How many years of comparable data are there for Rwanda and Zimbabwe?

38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Rwanda vs Zimbabwe: Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates)

Rwanda

3,493

in 2027

Zimbabwe

3,470

in 2027

Rwanda rank

81st

Zimbabwe rank

83rd

Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) over time

Rwanda
Zimbabwe

How they compare

Rwanda currently reports 3,493 against 3,470 in Zimbabwe, a difference of 23.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 38 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Zimbabwe ahead.

Rwanda ranks 81st and Zimbabwe ranks 83rd of 188 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Rwanda averaged higher in 1 and Zimbabwe in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Rwanda	Zimbabwe	Difference	Ahead
1990s	1,378	2,009	631.04	Zimbabwe
2000s	1,962	2,487	525.15	Zimbabwe
2010s	2,684	2,752	68.85	Zimbabwe
2020s	3,301	3,248	53.38	Rwanda

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates), Rwanda or Zimbabwe?: Rwanda, at 3,493 against 3,470 in Zimbabwe as of 2027.
What is the difference in persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) between Rwanda and Zimbabwe?: 23, with Rwanda ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Rwanda and Zimbabwe?: 38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.
How do Rwanda and Zimbabwe rank globally for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?: Rwanda ranks 81st and Zimbabwe ranks 83rd of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 276 places, 10,464 data points, 1990–2027
Last refreshed: 24 August 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. Persons outside the labour force comprise all persons of working age who, during the specified reference period, were not in the labour force (that is, were not employed or unemployed). For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.