Relative wage of Professionals (using clerk as reference) in private in Zambia
Zambia: Relative wage of Professionals (using clerk as reference) in private was 1.6 in 2014. ▼ Falling
Relative wage of Professionals (using clerk as reference) in private in Zambia, 2002–2014
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
In 2014, relative wage of professionals (using clerk as reference) in private in Zambia stood at 1.6. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
The figure is down 2.2% on the previous year and down 43.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, relative wage of professionals (using clerk as reference) in private in Zambia peaked at 2.85 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 1.6, in 2014.
That places Zambia 34th out of 58 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the middle of the range.
Relative wage of Professionals (using clerk as reference) in private in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2.85 | — |
| 2008 | 1.99 | -30.1% |
| 2010 | 2.13 | +6.8% |
| 2012 | 1.64 | -23.2% |
| 2014 | 1.6 | -2.2% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 1.6 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.44, 1.1× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 1.6 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.89, 85% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.42 | 1.99 | 2.85 | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.79 | 1.6 | 2.13 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More reference data data for Zambia
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Political opposition, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Elected parliament and government, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Global number of reported disasters by size, gaps filled 0 events (2025)
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate 40.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Free country, gaps filled 1 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, gaps filled 4 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is relative wage of professionals (using clerk as reference) in private in Zambia?
- Relative wage of professionals (using clerk as reference) in private in Zambia was 1.6 in 2014, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest relative wage of professionals (using clerk as reference) in private recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.85 in 2002.
- What is the lowest relative wage of professionals (using clerk as reference) in private recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.6 in 2014.
- How does Zambia rank for relative wage of professionals (using clerk as reference) in private?
- Zambia ranks 34th out of 58 countries with data for 2014.
- Is relative wage of professionals (using clerk as reference) in private rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Relative wage of Professionals (using clerk as reference) in private sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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