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Zambia Unemployment
5.9%as of 2025
Zambia's unemployment stands at 5.9% as of 2025. The indicator has decreased from 6.6% in 2014 to 5.9% in 2025. Source: ILO / World Bank WDI.
Historical trend (2014–2025)
Unemployment — Year by Year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6.6% | — |
| 2015 | 6% | -0.6pp |
| 2016 | 5.2% | -0.8pp |
| 2017 | 4.5% | -0.7pp |
| 2018 | 5% | +0.5pp |
| 2019 | 5.5% | +0.5pp |
| 2020 | 6% | +0.5pp |
| 2021 | 5.2% | -0.8pp |
| 2022 | 6% | +0.8pp |
| 2023 | 5.9% | -0.1pp |
| 2024 | 5.9% | 0.0pp |
| 2025 | 5.9% | 0.0pp |
Source: ILO / World Bank WDI. Data retrieved from World Bank WDI and IMF WEO databases. Values represent official estimates; may be subject to revision.