Trend of Annual Youth Unemployment Rate of Malawi
Updated on May 16, 2026.
According to recent data from the World Bank, the annual youth unemployment rate of Malawi was 6.95% in 2026, a difference of +0.06 points compared to 2025. The most recent figures on male and female unemployment rates were 6.62% and 7.31% respectively in 2026.
The chart and table below shows the annual youth unemployment rate, and the male and female unemployment rates of Malawi for 1992 - 2026.
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The World Bank defines youth unemployment rate as "the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment".
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Trend of Annual Youth Unemployment Rate of Malawi (%)
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Female
Trend of Annual Youth Unemployment Rate of Malawi
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| Year | Total Youth Unempl.(%) | Male Youth Unempl.(%) | Female Youth Unempl.(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 6.7 | 6.4 | 6.98 |
| 1992 | 6.86 | 6.55 | 7.15 |
| 1993 | 6.78 | 6.45 | 7.08 |
| 1994 | 7.14 | 6.81 | 7.45 |
| 1995 | 6.67 | 6.32 | 7.01 |
| 1996 | 6.7 | 6.35 | 7.05 |
| 1997 | 6.44 | 6.08 | 6.81 |
| 1998 | 6.66 | 6.29 | 7.03 |
| 1999 | 6.73 | 6.36 | 7.1 |
| 2000 | 6.76 | 6.39 | 7.13 |
| 2001 | 6.92 | 6.55 | 7.28 |
| 2002 | 6.94 | 6.57 | 7.3 |
| 2003 | 6.85 | 6.48 | 7.2 |
| 2004 | 6.65 | 6.28 | 7 |
| 2005 | 6.62 | 6.25 | 6.96 |
| 2006 | 6.64 | 6.28 | 6.98 |
| 2007 | 6.58 | 6.23 | 6.9 |
| 2008 | 6.51 | 6.16 | 6.83 |
| 2009 | 6.46 | 6.12 | 6.77 |
| 2010 | 6.52 | 6.19 | 6.83 |
| 2011 | 6.58 | 6.26 | 6.9 |
| 2012 | 6.71 | 6.39 | 7.03 |
| 2013 | 6.75 | 6.43 | 7.08 |
| 2014 | 6.75 | 6.43 | 7.08 |
| 2015 | 6.75 | 6.43 | 7.09 |
| 2016 | 6.82 | 6.5 | 7.16 |
| 2017 | 6.87 | 6.55 | 7.2 |
| 2018 | 6.85 | 6.54 | 7.19 |
| 2019 | 6.81 | 6.5 | 7.14 |
| 2020 | 7.83 | 7.3 | 8.43 |
| 2021 | 7.63 | 7.25 | 8.05 |
| 2022 | 6.85 | 6.53 | 7.2 |
| 2023 | 6.84 | 6.53 | 7.19 |
| 2024 | 6.89 | 6.58 | 7.23 |
| 2025 | 6.95 | 6.62 | 7.31 |