Labor force with basic education (% of total working-age population) in Zambia
Zambia: Labor force with basic education (% of total working-age population) was 62.8% in 2024. ▼ Falling
Labor force with basic education in Zambia, 2015–2024
Source: Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI), International Labour Organization (ILO). Measured in % of total working-age population with basic education.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labor force with basic education in Zambia is 62.8%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 2.1% on the previous year and down 13.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labor force with basic education in Zambia peaked at 72.3% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 57.9%, in 2018.
Zambia ranks 28th of 125 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Labor force with basic education (% of total working-age population) in Zambia, year by year
| Year | % of total working-age population with basic education | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 72.3% | — |
| 2017 | 64.2% | -11.1% |
| 2018 | 57.9% | -9.8% |
| 2019 | 59.8% | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 61.0% | +2.1% |
| 2021 | 59.6% | -2.4% |
| 2022 | 58.4% | -2.0% |
| 2023 | 61.5% | +5.2% |
| 2024 | 62.8% | +2.1% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 62.8% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 58.0%, 1.1× the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 62.8% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 60.3%, 1.0× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 63.6% | 57.9% | 72.3% | 4 |
| 2020s | 60.7% | 58.4% | 62.8% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More work & labour data for Zambia
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.5224 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 64,474 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labor force with basic education in Zambia?
- Labor force with basic education in Zambia was 62.8% in 2024, according to Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI), International Labour Organization (ILO).
- What is the highest labor force with basic education recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 72.3% in 2015.
- What is the lowest labor force with basic education recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 57.9% in 2018.
- How does Zambia rank for labor force with basic education?
- Zambia ranks 28th out of 125 countries with data for 2024.
- Is labor force with basic education rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as part of Labor force with basic education (% of total working-age population with basic education). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The ratio of the labor force with basic education to the working-age population with basic education. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).