2022 Annual Labour Force Survey Report
Eleventh Edith

Zambia, 2022

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Data file: 2022_Annual_LFS_Data

Cases:	47069
Variables:	468

Variables

QUARTER

CLUSTER

8. Cluster Number

PROV

1. Province

DIST

2. District

CONST

3.Constituency

WARD

4. Ward

REGION

5. Region

CSA

6. CSA

SEA

7. SEA

SBN

9. SBN

HUN

10. HUN

HHN

11. HHN

QSSIGNID

QUETIONNAIRE ASSIGN ID

PID

Name of person

Is ... Male or Female?

How old was ... at (his/her) last birthday?

What is ...'s relationship to the head of the household?

What is ...'s current marital status?

What was .....?s age at first marriage?

Is the biological mother of (NAME) still alive?

A7A

Is the biological mother of (NAME) still alive?

Has (NAME)?s parents been very sick for at least three months during the past 12 months, that he/she has been too sick to work or do normal activities?

A10

Does ......... have

A11

Does ......... have

A12

Does ......... have

A13

Does ......... have

A14

Does ......... have Difficulty with self care such as washing allover or dressing

A15

Does ......... have

A16

....Mentioned having alot of difficulties doing some things when did the first of these difficulties start

Can... read and write in any language?

Has... ever attended school?

B3A

At what age did (NAME) begin school?

B3B

Have (NAME) ever repeated any level of schooling any point in time?

B3C

Is (NAME) currently attending school?

What is the main reason ... is not currently attending school? B4

What grade/level is .... currently attending?

What is the highest grade/level of education that ... has successfully completed?

What is the field of study for the highest professional qualification ...successfully completed?

What is/was the main reason ... never attended school?

Did (NAME) participate in any business, entrepreneurship or microenterprise development training?

B10

Did (NAME) learn a trade or technical skill?

B11

What type of trade or technical skill did (NAME) learn?

B12

How did (NAME) acquire this trade or skill?

C1A

In the last 7 days, that is from [DATE] up to [DATE/yesterday], did (NAME) do any work for a wage, salary, or any other pay, even if only for one hour?

C1B

In the last 7days, did (NAME) run or do any kind of business, farming or other activity to generate income, even if only for one hour?

C1C

In the last 7days, did (NAME) help a member of the household or family with his/her paid job or business?

C2A

In the last (7days), did (NAME) have a paid job or a business to which (NAME) expects to return?

C2B

Does (NAME) usually help in any business run by the household or family but was absent for the last (7days)?

C2C

Why was (NAME) absent from work during the last (7days)?

C2D

Including the time that (NAME) has been absent, will (NAME) return to that same job / business within 3 months or less?

C2E

Does (NAME) (continue to) receive an income from his/her job during this absence?

C3A

Was this work that you mentioned in...?

C3B

In the last 7 days did (NAME) do any work in farming, rearing animals or fishing?

C3C

Thinking about the products (NAME) worked on, are they mainly intended for sale or for family use?

D1A

During the last 7 days did (NAME) have more than one job/business?

D1B

How many jobs/business did (Name) have in the last 7 days?

D1_TITLE

In his/her main job/business, what kind of work does (NAME) usually do? TITLE

D1_DESC

In his/her main job/business, what kind of work does (NAME) usually do? DESCRIPTIONS

D1_ISCO

In his/her main job/business, what kind of work does (NAME) usually do? CODE

D2_NAME_OF_EST

In his/her workplace, what kind of business/activity is mainly carried out? Name of est.

D2_MAIN_ACTIVITIES

In his/her workplace, what kind of business/activity is mainly carried out? Main Activities.

D2_ISIC

In his/her workplace, what kind of business/activity is mainly carried out?ISIC CODE

D3_YEAR

When did ??? start working for this employer or start this business?IN YEARS

D3_MONTHS

When did ??? start working for this employer or start this business? IN MONTHS

Where is??place of work located?

Does?..work in????

