What is the highest labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Zambia?

The highest recorded value was 7,586 in 2024.

What is the lowest labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Zambia?

The lowest recorded value was 5,676 in 2017.

How does Zambia rank for labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13)?

Zambia ranks 26th out of 77 countries with data for 2024.

Is labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Zambia?

Over the last ten years it is up 33.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Zambia data come from?

The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour force (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Labour force (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Zambia

Name: Labour force (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Zambia
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Zambia: Labour force (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 7,586 in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)

7,586

Change on year

up 5.6%

World rank

26th

of 77 countries

All-time high

7,586

in 2024

All-time low

5,676

in 2017

Years of data

2017–2024

Labour force (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Zambia, 2017–2024

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Zambia is 7,586, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.6% on the previous year and up 33.7% over ten years.

That places Zambia 26th out of 77 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	5,728	5,676	5,779	2
2020s	6,603	6,029	7,586	5

Countries ranked near Zambia

23 Ecuador 8,608 compare
24 Romania 8,195 compare
25 Burkina Faso 8,187 compare
27 Rwanda 6,780 compare
28 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 5,985 compare
29 Malawi 5,910 compare

See the full ranking of 77 places →

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)

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Frequently asked questions

What is labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Zambia?: Labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Zambia was 7,586 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Zambia?: The highest recorded value was 7,586 in 2024.
What is the lowest labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Zambia?: The lowest recorded value was 5,676 in 2017.
How does Zambia rank for labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13)?: Zambia ranks 26th out of 77 countries with data for 2024.
Is labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Zambia?: Over the last ten years it is up 33.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Zambia data come from?: The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour force (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Labour force (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 77 places, 1,385 data points, 1987–2026
Last refreshed: 20 August 2026

The labour force is the sum of all persons of working age who are employed and those who are unemployed. For more information, refer to the International Labour Migration Statistics (ILMS) database description.