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

The highest recorded value was 6,579 in 2014.

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

The lowest recorded value was 5,330 in 2019.

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

Zimbabwe ranks 31st out of 77 countries with data for 2024.

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

Over the last ten years it is down 13.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.

Where does this Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe

Name: Labour force (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Zimbabwe
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Zimbabwe: Labour force (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 5,671 in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)

5,671

Change on year

down 6.9%

World rank

31st

of 77 countries

All-time high

6,579

in 2014

All-time low

5,330

in 2019

Years of data

2014–2024

Labour force (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Zimbabwe, 2014–2024

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Zimbabwe is 5,671, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 6.9% on the previous year and down 13.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Zimbabwe peaked at 6,579 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 5,330, in 2019.

That places Zimbabwe 31st 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	5,955	5,330	6,579	2
2020s	5,906	5,671	6,091	4

Countries ranked near Zimbabwe

28 Bolivia 5,985 compare
29 Malawi 5,910 compare
30 Sweden 5,839 compare
32 Portugal 5,612 compare
33 Belgium 5,486 compare
34 Dominican Republic 5,420 compare

See the full ranking of 77 places →

More work & labour data for Zimbabwe

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)
Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, per unit of GDP 0 1000 No per US$ of GDP (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Zimbabwe?: Labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Zimbabwe was 5,671 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Zimbabwe?: The highest recorded value was 6,579 in 2014.
What is the lowest labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Zimbabwe?: The lowest recorded value was 5,330 in 2019.
How does Zimbabwe rank for labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13)?: Zimbabwe ranks 31st out of 77 countries with data for 2024.
Is labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Zimbabwe?: Over the last ten years it is down 13.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Zimbabwe 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.