Youth working-age population in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Youth working-age population was 3,704 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Youth working-age population in Zimbabwe, 2014–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for youth working-age population in Zimbabwe is 3,704, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.3% on the previous year and up 3.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, youth working-age population in Zimbabwe peaked at 3,860 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 3,471, in 2019.
Zimbabwe ranks 23rd of 57 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Youth working-age population in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3,586 | — |
| 2019 | 3,471 | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 3,860 | +11.2% |
| 2022 | 3,767 | -2.4% |
| 2023 | 3,695 | -1.9% |
| 2024 | 3,704 | +0.3% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 3,704 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4,727, 78% of the median. (10 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 3,704 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5,057, 73% of the median. (12 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,528 | 3,471 | 3,586 | 2 |
| 2020s | 3,757 | 3,695 | 3,860 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
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)
- Population 11,652 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 11,652 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 2.58 % 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is youth working-age population in Zimbabwe?
- Youth working-age population in Zimbabwe was 3,704 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest youth working-age population recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 3,860 in 2021.
- What is the lowest youth working-age population recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,471 in 2019.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for youth working-age population?
- Zimbabwe ranks 23rd out of 57 countries with data for 2024.
- Is youth working-age population rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Youth working-age population (15-29). 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. The youth working-age population is defined as persons aged between 15 and 29 years old. The term disability, as defined in the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), is used as an umbrella term, covering impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions. For measurement purposes, a person with disability is defined as a person who is limited in the kind or amount of activities that he or she can do because of ongoing difficulties due to a long-term physical condition, mental condition or health problem. For more information, refer to the Youth Labour Market Indicators (YouthSTATS) database description.