Youth participation rate in work-based learning in Zambia
Zambia: Youth participation rate in work-based learning was 1.66 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Youth participation rate in work-based learning in Zambia, 2018–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2024, youth participation rate in work-based learning in Zambia stood at 1.66. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
That represents a change of down 45.2% on the previous year and down 72.3% over ten years.
That places Zambia 32nd out of 36 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Youth participation rate in work-based learning in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 | — |
| 2019 | 3.87 | -35.5% |
| 2020 | 1.85 | -52.2% |
| 2021 | 3.21 | +73.5% |
| 2022 | 2.65 | -17.4% |
| 2023 | 3.03 | +14.3% |
| 2024 | 1.66 | -45.2% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 1.66 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.75, 60% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 1.66 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18.38, 9% of the median. (10 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.94 | 3.87 | 6 | 2 |
| 2020s | 2.48 | 1.66 | 3.21 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
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)
- Population 15,306 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 15,306 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 3.24 % 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is youth participation rate in work-based learning in Zambia?
- Youth participation rate in work-based learning in Zambia was 1.66 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest youth participation rate in work-based learning recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 6 in 2018.
- What is the lowest youth participation rate in work-based learning recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.66 in 2024.
- How does Zambia rank for youth participation rate in work-based learning?
- Zambia ranks 32nd out of 36 countries with data for 2024.
- Is youth participation rate in work-based learning rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 72.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Youth participation rate in work-based learning. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. Work-based learning refers to all forms of learning that take place in a real work environment. It may but does not always combine elements of learning in the workplace with off-the-job learning. The rate of participation is calculated per 1000 persons. For more information, refer to the Education and Mismatch Indicators (EMI) database description.