2022 Annual Labour Force Survey Report
Eleventh Edith
Zambia, 2022
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Reference ID
ZMB-ZSA-LFS-2022-V1.0
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Zambia Statistics Agency
Metadata
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Identification
Survey ID Number
ZMB-ZSA-LFS-2022-V1.0
Title
2022 Annual Labour Force Survey Report
Subtitle
Eleventh Edith
Country
| Name | Country code |
|---|---|
| Zambia | ZMB |
Study type
Labor Force Survey [hh/lfs]
Abstract
The report highlights Key Indicators of the Labour Market (KILM) such as employment to population ratio, labour force participation rate, unemployment rate and working conditions. It enhances planning processes in various aspects including employment creation, skills gap identification, training programmes, as well as in determining the supply and demand of labour.
Unit of Analysis
Individual
Version
Version Description
V1.0
Scope
Coverage
Geographic Coverage
National, Rural/Urban, Province
Universe
All Households
Producers and sponsors
Primary investigators
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Zambia Statistics Agency | Ministry of Finance and National Planning |
Producers
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia Statistics Agency | Ministry of Finance and National Planning | Survey Implementers |
Funding Agency/Sponsor
| Name | Abbreviation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Ministry of Labour and Social Security | Government Republic of Zambia | Partner/Funders |
| International Labour Organization | United Nations | Technical Assistant |
| Field Staff | Zamnbia Statistics Agency | Data Collection |
Sampling
Sampling Procedure
Split-Panel Sample Design
The design involves the selection of a master sample of enumeration areas (EAs) or non-institutionalised private households in rural and urban areas across the whole country. Four non-overlapping probability samples of EAs, forming a panel are selected from the master sample. One panel is to be surveyed in each quarter.
The design involves the selection of a master sample of enumeration areas (EAs) or non-institutionalised private households in rural and urban areas across the whole country. Four non-overlapping probability samples of EAs, forming a panel are selected from the master sample. One panel is to be surveyed in each quarter.
Weighting
EA weights provided
Data Collection
Dates of Data Collection
| Cycle | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Annually | 2022-01 | 2022-12 |
Time periods
| Cycle | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|
| Annually | 2022-01 | 2022-12 |
Data Collection Mode
Face-to-face CAPI interviews
Access policy
Confidentiality
The Agency shall, where statistics are designated as official statistics, protect the confidentiality and identity of the source of data. Under the provision of the Statistics ACT no.13 of 2018, ZamStats is obliged to preserve the confidentiality of respondent information in all its census and survey data Before being granted access to the dataset, all users have to formally agree: 1. To make no copies of any files or portions of files to which s/he is granted access except those authorized by the Agency. 2. Not to use any technique in an attempt to learn the identity of any person, establishment, or sampling unit not identified on public use data files. 3. To hold in strictest confidence the identification of any establishment or individual that may be inadvertently revealed in any documents, discussion, or analysis. Such inadvertent identification revealed in her/his analysis will be immediately brought to the attention of the Agency
Access conditions
Micro data records are anonymized as per procedures before these are made available to users.
Micro data files are all free but under access policy conditions:
Each dataset has an access policy: Public use file - Accessible to all, and - Licensed datasets - Accessible under conditions.
The dataset has been anonymized and is available as a Public Use Dataset. It is accessible to all for statistical and research purposes only, under the following terms and conditions:
1. The data and other materials will not be redistributed or sold to other individuals, institutions, or organizations without the written agreement of the Zambia Statistics Agency
2. The data will be used for statistical and scientific research purposes only. They will be used solely for reporting of aggregated information, and not for investigation of specific individuals or organizations.
3. No attempt will be made to re-identify respondents, and no use will be made of the identity of any person or establishment discovered inadvertently.
Micro data files are all free but under access policy conditions:
Each dataset has an access policy: Public use file - Accessible to all, and - Licensed datasets - Accessible under conditions.
The dataset has been anonymized and is available as a Public Use Dataset. It is accessible to all for statistical and research purposes only, under the following terms and conditions:
1. The data and other materials will not be redistributed or sold to other individuals, institutions, or organizations without the written agreement of the Zambia Statistics Agency
2. The data will be used for statistical and scientific research purposes only. They will be used solely for reporting of aggregated information, and not for investigation of specific individuals or organizations.
3. No attempt will be made to re-identify respondents, and no use will be made of the identity of any person or establishment discovered inadvertently.
Disclaimer and copyrights
Disclaimer
ZamStats will not bear any responsibility for the erroneous use of its data by researchers. Users should report inconsistencies in the data (both micro and aggregated) to ZamStats as soon as possible.
The user of the data acknowledges that the original collector of the data, the authorized distributor of the data, and the relevant funding agency bear no responsibility for use of the data or for interpretations or inferences based upon such use
The user of the data acknowledges that the original collector of the data, the authorized distributor of the data, and the relevant funding agency bear no responsibility for use of the data or for interpretations or inferences based upon such use
Metadata production
DDI Document ID
ZMB-ZSA-LFS-2022-V1.0
Producers
| Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zambia Statistics Agency | ZSA | Ministry of Finance and National Planning | Survey Implementers |