Dec 1983 (Median) to 2024, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 73.113 % in 1983 and a record low of 29.632 % in 1998. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 15-19 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malawi – Table MW.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
30.727 2024 yearly 1983 - 2024

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Malawi Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 15-19

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 20-24

1983 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 20-24 data was reported at 54.066 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 70.211 % for 2020. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 20-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 75.341 % from Dec 1983 (Median) to 2024, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 92.150 % in 1983 and a record low of 54.066 % in 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 20-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malawi – Table MW.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
54.066 2024 yearly 1983 - 2024

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Malawi Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 20-24

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 30-34

1983 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 30-34 data was reported at 74.509 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 85.804 % for 2020. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 30-34 data is updated yearly, averaging 88.670 % from Dec 1983 (Median) to 2024, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 97.342 % in 1983 and a record low of 74.509 % in 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 30-34 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malawi – Table MW.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
74.509 2024 yearly 1983 - 2024

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Malawi Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 30-34

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 40-44

1983 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 40-44 data was reported at 73.535 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 84.109 % for 2020. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 40-44 data is updated yearly, averaging 87.019 % from Dec 1983 (Median) to 2024, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 98.061 % in 1998 and a record low of 73.535 % in 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 40-44 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malawi – Table MW.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
73.535 2024 yearly 1983 - 2024

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Malawi Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 40-44

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 45-49

1983 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 45-49 data was reported at 74.120 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 87.878 % for 2020. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 45-49 data is updated yearly, averaging 90.531 % from Dec 1983 (Median) to 2024, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 98.304 % in 1998 and a record low of 74.120 % in 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 45-49 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malawi – Table MW.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
74.120 2024 yearly 1983 - 2024

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Malawi Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 45-49

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 60-64

1983 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 60-64 data was reported at 57.771 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 74.277 % for 2020. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 60-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 86.307 % from Dec 1983 (Median) to 2024, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 97.210 % in 1998 and a record low of 57.771 % in 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 60-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malawi – Table MW.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
57.771 2024 yearly 1983 - 2024

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Malawi Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 60-64

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 65+

1983 - 2020 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 65+ data was reported at 67.264 % in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 58.978 % for 2017. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 65+ data is updated yearly, averaging 74.770 % from Dec 1983 (Median) to 2020, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 93.860 % in 1998 and a record low of 58.978 % in 2017. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 65+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malawi – Table MW.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
67.264 2020 yearly 1983 - 2020

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Malawi Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Aged 65+

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Total Age

1983 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Total Age data was reported at 55.229 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 73.981 % for 2020. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Total Age data is updated yearly, averaging 78.404 % from Dec 1983 (Median) to 2024, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 91.631 % in 1983 and a record low of 55.229 % in 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Total Age data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malawi – Table MW.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
55.229 2024 yearly 1983 - 2024

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Malawi Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: 5-Year Bands: Total Age

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 15-24

1975 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 41.049 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 60.888 % for 2020. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 69.653 % from Dec 1975 (Median) to 2024, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 81.610 % in 1983 and a record low of 41.049 % in 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malawi – Table MW.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
41.049 2024 yearly 1975 - 2024

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Malawi Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 15-24

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 55-64

1975 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 55-64 data was reported at 64.900 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 81.104 % for 2020. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 55-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 93.417 % from Dec 1975 (Median) to 2024, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 97.603 % in 1998 and a record low of 64.900 % in 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 55-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malawi – Table MW.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
64.900 2024 yearly 1975 - 2024

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Malawi Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Aged 55-64

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Total Age

1975 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Total Age data was reported at 55.229 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 73.981 % for 2020. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Total Age data is updated yearly, averaging 83.644 % from Dec 1975 (Median) to 2024, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 91.631 % in 1983 and a record low of 55.229 % in 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Total Age data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malawi – Table MW.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
55.229 2024 yearly 1975 - 2024

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Malawi Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Aggregate Bands: Total Age

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 15+

1975 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 15+ data was reported at 55.229 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 73.981 % for 2020. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 83.644 % from Dec 1975 (Median) to 2024, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 91.631 % in 1983 and a record low of 55.229 % in 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malawi – Table MW.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
55.229 2024 yearly 1975 - 2024

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Malawi Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 15+

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 15-24

1975 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 41.049 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 60.888 % for 2020. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 69.653 % from Dec 1975 (Median) to 2024, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 81.610 % in 1983 and a record low of 41.049 % in 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malawi – Table MW.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
41.049 2024 yearly 1975 - 2024

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Malawi Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 15-24

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 15-64

1983 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 15-64 data was reported at 59.235 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 74.467 % for 2020. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 78.653 % from Dec 1983 (Median) to 2024, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 92.103 % in 1983 and a record low of 59.235 % in 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 15-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malawi – Table MW.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
59.235 2024 yearly 1983 - 2024

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Malawi Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Youth Adults: Aged 15-64

Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15+

1975 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15+ data was reported at 49.578 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 68.264 % for 2020. Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 80.810 % from Dec 1975 (Median) to 2024, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 88.735 % in 1983 and a record low of 49.578 % in 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malawi – Table MW.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
49.578 2024 yearly 1975 - 2024

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Malawi Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15+

Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15-24

1975 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 37.373 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 56.859 % for 2020. Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 68.628 % from Dec 1975 (Median) to 2024, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 81.737 % in 1983 and a record low of 37.373 % in 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malawi – Table MW.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
37.373 2024 yearly 1975 - 2024

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Malawi Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15-24

Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 25+

1975 - 2024 | Yearly | % | International Labour Organization

Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 25+ data was reported at 56.780 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 74.845 % for 2020. Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 25+ data is updated yearly, averaging 88.040 % from Dec 1975 (Median) to 2024, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 93.400 % in 2004 and a record low of 56.780 % in 2024. Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 25+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malawi – Table MW.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

Last Frequency Range
56.780 2024 yearly 1975 - 2024

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Malawi Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 25+
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