Zambia Unemployment Rate 1991-2023
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
- Zambia unemployment rate for 2021 was 13.03%, a 0.18% increase from 2020.
- Zambia unemployment rate for 2020 was 12.85%, a 0.33% increase from 2019.
- Zambia unemployment rate for 2019 was 12.52%, a 0.51% increase from 2018.
- Zambia unemployment rate for 2018 was 12.01%, a 0.38% increase from 2017.
| Zambia Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
| Year |
Unemployment Rate (%) |
Annual Change |
| 2021 |
13.03% |
0.18% |
| 2020 |
12.85% |
0.33% |
| 2019 |
12.52% |
0.51% |
| 2018 |
12.01% |
0.38% |
| 2017 |
11.63% |
0.76% |
| 2016 |
10.87% |
0.75% |
| 2015 |
10.13% |
0.76% |
| 2014 |
9.36% |
0.75% |
| 2013 |
8.61% |
0.76% |
| 2012 |
7.85% |
-2.70% |
| 2011 |
10.55% |
-2.64% |
| 2010 |
13.19% |
2.63% |
| 2009 |
10.56% |
2.63% |
| 2008 |
7.93% |
-2.66% |
| 2007 |
10.59% |
-2.66% |
| 2006 |
13.25% |
-2.66% |
| 2005 |
15.90% |
0.60% |
| 2004 |
15.30% |
0.60% |
| 2003 |
14.70% |
0.58% |
| 2002 |
14.12% |
0.61% |
| 2001 |
13.51% |
0.58% |
| 2000 |
12.93% |
0.49% |
| 1999 |
12.44% |
0.44% |
| 1998 |
12.00% |
-1.64% |
| 1997 |
13.64% |
-1.66% |
| 1996 |
15.30% |
-1.51% |
| 1995 |
16.81% |
-1.62% |
| 1994 |
18.43% |
-1.27% |
| 1993 |
19.70% |
0.33% |
| 1992 |
19.37% |
0.47% |
| 1991 |
18.90% |
0.47% |
