Labor force, female, annual growth rate in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Labor force, female, annual growth rate was 2.76 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Labor force, female, annual growth rate in Zimbabwe, 1991–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labor force, female, annual growth rate in Zimbabwe is 2.76 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 22.1% on the previous year and up 83.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labor force, female, annual growth rate in Zimbabwe peaked at 6.11 % change on previous year in 2023 and was at its lowest, -0.0199 % change on previous year, in 2020.
Zimbabwe ranks 40th of 186 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Labor force, female, annual growth rate in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 4.05 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 2.89 % change on previous year | -28.7% |
| 1993 | 1.8 % change on previous year | -37.6% |
| 1994 | 2.17 % change on previous year | +20.0% |
| 1995 | 3.16 % change on previous year | +46.1% |
| 1996 | 4.1 % change on previous year | +29.8% |
| 1997 | 4.23 % change on previous year | +3.0% |
| 1998 | 3.99 % change on previous year | -5.6% |
| 1999 | 3.33 % change on previous year | -16.6% |
| 2000 | 2.29 % change on previous year | -31.3% |
| 2001 | 1.71 % change on previous year | -25.4% |
| 2002 | 1.36 % change on previous year | -20.2% |
| 2003 | 1.05 % change on previous year | -22.8% |
| 2004 | 0.8459 % change on previous year | -19.5% |
| 2005 | 0.7039 % change on previous year | -16.8% |
| 2006 | 0.9917 % change on previous year | +40.9% |
| 2007 | 1.06 % change on previous year | +7.0% |
| 2008 | 0.7978 % change on previous year | -24.9% |
| 2009 | 0.8052 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 0.9143 % change on previous year | +13.6% |
| 2011 | 1.15 % change on previous year | +26.3% |
| 2012 | 1.21 % change on previous year | +5.1% |
| 2013 | 1.1 % change on previous year | -9.6% |
| 2014 | 1.23 % change on previous year | +12.4% |
| 2015 | 1.51 % change on previous year | +22.1% |
| 2016 | 1.79 % change on previous year | +18.9% |
| 2017 | 2.01 % change on previous year | +12.3% |
| 2018 | 2.15 % change on previous year | +7.0% |
| 2019 | 2.26 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 2020 | -0.0199 % change on previous year | -100.9% |
| 2021 | 3.31 % change on previous year | -16741.2% |
| 2022 | 1.4 % change on previous year | -57.6% |
| 2023 | 6.11 % change on previous year | +335.0% |
| 2024 | 2.26 % change on previous year | -63.0% |
| 2025 | 2.76 % change on previous year | +22.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.3 % change on previous year | 1.8 % change on previous year | 4.23 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.16 % change on previous year | 0.7039 % change on previous year | 2.29 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.53 % change on previous year | 0.9143 % change on previous year | 2.26 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.64 % change on previous year | -0.0199 % change on previous year | 6.11 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 37 Nigeria 2.85 % change on previous year compare
- 38 Liberia 2.82 % change on previous year compare
- 39 Eritrea 2.81 % change on previous year compare
- 41 Namibia 2.64 % change on previous year compare
- 42 Sao Tome and Principe 2.64 % change on previous year compare
- 43 Pakistan 2.63 % change on previous year compare
More gender data for Zimbabwe
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 6,958 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 0.695 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 239,901 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 244,202 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 236,403 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 240,452 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 234,239 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 238,280 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 230,913 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 234,853 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labor force, female, annual growth rate in Zimbabwe?
- Labor force, female, annual growth rate in Zimbabwe was 2.76 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest labor force, female, annual growth rate recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 6.11 % change on previous year in 2023.
- What is the lowest labor force, female, annual growth rate recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.0199 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for labor force, female, annual growth rate?
- Zimbabwe ranks 40th out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is labor force, female, annual growth rate rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 83.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Labor force, female, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Labor force, female. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Labor force, female World Bank, World Development Indicators database. Estimates are based on data obtained from International Labour Organization and United Nations Population Division
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Labor force, female. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.