Central Africa vs Zambia: Total weekly hours worked of employed persons

Central Africa
3.04 million
in 2027
Zambia
343,410
in 2027
Central Africa rank
58th
Zambia rank
60th

Total weekly hours worked of employed persons over time

  • Central Africa
  • Zambia
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How they compare

Central Africa currently reports 3.04 million against 343,410 in Zambia, a difference of 2.70 million.

That makes Central Africa's figure about 8.9 times Zambia's.

Across all 23 years both countries report, Central Africa has been ahead every year.

Central Africa ranks 58th and Zambia ranks 60th of 87 groups.

Central Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Central Africa Zambia Difference Ahead
2000s 1.69 million 132,225 1.55 million Central Africa
2010s 2.03 million 185,815 1.84 million Central Africa
2020s 2.68 million 298,785 2.38 million Central Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher total weekly hours worked of employed persons, Central Africa or Zambia?
Central Africa, at 3.04 million against 343,410 in Zambia as of 2027.
What is the difference in total weekly hours worked of employed persons between Central Africa and Zambia?
2.70 million, with Central Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central Africa and Zambia?
23 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2027.
How do Central Africa and Zambia rank globally for total weekly hours worked of employed persons?
Central Africa ranks 58th and Zambia ranks 60th of 87 groups.
Where does this data come from?
International Labour Organization, published as Total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ILO modelled estimates). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ILO modelled estimates)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
276 places, 6,324 data points, 2005–2027
Last refreshed

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. This indicator refers to total weekly hours actually worked of employed persons in their main job. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.