Youth time-related underemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Zambia

Zambia: Youth time-related underemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 92.06 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
92.06
Change on year
up 14.6%
World rank
28th
of 79 countries
All-time high
344.83
in 2012
All-time low
55.75
in 2019
Years of data
9
2012–2024

Youth time-related underemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Zambia, 2012–2024

1002003002012201820242012: 344.82017: 76.52018: 94.92019: 55.82020: 672021: 60.52022: 66.32023: 80.32024: 92.1

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for youth time-related underemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Zambia is 92.06, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 14.6% on the previous year and down 73.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, youth time-related underemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Zambia peaked at 344.83 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 55.75, in 2019.

That places Zambia 28th out of 79 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Youth time-related underemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Zambia, year by year

Annual values for Youth time-related underemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15-29) in Zambia, 2012 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2012 344.83
2017 76.54 -77.8%
2018 94.92 +24.0%
2019 55.75 -41.3%
2020 67.01 +20.2%
2021 60.52 -9.7%
2022 66.3 +9.5%
2023 80.34 +21.2%
2024 92.06 +14.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 143.01 55.75 344.83 4
2020s 73.25 60.52 92.06 5

Countries ranked near Zambia

  1. 25 Pakistan 107.88 compare
  2. 26 Republic of Korea 107.43 compare
  3. 27 Italy 106.42 compare
  4. 29 Ireland 84.15 compare
  5. 30 Zimbabwe 78.26 compare
  6. 31 Egypt 75.86 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is youth time-related underemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Zambia?
Youth time-related underemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Zambia was 92.06 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest youth time-related underemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Zambia?
The highest recorded value was 344.83 in 2012.
What is the lowest youth time-related underemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Zambia?
The lowest recorded value was 55.75 in 2019.
How does Zambia rank for youth time-related underemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
Zambia ranks 28th out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
Is youth time-related underemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Zambia?
Over the last ten years it is down 73.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Zambia data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Youth time-related underemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15-29). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Youth time-related underemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15-29)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
79 places, 1,312 data points, 1996–2025
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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. Persons in time-related underemployment comprise all persons in employment, who satisfy the following three criteria during the reference period: a) are willing to work additional hours; b) are available to work additional hours i.e., are ready, within a specified subsequent period, to work additional hours, given opportunities for additional work; and c) worked less than a threshold relating to working time i.e., persons whose hours actually worked in all jobs during the reference period were below a threshold, to be chosen according to national circumstances. For details, refer to the Resolution concerning the measurement of underemployment and inadequate employment situations. For more information, refer to the Youth Labour Market Indicators (YouthSTATS) database description.