Employment in the service and market sales occupation group, aged in Zambia
Zambia: Employment in the service and market sales occupation group, aged was 0.1% in 2015. ▲ Rising
Employment in the service and market sales occupation group, aged in Zambia, 1998–2015
Source: World Bank. Measured in % of male employed population in working age.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 0.1% for employment in the service and market sales occupation group, aged in 2015.
That represents a change of down 18.0% on the previous year and up 31.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment in the service and market sales occupation group, aged in Zambia peaked at 0.2% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2002.
That places Zambia 36th out of 86 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the middle of the range.
Employment in the service and market sales occupation group, aged in Zambia, year by year
| Year | % of male employed population in working age | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 0.1% | — |
| 2002 | 0.1% | -0.4% |
| 2004 | 0.1% | +7.0% |
| 2008 | 0.1% | +31.4% |
| 2010 | 0.1% | -23.2% |
| 2012 | 0.1% | +21.5% |
| 2014 | 0.2% | +30.7% |
| 2015 | 0.1% | -18.0% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 0.1% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.1%, 1.0× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 0.1% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.1%, 1.0× the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 1 |
| 2000s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 3 |
| 2010s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More reference data data for Zambia
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.0386 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.018 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.3261 °C (2026)
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 19.51 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 19.51 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 19.51 (2026)
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate 40.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate 111.68 % change on previous year (2025)
- Free country, gaps filled 1 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, gaps filled 4 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment in the service and market sales occupation group, aged in Zambia?
- Employment in the service and market sales occupation group, aged in Zambia was 0.1% in 2015, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest employment in the service and market sales occupation group, aged recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.2% in 2014.
- What is the lowest employment in the service and market sales occupation group, aged recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2002.
- How does Zambia rank for employment in the service and market sales occupation group, aged?
- Zambia ranks 36th out of 86 countries with data for 2015.
- Is employment in the service and market sales occupation group, aged rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Employment in the service and market sales occupation group, aged 15-64, male (% of male employed population in working age). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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