Account, in labor force in Zambia

Zambia: Account, in labor force was 79.2% in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
79.2%
Change on year
up 44.2%
World rank
60th
of 97 countries
All-time high
79.2%
in 2024
All-time low
36.1%
in 2011
Years of data
5
2011–2024

Account, in labor force in Zambia, 2011–2024

0204060802011201720242011: 36.1 % age 15+2014: 41.7 % age 15+2017: 51.8 % age 15+2021: 54.9 % age 15+2024: 79.2 % age 15+

Source: Global Findex database. Measured in % age 15+.

Analysis

Zambia recorded 79.2% for account, in labor force in 2024. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 44.2% on the previous year and up 90.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, account, in labor force in Zambia peaked at 79.2% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 36.1%, in 2011.

That places Zambia 60th out of 97 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 43.2% 36.1% 51.8% 3
2020s 67.1% 54.9% 79.2% 2

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  5. 62 Uganda 78.5% compare
  6. 63 Vietnam 77.9% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is account, in labor force in Zambia?
Account, in labor force in Zambia was 79.2% in 2024, according to Global Findex database.
What is the highest account, in labor force recorded in Zambia?
The highest recorded value was 79.2% in 2024.
What is the lowest account, in labor force recorded in Zambia?
The lowest recorded value was 36.1% in 2011.
How does Zambia rank for account, in labor force?
Zambia ranks 60th out of 97 countries with data for 2024.
Is account, in labor force rising or falling in Zambia?
Over the last ten years it is up 90.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Zambia data come from?
The figures come from Global Findex database, published as part of Account, in labor force (% age 15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Account, in labor force (% age 15+)
Unit
% age 15+
Source
Global Findex database
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
110 places, 550 data points, 2011–2024
Last refreshed

The percentage of respondents who report having an account (by themselves or together with someone else) at a bank or another type of financial institution (see the definition for "financial institution account") or report personally using a mobile money service in the past year (see the definition for "mobile money account"), in labor force (% age 15+)