Female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in Zambia
Zambia: Female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth was 1.79 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in Zambia, 1991–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in Zambia is 1.79 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 59.3% on the previous year and up 124.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in Zambia peaked at 74.88 % change on previous year in 1991 and was at its lowest, -7.4 % change on previous year, in 2018.
Zambia ranks 28th of 130 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in Zambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 74.88 % change on previous year | — |
| 2018 | -7.4 % change on previous year | -109.9% |
| 2019 | 0.1931 % change on previous year | -102.6% |
| 2020 | 4.26 % change on previous year | +2107.6% |
| 2021 | -0.8804 % change on previous year | -120.7% |
| 2022 | -0.2881 % change on previous year | -67.3% |
| 2023 | 4.39 % change on previous year | -1622.3% |
| 2024 | 1.79 % change on previous year | -59.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 74.88 % change on previous year | 74.88 % change on previous year | 74.88 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2010s | -3.6 % change on previous year | -7.4 % change on previous year | 0.1931 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2020s | 1.85 % change on previous year | -0.8804 % change on previous year | 4.39 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 25 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 2.39 % change on previous year compare
- 26 Mongolia 2.37 % change on previous year compare
- 27 Belgium 1.81 % change on previous year compare
- 29 Philippines 1.74 % change on previous year compare
- 30 Indonesia 1.69 % change on previous year compare
- 31 Brunei Darussalam 1.63 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Zambia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.5254 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.5224 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.5281 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.7611 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 3.24 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 25,577 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 15,424 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 32,895 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 31,579 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 64,474 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in Zambia?
- Female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in Zambia was 1.79 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 74.88 % change on previous year in 1991.
- What is the lowest female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.4 % change on previous year in 2018.
- How does Zambia rank for female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth?
- Zambia ranks 28th out of 130 countries with data for 2024.
- Is female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 124.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Female labor force participation rate: 1980 vs. 2024 Labour Force Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
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The year-on-year percentage change in Female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.