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Find top recruitment and staffing agencies in Malawi. Whether you're looking for specialized talent or general hiring support, explore experienced recruitment firms that understand the local market and can help you build the perfect team.

Malawi's

Economic indicators

141

World ranked

Malawi ranks 141 in the world by current economic output

$14.1bn

Nominal GDP (US$)

GDP reflects the overall size and economic strength of the country's economy.

85

EMEA ranked

Malawi is ranked 85 in EMEA by economic output in the region

GDP growth (%)

GDP growth explained

The chart compares how GDP has grown for Malawi, its region, and the world over the last seven years. Positive growth indicates an expanding economy; negative growth may signal contraction and affect hiring activity.

27.9%

Current rate

▼ 2.4% reduction

Inflation represents the rate at which prices rise and purchasing power diminishes. High inflation may prompt employees to seek higher wages, potentially impacting company profitability and hiring strategies.

Malawi's inflation rate

8 weeks

Maternity leave

Country offers mandatory annual leave of 8-15 working days, 4-8 weeks of sick leave (full to half pay), and 8 weeks maternity leave.

4 weeks

Sick leave

Employees get 8 days of annual leave for a 6-day week or 15 days for a 5-day week. Sick leave is up to 4 weeks at full pay and 8 weeks at half pay. Maternity leave is 8 weeks. All are mandatory.

Cost of living

Cost of living index explained

The cost of living has a direct impact on salary expectations and the competitiveness of compensation packages. It can influence the appeal of certain locations for both employers and candidates.

Malawi's

Labor market

Malawi vs world population age distribution

18.4m

Population

Malawi has a population of about 18.4m. The chart compares its age distribution with the world average—useful context for workforce size and long-term hiring demand.

30 hrs

Average working full time week

5%

Current percentage

Malawi has an unhealthy unemployment rate, suggesting there may be some economic or structural challenges . Between 2022 and 2023, there was a small decrease in unemployment, suggesting continued economic stability with a slight improvement in job availability

Unemployment rate

Malawi's

Top performing companies and industries

Top industries

  • tobacco
  • tea
  • sugar

Ratio of males to females (by age)

75 / 64

Male

In Malawi there is a medium gap in participation rates between males and females, indicating moderate inequality with some progress towards gender parity.

Malawi's

Religion and ethnicity

Religion

In religiously diverse countries, a broad sourcing and engagement approach whilst appealing to inclusive practices resonates with this candidate market. In homogeneous environments, understanding dominant cultural norms is often more important when engaging with talent.

Ethnicity

In ethnically diverse countries, there may be a greater variety of candidates with different cultural backgrounds. Employers may need to focus more on inclusive hiring practices to attract talent from across different ethnic groups.