Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate was 3.07 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Zimbabwe, 1992–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Zimbabwe recorded 3.07 % change on previous year for employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 28.6% on the previous year and up 267.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Zimbabwe peaked at 7.1 % change on previous year in 2023 and was at its lowest, -0.7989 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places Zimbabwe 28th out of 188 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2.43 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | 0.9854 % change on previous year | -59.5% |
| 1994 | 0.8178 % change on previous year | -17.0% |
| 1995 | 1.32 % change on previous year | +61.4% |
| 1996 | 2.43 % change on previous year | +83.7% |
| 1997 | 2.46 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
| 1998 | 3.86 % change on previous year | +57.1% |
| 1999 | 3.07 % change on previous year | -20.5% |
| 2000 | 1.94 % change on previous year | -36.8% |
| 2001 | 1.52 % change on previous year | -21.5% |
| 2002 | 1.45 % change on previous year | -4.3% |
| 2003 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -7.2% |
| 2004 | 1.21 % change on previous year | -10.0% |
| 2005 | 0.4134 % change on previous year | -65.9% |
| 2006 | 0.9093 % change on previous year | +120.0% |
| 2007 | 0.9229 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 0.4903 % change on previous year | -46.9% |
| 2009 | 0.906 % change on previous year | +84.8% |
| 2010 | 1.14 % change on previous year | +25.4% |
| 2011 | 1.43 % change on previous year | +25.9% |
| 2012 | 1.55 % change on previous year | +8.0% |
| 2013 | 1.23 % change on previous year | -20.1% |
| 2014 | 1.51 % change on previous year | +22.6% |
| 2015 | 0.8361 % change on previous year | -44.7% |
| 2016 | 1.18 % change on previous year | +41.5% |
| 2017 | 1.4 % change on previous year | +18.2% |
| 2018 | 1.52 % change on previous year | +8.9% |
| 2019 | 1.45 % change on previous year | -4.5% |
| 2020 | -0.7989 % change on previous year | -154.9% |
| 2021 | 2.4 % change on previous year | -400.8% |
| 2022 | 1.27 % change on previous year | -47.0% |
| 2023 | 7.1 % change on previous year | +457.2% |
| 2024 | 2.39 % change on previous year | -66.4% |
| 2025 | 3.07 % change on previous year | +28.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.17 % change on previous year | 0.8178 % change on previous year | 3.86 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 1.11 % change on previous year | 0.4134 % change on previous year | 1.94 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.33 % change on previous year | 0.8361 % change on previous year | 1.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.57 % change on previous year | -0.7989 % change on previous year | 7.1 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 25 Ethiopia 3.08 % change on previous year compare
- 26 Solomon Islands 3.08 % change on previous year compare
- 27 Côte d'Ivoire 3.07 % change on previous year compare
- 29 Guinea-Bissau 3.03 % change on previous year compare
- 30 Mauritania 3.02 % change on previous year compare
- 31 Madagascar 3 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Zimbabwe
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.1887 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.1727 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.2032 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0937 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.81 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 13,627 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 16,032 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 19,130 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 18,036 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 37,167 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Zimbabwe?
- Employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Zimbabwe was 3.07 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 7.1 % change on previous year in 2023.
- What is the lowest employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.7989 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate?
- Zimbabwe ranks 28th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 267.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Employment (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.