- More than half (53%) of young Malawians report not being employed and seeking work, compared to 46% among 36- to 45-year-olds, 35% among 46- to 55-year-olds, and 17% among those aged 56 years and above (Figure 1).
- Starting their own business is the most preferred job option among young people (61%), followed by employment in the public sector (18%) (Figure 2).
- For youth-focused initiatives, young citizens would like the government to prioritise investment in job creation (26%), education (25%), and access to business loans (23%) (Figure 3).
- Half (51%) of youth report having considered emigration at least “a little bit,” more than twice as many as among senior citizens (24%) (Figure 4).
- Nine in 10 youth who have considered moving abroad are motivated by economic reasons: 56% want to find better job opportunities, while 33% want to escape economic hardship or poverty (Figure 5).
Half of Malawian youth are not working and looking for a job, and half have also thought about moving abroad, according to the latest Afrobarometer survey.
Fewer than one in 10 Malawians aged 18-35 have a part-time or full-time job. Three-fifths say they would prefer to start their own business, while one-fifth would rather work in government.
Youth cite job creation, education, and access to business loans as top priorities for government spending on young people.
Nine-tenths of young citizens who have considered leaving Malawi are motivated by economic reasons, such as finding better work opportunities or escaping poverty.
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