Share of population covered by social protection in Malawi
Malawi: Share of population covered by social protection was 38.3 in 2019. ▼ Falling
Latest (2019)
38.3
Change on year
down 7.8%
World rank
33rd
of 37 countries
All-time high
51.29
in 2004
All-time low
20.37
in 2010
Years of data
5
2004–2019
Share of population covered by social protection in Malawi, 2004–2019
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of population covered by social protection in Malawi is 38.3, measured in 2019.
The figure is down 7.8% on the previous year and up 88.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of population covered by social protection in Malawi peaked at 51.29 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 20.37, in 2010.
Malawi ranks 33rd of 37 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Share of population covered by social protection in Malawi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 51.29 | — |
| 2010 | 20.37 | -60.3% |
| 2013 | 42.46 | +108.4% |
| 2016 | 41.52 | -2.2% |
| 2019 | 38.3 | -7.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 51.29 | 51.29 | 51.29 | 1 |
| 2010s | 35.66 | 20.37 | 42.46 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
More population data for Malawi
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 37,159 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.45 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2289 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.423 (2100)
- Population density 627.29 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 3.85 million (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.423 (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 2.45 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate -1.59 % change on previous year (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled 35,510 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of population covered by social protection in Malawi?
- Share of population covered by social protection in Malawi was 38.3 in 2019, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of population covered by social protection recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 51.29 in 2004.
- What is the lowest share of population covered by social protection recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.37 in 2010.
- How does Malawi rank for share of population covered by social protection?
- Malawi ranks 33rd out of 37 countries with data for 2019.
- Is share of population covered by social protection rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 88.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of population covered by social protection. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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