Malawi vs Sri Lanka: Labor force, total
Labor force, total over time
- Malawi
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Malawi currently reports 8.32 million against 8.26 million in Sri Lanka, a difference of 58,970.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 36 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Sri Lanka ahead.
Malawi ranks 63rd and Sri Lanka ranks 64th of 187 countries.
Sri Lanka has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malawi | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.49 million | 7.04 million | 2.55 million | Sri Lanka |
| 2000s | 5.46 million | 8.12 million | 2.65 million | Sri Lanka |
| 2010s | 6.26 million | 8.41 million | 2.15 million | Sri Lanka |
| 2020s | 7.76 million | 8.37 million | 603,090 | Sri Lanka |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force, total, Malawi or Sri Lanka?
- Malawi, at 8.32 million against 8.26 million in Sri Lanka as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force, total between Malawi and Sri Lanka?
- 58,970, with Malawi ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malawi and Sri Lanka?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Malawi and Sri Lanka rank globally for labor force, total?
- Malawi ranks 63rd and Sri Lanka ranks 64th of 187 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization (ILO), type: estimates based on external database, published as Labor force, total. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Labor force comprises people 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.