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Zambia's

Economic indicators

109

World ranked

Zambia ranks 109 in the world by current economic output

$28.2bn

Nominal GDP (US$)

GDP reflects the overall size and economic strength of the country's economy.

65

EMEA ranked

Zambia is ranked 65 in EMEA by economic output in the region

GDP growth (%)

GDP growth explained

The chart compares how GDP has grown for Zambia, its region, and the world over the last seven years. Positive growth indicates an expanding economy; negative growth may signal contraction and affect hiring activity.

11.4%

Current rate

▲ 0.4% increase

Inflation represents the rate at which prices rise and purchasing power diminishes. High inflation may prompt employees to seek higher wages, potentially impacting company profitability and hiring strategies.

Zambia's inflation rate

14 weeks

Maternity leave

14-week paid maternity leave (6 weeks pre-birth) for 6-month employees; 5-day paid paternity leave for 12-month employees; Zambia lacks designated parental leave but offers paid Family Responsibility Leave.

6 months

Sick leave

Employees are entitled to up to 6 months of paid sick leave, with the duration depending on the contract length.

Cost of living

Cost of living index explained

The cost of living has a direct impact on salary expectations and the competitiveness of compensation packages. It can influence the appeal of certain locations for both employers and candidates.

Zambia's

Labor market

Zambia vs world population age distribution

19.6m

Population

Zambia has a population of about 19.6m. The chart compares its age distribution with the world average—useful context for workforce size and long-term hiring demand.

42 hrs

Average working full time week

In Zambia, the standard workweek is 40 hours, from Monday to Friday, with max 8 hours/day. It can extend to 6 days/week, up to 48 hours. Overtime is paid for extra hours worked.

5.9%

Current percentage

▼ 0.1% reduction

Zambia has an unhealthy unemployment rate, suggesting there may be some economic or structural challenges . Between 2022 and 2023, there was a small decrease in unemployment, suggesting continued economic stability with a slight improvement in job availability

Unemployment rate

Zambia's

Top performing companies and industries

Top industries

  • copper mining and processing
  • construction
  • foodstuffs

Ratio of males to females (by age)

67 / 52

Male

In Zambia there is a medium gap in participation rates between males and females, indicating moderate inequality with some progress towards gender parity.

Zambia's

Religion and ethnicity

Religion

In religiously diverse countries, a broad sourcing and engagement approach whilst appealing to inclusive practices resonates with this candidate market. In homogeneous environments, understanding dominant cultural norms is often more important when engaging with talent.

Ethnicity

In ethnically diverse countries, there may be a greater variety of candidates with different cultural backgrounds. Employers may need to focus more on inclusive hiring practices to attract talent from across different ethnic groups.