Labour dependency ratio in Zambia
Zambia: Labour dependency ratio was 1.86 in 2027. ▼ Falling
Labour dependency ratio in Zambia, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour dependency ratio in Zambia is 1.86, measured in 2027. That is the lowest value across all 37 years on record.
The figure is down 1.1% on the previous year and down 16.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour dependency ratio in Zambia peaked at 3.03 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 1.86, in 2027.
That places Zambia 43rd out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 37 years of available data.
Labour dependency ratio in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3 | — |
| 1992 | 3.03 | +1.0% |
| 1993 | 3.03 | +0.1% |
| 1994 | 2.98 | -1.7% |
| 1995 | 2.9 | -3.0% |
| 1996 | 2.83 | -2.4% |
| 1997 | 2.74 | -3.2% |
| 1998 | 2.68 | -2.0% |
| 1999 | 2.7 | +0.7% |
| 2000 | 2.71 | +0.4% |
| 2001 | 2.72 | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 2.74 | +0.7% |
| 2003 | 2.76 | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 2.77 | +0.7% |
| 2005 | 2.79 | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 2.67 | -4.5% |
| 2007 | 2.55 | -4.4% |
| 2008 | 2.44 | -4.3% |
| 2009 | 2.53 | +3.8% |
| 2010 | 2.63 | +3.8% |
| 2011 | 2.51 | -4.4% |
| 2012 | 2.4 | -4.4% |
| 2013 | 2.37 | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 2.34 | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 2.3 | -1.5% |
| 2016 | 2.26 | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 2.22 | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 2.22 | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 2.16 | -2.8% |
| 2020 | 2.08 | -3.5% |
| 2021 | 2.07 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 2.1 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | 1.95 | -7.1% |
| 2024 | 1.93 | -1.1% |
| 2025 | 1.91 | -1.3% |
| 2026 | 1.88 | -1.3% |
| 2027 | 1.86 | -1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.88 | 2.68 | 3.03 | 9 |
| 2000s | 2.67 | 2.44 | 2.79 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.34 | 2.16 | 2.63 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.98 | 1.86 | 2.1 | 8 |
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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 labour dependency ratio in Zambia?
- Labour dependency ratio in Zambia was 1.86 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour dependency ratio recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.03 in 1993.
- What is the lowest labour dependency ratio recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.86 in 2027.
- How does Zambia rank for labour dependency ratio?
- Zambia ranks 43rd out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour dependency ratio rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour dependency ratio (ILO modelled estimates). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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 provides the ratio of dependents (persons aged 0 to 14 + persons aged 15 and above that are either outside the labour force or unemployed) to total employment. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.