LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment was 16.64 in 2024. ▲ Rising
LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Zimbabwe, 2011–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Zimbabwe is 16.64, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 22.2% on the previous year and up 246.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Zimbabwe peaked at 19.92 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 4.8, in 2014.
Zimbabwe ranks 8th of 90 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 19.92 | — |
| 2014 | 4.8 | -75.9% |
| 2019 | 17.22 | +258.7% |
| 2021 | 16.93 | -1.7% |
| 2022 | 15.28 | -9.7% |
| 2023 | 13.62 | -10.8% |
| 2024 | 16.64 | +22.2% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 16.64 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 8.82, 1.9× the median. (12 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 16.64 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9.49, 1.8× the median. (12 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 13.98 | 4.8 | 19.92 | 3 |
| 2020s | 15.62 | 13.62 | 16.93 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
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 lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Zimbabwe?
- Lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Zimbabwe was 16.64 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 19.92 in 2011.
- What is the lowest lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.8 in 2014.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment?
- Zimbabwe ranks 8th out of 90 countries with data for 2024.
- Is lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 246.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. LU2 represents the share of the labour force that are either in unemployment or time-related underemployment. Data disaggregated by level of education are provided on the highest level of education completed, classified according to the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED). Data may have been regrouped from national classifications, which may not be strictly compatible with ISCED. For more information, refer to the Education and Mismatch Indicators (EMI) database description.