Zambia Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Overview
Zambia's female labor participation stood at 56.43% in 2025, a rise of +0.06pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 57.55% by 2026. Zambia ranked 72nd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 58.95% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 58.25% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 57.55% | - | - |
| 2025 | 56.43% | +0.06pp | #72 |
| 2024 | 56.37% | +0.01pp | #73 |
| 2023 | 56.36% | +2.39pp | #72 |
| 2022 | 53.97% | −0.15pp | #84 |
| 2021 | 54.12% | −0.28pp | #79 |
| 2020 | 54.41% | +2.23pp | #78 |
| 2019 | 52.17% | +0.03pp | #100 |
| 2018 | 52.14% | +0.13pp | #99 |
| 2017 | 52.01% | +0.12pp | #99 |
| 2016 | 51.89% | +0.11pp | #100 |
| 2015 | 51.79% | +0.10pp | #99 |
| 2014 | 51.69% | +0.08pp | #98 |
| 2013 | 51.61% | +0.06pp | #97 |
| 2012 | 51.55% | +0.05pp | #96 |
| 2011 | 51.50% | +0.04pp | #100 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Zambia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw female labor participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Zambia's female labor participation was 56.43% in 2025. Ranked 72nd globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.
Zambia's female labor participation peaked at 56.43% in 2025.
The lowest female labor participation in Zambia was 51.00% in 1990.
Zambia ranks 72nd globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Zambia's female labor participation is projected to reach 57.55% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Zambia in 2025 was 56.43%. This ranks 72nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_zambia_female-labor-participation,
title = {Zambia Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/zambia/female-labor-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}