Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) was 1.32 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) in Zimbabwe, 2005–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in Zimbabwe stood at 1.32 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.3% on the previous year and down 57.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in Zimbabwe peaked at 3.12 % change on previous year in 2015 and was at its lowest, -3.2 % change on previous year, in 2007.
That places Zimbabwe 18th out of 188 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -3.05 % change on previous year | — |
| 2006 | -1.57 % change on previous year | -48.4% |
| 2007 | -3.2 % change on previous year | +103.2% |
| 2008 | -1.65 % change on previous year | -48.3% |
| 2009 | -1.68 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 2010 | 0.8547 % change on previous year | -150.9% |
| 2011 | 2.54 % change on previous year | +197.5% |
| 2012 | 1.65 % change on previous year | -35.0% |
| 2013 | 2.44 % change on previous year | +47.6% |
| 2014 | 1.59 % change on previous year | -34.9% |
| 2015 | 3.12 % change on previous year | +96.9% |
| 2016 | 3.03 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 2.94 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2018 | 2.14 % change on previous year | -27.1% |
| 2019 | 1.4 % change on previous year | -34.7% |
| 2020 | -2.76 % change on previous year | -297.2% |
| 2021 | 2.84 % change on previous year | -202.8% |
| 2022 | 1.38 % change on previous year | -51.4% |
| 2023 | 1.36 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 2024 | 1.34 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 2025 | 1.32 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 1.32 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.6005 % change on previous year, 2.2× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 1.32 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.7722 % change on previous year, 1.7× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -2.23 % change on previous year | -3.2 % change on previous year | -1.57 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2010s | 2.17 % change on previous year | 0.8547 % change on previous year | 3.12 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.9141 % change on previous year | -2.76 % change on previous year | 2.84 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 15 Sierra Leone 1.37 % change on previous year compare
- 16 Suriname 1.36 % change on previous year compare
- 17 Bhutan 1.34 % change on previous year compare
- 18 Cape Verde 1.32 % change on previous year compare
- 20 Guyana 1.23 % change on previous year compare
- 21 India 1.22 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Zimbabwe
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.1887 % change on previous year (2100)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in Zimbabwe?
- Labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in Zimbabwe was 1.32 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 3.12 % change on previous year in 2015.
- What is the lowest labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.2 % change on previous year in 2007.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1)?
- Zimbabwe ranks 18th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 57.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.