Account, in labor force in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Account, in labor force was 62.1% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Account, in labor force in Zimbabwe, 2011–2024
Source: Global Findex database. Measured in % age 15+.
Analysis
The most recent figure for account, in labor force in Zimbabwe is 62.1%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 9.2% on the previous year and up 47.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, account, in labor force in Zimbabwe peaked at 68.4% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 42.1%, in 2014.
Zimbabwe ranks 80th of 99 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Account, in labor force in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | % age 15+ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 56.6% | — |
| 2014 | 42.1% | -25.6% |
| 2017 | 59.3% | +40.8% |
| 2021 | 68.4% | +15.4% |
| 2024 | 62.1% | -9.2% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 62.1% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 62.1%, 1.0× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 62.1% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 62.9%, 99% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 52.7% | 42.1% | 59.3% | 3 |
| 2020s | 65.2% | 62.1% | 68.4% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More reference data data for Zimbabwe
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Global number of reported disasters by size, gaps filled 0 events (2024)
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate 122.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Free country, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, gaps filled 5 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Consumer price index 11,077 2010 = 100 (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is account, in labor force in Zimbabwe?
- Account, in labor force in Zimbabwe was 62.1% in 2024, according to Global Findex database.
- What is the highest account, in labor force recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 68.4% in 2021.
- What is the lowest account, in labor force recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 42.1% in 2014.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for account, in labor force?
- Zimbabwe ranks 80th out of 99 countries with data for 2024.
- Is account, in labor force rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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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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+)