Zimbabwe Unemployment Rate 1991-2023
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
- Zimbabwe unemployment rate for 2021 was 5.17%, a 0.18% decline from 2020.
- Zimbabwe unemployment rate for 2020 was 5.35%, a 0.52% increase from 2019.
- Zimbabwe unemployment rate for 2019 was 4.83%, a 0.04% increase from 2018.
- Zimbabwe unemployment rate for 2018 was 4.80%, a 0.01% increase from 2017.
Zimbabwe Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
Year |
Unemployment Rate (%) |
Annual Change |
2021 |
5.17% |
-0.18% |
2020 |
5.35% |
0.52% |
2019 |
4.83% |
0.04% |
2018 |
4.80% |
0.01% |
2017 |
4.79% |
0.00% |
2016 |
4.79% |
0.01% |
2015 |
4.78% |
0.01% |
2014 |
4.77% |
-0.21% |
2013 |
4.98% |
-0.17% |
2012 |
5.15% |
-0.22% |
2011 |
5.37% |
0.16% |
2010 |
5.21% |
0.13% |
2009 |
5.08% |
0.07% |
2008 |
5.01% |
0.19% |
2007 |
4.83% |
0.15% |
2006 |
4.68% |
0.14% |
2005 |
4.54% |
0.15% |
2004 |
4.39% |
-0.36% |
2003 |
4.75% |
-0.31% |
2002 |
5.06% |
-0.29% |
2001 |
5.36% |
-0.33% |
2000 |
5.69% |
-0.31% |
1999 |
6.00% |
-0.46% |
1998 |
6.46% |
-0.47% |
1997 |
6.93% |
0.68% |
1996 |
6.25% |
0.62% |
1995 |
5.63% |
0.67% |
1994 |
4.96% |
-0.01% |
1993 |
4.97% |
-0.02% |
1992 |
4.99% |
0.05% |
1991 |
4.94% |
0.05% |