Congo, Democratic Republic of the vs Zambia: Employment in agriculture vs. urban population
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
55.1%
in 2023
Zambia
55.4%
in 2023
Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank
20th
Zambia rank
19th
Employment in agriculture vs. urban population over time
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Zambia
How they compare
Zambia currently reports 55.4% against 55.1% in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, a difference of 0.3%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 33 shared years of data; in 1991 it was Congo, Democratic Republic of the ahead.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 20th and Zambia ranks 19th of 186 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Congo, Democratic Republic of the averaged higher in 3 and Zambia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 71.9% | 67.8% | 4.1% | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 2000s | 71.9% | 64.4% | 7.5% | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 2010s | 60.2% | 57.0% | 3.3% | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 2020s | 55.8% | 57.1% | 1.3% | Zambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher employment in agriculture vs. urban population, Congo, Democratic Republic of the or Zambia?
- Zambia, at 55.4% against 55.1% in Congo, Democratic Republic of the as of 2023.
- What is the difference in employment in agriculture vs. urban population between Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Zambia?
- 0.3%, with Zambia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Zambia?
- 33 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2023.
- How do Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Zambia rank globally for employment in agriculture vs. urban population?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 20th and Zambia ranks 19th of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- ILO via World Bank – processed by Our World in Data, published as Employment in agriculture vs. urban population. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The share of people employed in agriculture includes working-age people with a job in farming, forestry, fishing, and related activities, including those temporarily absent.