LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Zambia
Zambia: LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment was 8.64 in 2027. ▼ Falling
LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Zambia, 2005–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Zambia stood at 8.64.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 7.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Zambia peaked at 23.85 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 7.57, in 2021.
That places Zambia 111th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 23 years of available data.
LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 23.85 | — |
| 2006 | 20.15 | -15.5% |
| 2007 | 16.45 | -18.4% |
| 2008 | 12.8 | -22.2% |
| 2009 | 16.48 | +28.7% |
| 2010 | 20.09 | +21.9% |
| 2011 | 16.42 | -18.2% |
| 2012 | 12.68 | -22.8% |
| 2013 | 11.88 | -6.3% |
| 2014 | 10.91 | -8.1% |
| 2015 | 10.04 | -8.0% |
| 2016 | 9.06 | -9.8% |
| 2017 | 8.06 | -11.0% |
| 2018 | 8.7 | +7.8% |
| 2019 | 7.96 | -8.5% |
| 2020 | 9.01 | +13.1% |
| 2021 | 7.57 | -16.0% |
| 2022 | 8.73 | +15.3% |
| 2023 | 8.54 | -2.1% |
| 2024 | 8.59 | +0.5% |
| 2025 | 8.61 | +0.3% |
| 2026 | 8.62 | +0.1% |
| 2027 | 8.64 | +0.2% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 8.64 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 11.95, 72% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 8.64 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13.61, 63% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.95 | 12.8 | 23.85 | 5 |
| 2010s | 11.58 | 7.96 | 20.09 | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.54 | 7.57 | 9.01 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
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 lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Zambia?
- Lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Zambia was 8.64 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 23.85 in 2005.
- What is the lowest lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.57 in 2021.
- How does Zambia rank for lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment?
- Zambia ranks 111th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.1%. 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 LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). 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. LU2 represents the share of the labour force that are either in unemployment or time-related underemployment. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.