Zambia: Unemployment rate
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The most recent value is 12.5 percent as of Q4 2018, an increase compared to the previous value of 11.1 percent. Historically, the average for Zambia from Q1 2017 to Q4 2018 is 12.62 percent. The minimum of 11.1 percent was recorded in Q3 2018, while the maximum of 14.38 percent was reached in Q4 2017.
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- Measure: percent
- Source: Central Statistical Office of Zambia
| Recent values | Zambia: Unemployment rate, percent |
|---|---|
| 2018 Q4 | 12.5 |
| 2018 Q3 | 11.1 |
| 2018 Q2 | 12.81 |
| 2018 Q1 | 13.87 |
| 2017 Q4 | 14.38 |
| 2017 Q3 | 13 |
| 2017 Q2 | 11.4 |
| 2017 Q1 | 11.9 |
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Definition: The unemployment rate represents the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
| 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 |