Zambia Unemployment Rate 1991-2021
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
- Zambia unemployment rate for 2019 was 11.43%, a 0.07% decline from 2018.
- Zambia unemployment rate for 2018 was 11.50%, a 0.13% decline from 2017.
- Zambia unemployment rate for 2017 was 11.63%, a 0.74% increase from 2016.
- Zambia unemployment rate for 2016 was 10.88%, a 0.78% increase from 2015.
Zambia Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
Year |
Unemployment Rate (%) |
Annual Change |
2019 |
11.43% |
-0.07% |
2018 |
11.50% |
-0.13% |
2017 |
11.63% |
0.74% |
2016 |
10.88% |
0.78% |
2015 |
10.11% |
0.77% |
2014 |
9.34% |
0.72% |
2013 |
8.62% |
0.77% |
2012 |
7.85% |
-2.49% |
2011 |
10.34% |
-2.85% |
2010 |
13.19% |
2.68% |
2009 |
10.51% |
2.58% |
2008 |
7.93% |
-2.25% |
2007 |
10.18% |
-2.67% |
2006 |
12.85% |
-3.05% |
2005 |
15.90% |
0.52% |
2004 |
15.38% |
0.54% |
2003 |
14.84% |
0.63% |
2002 |
14.21% |
0.69% |
2001 |
13.52% |
0.59% |
2000 |
12.93% |
0.42% |
1999 |
12.51% |
0.51% |
1998 |
12.00% |
-1.59% |
1997 |
13.59% |
-1.71% |
1996 |
15.30% |
-1.40% |
1995 |
16.70% |
-1.48% |
1994 |
18.19% |
-1.51% |
1993 |
19.70% |
0.46% |
1992 |
19.24% |
0.34% |
1991 |
18.90% |
0.34% |