Zambia: Employment
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The most recent value is 2.96 million employed people as of Q2 2018, a decline compared to the previous value of 3.15 million employed people. Historically, the average for Zambia from Q1 2017 to Q2 2018 is 3.06 million employed people. The minimum of 2.96 million employed people was recorded in Q2 2018, while the maximum of 3.15 million employed people was reached in Q1 2018.
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- Measure: million employed people
- Source: Central Statistical Office of Zambia
| Recent values | Zambia: Employment, million people |
|---|---|
| 2018 Q2 | 2.96 |
| 2018 Q1 | 3.15 |
| 2017 Q4 | 2.97 |
| 2017 Q3 | 3.1 |
| 2017 Q2 | 3.1 |
| 2017 Q1 | 3.07 |
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Definition: The number of people, in millions, engaged in the economy as paid employees or as self-employed.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor force | 7.17 | 2023 | million people |
| Unemployment rate | 5.91 | 2023 | percent |
| Female unemployment | 6.22 | 2023 | percent |
| Male unemployment | 5.66 | 2023 | percent |
| Youth unemployment | 9.76 | 2023 | percent |
| Labor force participation | 59.56 | 2023 | percent |
| Labor force: percent female | 44.79 | 2023 | percent |
| Female labor force participation | 52.15 | 2023 | percent |
| Male labor force participation | 67.33 | 2023 | percent |
| Self-employment | 73.02 | 2022 | percent |
| Informal employment | 71.80 | 2019 | percent |
| Employment | 2.96 | Q2/2018 | million employed people |
| Unemployment rate | 12.50 | Q4/2018 | percent |