Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Zambia
Zambia: Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 38.04 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Zambia, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Zambia is 38.04, measured in 2027. That is the lowest value across all 38 years on record.
That represents a change of down 8.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Zambia peaked at 41.52 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 38.04, in 2027.
That places Zambia 99th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 40.35 | — |
| 1991 | 40.37 | +0.1% |
| 1992 | 40.39 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 40.4 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 40.4 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 40.4 | -0.0% |
| 1996 | 40.39 | -0.0% |
| 1997 | 40.39 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 40.4 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 40.42 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 40.45 | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 40.5 | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 40.56 | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 40.61 | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 40.66 | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 40.7 | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 40.74 | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 40.79 | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 40.84 | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 40.89 | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 40.94 | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 40.98 | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 41.03 | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 41.09 | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 41.16 | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 41.24 | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 41.33 | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 41.42 | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 41.52 | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 40.46 | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 39.13 | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 39.9 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | 40.47 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 38.04 | -6.0% |
| 2024 | 38.1 | +0.2% |
| 2025 | 38.07 | -0.1% |
| 2026 | 38.05 | -0.1% |
| 2027 | 38.04 | -0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 40.39 | 40.35 | 40.42 | 10 |
| 2000s | 40.67 | 40.45 | 40.89 | 10 |
| 2010s | 41.12 | 40.46 | 41.52 | 10 |
| 2020s | 38.72 | 38.04 | 40.47 | 8 |
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More gender data for Zambia
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 9,719 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 1.61 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 340,219 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 341,639 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 331,557 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 332,331 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 324,712 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 325,021 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 318,536 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 318,579 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Zambia?
- Inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Zambia was 38.04 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 41.52 in 2018.
- What is the lowest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.04 in 2027.
- How does Zambia rank for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Zambia ranks 99th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. This indicator conveys the number of persons of working age outside the labour force (that is, not employed or unemployed) expressed as a percentage of the working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.