Trend of Annual Youth Unemployment Rate of Zambia
Updated on May 16, 2026.
According to recent data from the World Bank, the annual youth unemployment rate of Zambia was 10.47% in 2026, a difference of +0.37 points compared to 2025. The most recent figures on male and female unemployment rates were 10.77% and 10.13% respectively in 2026.
The chart and table below shows the annual youth unemployment rate, and the male and female unemployment rates of Zambia for 1992 - 2026.
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The World Bank defines youth unemployment rate as "the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment".
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Data Source: World Bank.
Trend of Annual Youth Unemployment Rate of Zambia (%)
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Female
Trend of Annual Youth Unemployment Rate of Zambia
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| Year | Total Youth Unempl.(%) | Male Youth Unempl.(%) | Female Youth Unempl.(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 33.63 | 26.32 | 42.24 |
| 1992 | 34.58 | 28.94 | 41.2 |
| 1993 | 34.74 | 30.87 | 39.28 |
| 1994 | 32.76 | 29.21 | 36.91 |
| 1995 | 29.55 | 26.43 | 33.19 |
| 1996 | 26.82 | 24.09 | 30.01 |
| 1997 | 23.36 | 21.7 | 25.3 |
| 1998 | 21.02 | 20.31 | 21.84 |
| 1999 | 21.82 | 21.81 | 21.84 |
| 2000 | 22.54 | 23.27 | 21.7 |
| 2001 | 24.05 | 24.79 | 23.18 |
| 2002 | 25.98 | 26.75 | 25.09 |
| 2003 | 27.74 | 28.5 | 26.85 |
| 2004 | 29.63 | 30.37 | 28.77 |
| 2005 | 31.46 | 32.15 | 30.67 |
| 2006 | 26.77 | 27.25 | 26.22 |
| 2007 | 21.86 | 22.14 | 21.54 |
| 2008 | 16.79 | 16.9 | 16.66 |
| 2009 | 22.9 | 23.11 | 22.65 |
| 2010 | 29.16 | 29.52 | 28.76 |
| 2011 | 23.22 | 23.54 | 22.85 |
| 2012 | 17.16 | 17.43 | 16.86 |
| 2013 | 15.71 | 16 | 15.39 |
| 2014 | 14 | 14.31 | 13.67 |
| 2015 | 12.36 | 12.69 | 12.01 |
| 2016 | 10.51 | 10.85 | 10.13 |
| 2017 | 8.51 | 8.88 | 8.12 |
| 2018 | 8.74 | 9.4 | 8.04 |
| 2019 | 10.35 | 12.17 | 8.19 |
| 2020 | 11.04 | 11.29 | 10.76 |
| 2021 | 9.36 | 8.82 | 10.01 |
| 2022 | 9.85 | 9.82 | 9.88 |
| 2023 | 10.04 | 10.26 | 9.79 |
| 2024 | 10.1 | 10.33 | 9.85 |
| 2025 | 10.47 | 10.77 | 10.13 |