Burkina Faso vs Malawi: Labor force, female
Labor force, female over time
- Burkina Faso
- Malawi
How they compare
Burkina Faso currently reports 4.61 million against 4.02 million in Malawi, a difference of 588,230.
That makes Burkina Faso's figure about 1.1 times Malawi's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 36 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Malawi ahead.
Burkina Faso ranks 51st and Malawi ranks 54th of 187 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Burkina Faso averaged higher in 3 and Malawi in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burkina Faso | Malawi | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.23 million | 2.27 million | 40,596 | Malawi |
| 2000s | 2.93 million | 2.75 million | 173,982 | Burkina Faso |
| 2010s | 3.82 million | 3.05 million | 766,142 | Burkina Faso |
| 2020s | 4.38 million | 3.76 million | 618,557 | Burkina Faso |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force, female, Burkina Faso or Malawi?
- Burkina Faso, at 4.61 million against 4.02 million in Malawi as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force, female between Burkina Faso and Malawi?
- 588,230, with Burkina Faso ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Malawi?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Burkina Faso and Malawi rank globally for labor force, female?
- Burkina Faso ranks 51st and Malawi ranks 54th of 187 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Bank, World Development Indicators database. Estimates are based on data obtained from International Labour Organization and United Nations Population Division, published as Labor force, female. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Female labor force comprises women ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes people who are currently employed and people who are unemployed but seeking work as well as first-time job-seekers. Not everyone who works is included, however. Unpaid workers, family workers, and students are often omitted, and some countries do not count members of the armed forces. Labor force size tends to vary during the year as seasonal workers enter and leave.