Children in child labour in Zambia
Zambia: Children in child labour was 27.98 in 2022. β² Rising
Children in child labour in Zambia, 2018β2022
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 27.98 for children in child labour in 2022.
The figure is down 25.0% on the previous year and up 9.4% over five years.
Zambia ranks 19th of 42 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 28.23 | 25.59 | 30.87 | 2 |
| 2020s | 30.83 | 27.2 | 37.3 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 16 Rwanda 78.8
- 17 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 48.64 compare
- 18 Switzerland 44.07 compare
- 20 El Salvador 26.34 compare
- 21 Austria 25.21 compare
- 22 Dominican Republic 24.72 compare
More work & labour data for Zambia
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.5254 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.5224 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.5281 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population, annual growth rate 0.7611 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population, annual growth rate 3.24 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population 25,577 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population 15,424 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female 32,895 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male 31,579 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes 64,474 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is children in child labour in Zambia?
- Children in child labour in Zambia was 27.98 in 2022, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest children in child labour recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 37.3 in 2021.
- What is the lowest children in child labour recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 25.59 in 2018.
- How does Zambia rank for children in child labour?
- Zambia ranks 19th out of 42 countries with data for 2022.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Children in child labour (15-17). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This indicator is based on harmonized definitions used by the ILO in the context of producing global estimates. Data may differ from nationally reported figures. Child labour includes: (a) children 5-11 years old who did at least one hour of economic activity and/or more than 21 hours of unpaid household services, (b) children 12-14 years old who did at least 14 hours of economic activity and/or more than 21 hours of unpaid household services, and (c) children 15-17 years old who did at least 43 hours of economic activity. For more information, refer to the Child Labour Statistics (CHILD) database description.