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 2020 was 12.17%, a 0.26% increase from 2019.
- Zambia unemployment rate for 2019 was 11.91%, a 0.1% decline from 2018.
- Zambia unemployment rate for 2018 was 12.01%, a 0.38% increase from 2017.
- Zambia unemployment rate for 2017 was 11.63%, a 0.75% increase from 2016.
| Zambia Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
| Year |
Unemployment Rate (%) |
Annual Change |
| 2020 |
12.17% |
0.26% |
| 2019 |
11.91% |
-0.10% |
| 2018 |
12.01% |
0.38% |
| 2017 |
11.63% |
0.75% |
| 2016 |
10.88% |
0.78% |
| 2015 |
10.10% |
0.76% |
| 2014 |
9.34% |
0.73% |
| 2013 |
8.61% |
0.76% |
| 2012 |
7.85% |
-2.49% |
| 2011 |
10.34% |
-2.85% |
| 2010 |
13.19% |
2.69% |
| 2009 |
10.50% |
2.57% |
| 2008 |
7.93% |
-2.27% |
| 2007 |
10.20% |
-2.67% |
| 2006 |
12.87% |
-3.03% |
| 2005 |
15.90% |
0.53% |
| 2004 |
15.37% |
0.57% |
| 2003 |
14.80% |
0.62% |
| 2002 |
14.18% |
0.68% |
| 2001 |
13.50% |
0.57% |
| 2000 |
12.93% |
0.43% |
| 1999 |
12.50% |
0.50% |
| 1998 |
12.00% |
-1.59% |
| 1997 |
13.59% |
-1.71% |
| 1996 |
15.30% |
-1.42% |
| 1995 |
16.72% |
-1.50% |
| 1994 |
18.22% |
-1.48% |
| 1993 |
19.70% |
0.44% |
| 1992 |
19.26% |
0.36% |
| 1991 |
18.90% |
0.36% |
