Zimbabwe ZW: Labour Force

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | Person | World Bank

Zimbabwe ZW: Labour Force data was reported at 8,123,245.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 7,887,416.000 Person for 2016. Zimbabwe ZW: Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 5,993,330.500 Person from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,123,245.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 4,089,726.000 Person in 1990. Zimbabwe ZW: Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Zimbabwe – Table ZW.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes people who are currently employed and people who are unemployed but seeking work as well as first-time job-seekers. Not everyone who works is included, however. Unpaid workers, family workers, and students are often omitted, and some countries do not count members of the armed forces. Labor force size tends to vary during the year as seasonal workers enter and leave.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database and World Bank population estimates. Labor data retrieved in September 2018.; Sum; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

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What was Zimbabwe's Zimbabwe ZW: Labour Force in 2017?

Last Previous Min Max Unit Frequency Range
8,123,245.00 2017 7,887,416.00 2016 4,089,726.00 1990 8,123,245.00 2017 Person yearly 1990 - 2017

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Forecast: GDP PPP Per Capita (PPP Intl $) 3,026.144 2028 yearly 1998 - 2028
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Forecast: Government Expenditure (USD bn) 854,368.270 2028 yearly 2005 - 2028
Forecast: Government Net Debt (USD bn) 1,763,004.390 2028 yearly 2005 - 2028
Forecast: Government Revenue (USD bn) 767,003.190 2028 yearly 2005 - 2028
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Forecast: Population (Person mn) 17.729 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Forecast: Unemployment Rate (%) 0.000 yearly -
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Forecast: Consumer Price Index Growth (%) 20.810 2028 yearly 1981 - 2028
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Forecast: Current Account Balance (USD bn) -0.550 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028

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