Share of children in child labour in Zambia
Zambia: Share of children in child labour was 2.25 in 2022. ▲ Rising
Share of children in child labour in Zambia, 2018–2022
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of children in child labour in Zambia is 2.25, measured in 2022. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
The figure is down 26.8% on the previous year and down 2.8% over five years.
Zambia ranks 23rd of 42 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Share of children in child labour in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2.31 | — |
| 2019 | 2.54 | +9.9% |
| 2020 | 2.32 | -8.7% |
| 2021 | 3.07 | +32.4% |
| 2022 | 2.25 | -26.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.43 | 2.31 | 2.54 | 2 |
| 2020s | 2.55 | 2.25 | 3.07 | 3 |
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 share of children in child labour in Zambia?
- Share of children in child labour in Zambia was 2.25 in 2022, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in child labour recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.07 in 2021.
- What is the lowest share of children in child labour recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.25 in 2022.
- How does Zambia rank for share of children in child labour?
- Zambia ranks 23rd out of 42 countries with data for 2022.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Share of children in child labour (15-17). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This indicator is based on harmonized definitions used by the ILO in the context of producing global estimates. Data may differ from nationally reported figures. Child labour includes: (a) children 5-11 years old who did at least one hour of economic activity and/or more than 21 hours of unpaid household services, (b) children 12-14 years old who did at least 14 hours of economic activity and/or more than 21 hours of unpaid household services, and (c) children 15-17 years old who did at least 43 hours of economic activity. For more information, refer to the Child Labour Statistics (CHILD) database description.