Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, rural in Zambia
Zambia: Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, rural was 3.08 million in 2015. ▲ Rising
Latest (2015)
3.08 million
Change on year
up 1.6%
World rank
40th
of 96 countries
All-time high
3.67 million
in 2012
All-time low
0
in 2006
Years of data
9
1998–2015
Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, rural in Zambia, 1998–2015
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
In 2015, total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, rural in Zambia stood at 3.08 million.
That represents a change of up 1.6% on the previous year and up 46.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, rural in Zambia peaked at 3.67 million in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2006.
That places Zambia 40th out of 96 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the middle of the range.
Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, rural in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2.44 million | — |
| 2002 | 2.87 million | +17.4% |
| 2004 | 2.11 million | -26.6% |
| 2006 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 3.23 million | — |
| 2010 | 3.17 million | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 3.67 million | +16.0% |
| 2014 | 3.03 million | -17.5% |
| 2015 | 3.08 million | +1.6% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 3.08 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.18 million, 74% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 3.08 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.95 million, 52% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.44 million | 2.44 million | 2.44 million | 1 |
| 2000s | 2.05 million | 0 | 3.23 million | 4 |
| 2010s | 3.24 million | 3.03 million | 3.67 million | 4 |
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 total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, rural in Zambia?
- Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, rural in Zambia was 3.08 million in 2015, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, rural recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.67 million in 2012.
- What is the lowest total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, rural recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2006.
- How does Zambia rank for total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, rural?
- Zambia ranks 40th out of 96 countries with data for 2015.
- Is total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, rural rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.3%. 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 Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, rural. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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