Malawi—Firms with Female Participation in Ownership (%)
Category: Private SectorSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #77 of 117
Latest Value
13.5%
2025
YoY Change
-5.0%
2014 → 2025
Global Rank
#77
of 117 countries
Maximum
15.6%
2009
Minimum
13.5%
2025
CAGR
-0.9%
3 years
Last
13.5%
Previous
14.2%
Highest
15.6%
Lowest
13.5%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2014 | 14.2% | -8.9% |
| 2009 | 15.6% |
Top Countries — Firms with Female Participation in Ownership (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lao PDR | 50.7% | 2024 |
| 2 | Samoa | 48.0% | 2023 |
| 3 | Korea, Rep. | 44.4% | 2024 |
| 4 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 43.6% | 2023 |
| 5 | Philippines | 43.4% | 2023 |
| 6 | Vanuatu | 39.7% | 2023 |
| 7 | Brunei Darussalam | 37.9% | 2025 |
| 8 | Jamaica | 37.9% | 2024 |
| 9 | Madagascar | 37.3% | 2022 |
| 10 | Eswatini | 34.0% | 2024 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Percentage of firms with females as the top manager.
Methodology
Data compiled by Enterprise Surveys, World Bank (WB), uri: https://www.enterprisesurveys.org/en/data.
Source: World Bank - World Development IndicatorsView original source →