How many persons, including.....work at this place of work/business?

At what age did NAME start work for the first time in his /her life

D7_A

What is the main reason that (NAME) is doing this work?

D7_B

What is the main reason that (NAME) is doing this work?

D7_C

During the last 7 days when did(NAME) usually carry out these activities

D7_D

During the last 7 days when did (NAME) usually carry out these activities

Is (NAME)?s work....? READ OUT

What is the total duration of [NAME]?s contract/agreement with his/her employer?

D10

Does the employer contribute to any social security scheme for....... ?

D11

Is ? entitled to paid leave in his/her main job?

D12

Is ?. entitled to paid sick leave in case of illness or injury?

D13

Is .... entitled to paid paternity/ maternity leave?

D14

On this job, is ?. a member of any trade union?

D15

Who determines (Name) annual salary increments?

D16

Does ?.?s employer deduct income tax from his/her salary?

D17

Is (Name) entitled to medical insurance benefits from his/her employer?

D18

Is ?. employed on the basis of a written contract or an oral agreement?

D19

Is the establishment/business where ?. works registered with....?

D20

Is the establishment/business where ?. works registered with Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA)?

D21

Does Establishment where .... work keep books of accounts

E1AA

Thinking about the last 7 Days, how many hours ?? work his/her on Sunday Main job?

E1AB

Thinking about the last 7 Days, how many hours ?? work his/her on Sunday other jobs?

E1AC

Thinking about the last 7 Days, how many hours ?? work his/her on Monday Main job?

E1AD

Thinking about the last 7 Days, how many hours ?? work his/her on Monday other jobs?

E1AE

Thinking about the last 7 Days, how many hours ?? work his/her on Tuesday Main job?

E1AF

Thinking about the last 7 Days, how many hours ?? work his/her on Tuesday other jobs?

E1AG

Thinking about the last 7 Days, how many hours ?? work his/her on Wednesday Main job?

E1AH

Thinking about the last 7 Days, how many hours ?? work his/her on Wednesday other jobs?

E1AI

Thinking about the last 7 Days, how many hours ?? work his/her on Thursday Main job?

E1AJ

Thinking about the last 7 Days, how many hours ?? work his/her on Thursday other jobs?

E1AK

Thinking about the last 7 Days, how many hours ?? work his/her on Friday Main job?

E1AL

Thinking about the last 7 Days, how many hours ?? work his/her on Friday other jobs?

E1AM

Thinking about the last 7 Days, how many hours ?? work his/her on Saturday Main job?

E1AN

Thinking about the last 7 Days, how many hours ?? work his/her on Saturday other jobs?

Is [NAME] main job/business??.?

E3A

How many hours does (NAME) usually work per week in his/her...? Main job

E3B

How many hours does (NAME) usually work per week in his/her...? All other jobs

E3C

How many hours does (NAME) usually work per week in his/her...? OVERALL TOTAL

During the last 30 days, that is from [DATE] up to [yesterday], did (NAME) look for additional or other paid work?

Would (NAME) want to work more hours per week than usually worked, provided the extra hours are paid?

Could (NAME) start working more hours within the next two weeks?

How many additional hours could (NAME) work

Does (NAME) want to change his/her current employment situation?

What is the main reason why (NAME) wants to change his/her current employment situation?

E10

What is the main reason why (NAME) worked less hours last week/7days

FA1

What is the frequency of .....'s income/earnings in his/her main job?

FA2

Do you usually receive any tips or commission?

FA3

What is your annually/monthly/weekly/daily/hourly wage or salary before deductions?

FA4

If amount not stated

FB1

What is the easiest for you to tell us your earnings after expenses? Would it be??..?

FB2

What are your annual/monthly/weekly/daily/hourly earnings after expenses?

FB3

If amount not stated

FB4

For those who do not know or refuse, please provide a range as guided below

During the last 30 days, that is from [DATE] up to [DATE/yesterday], did (NAME) do anything to find a paid job/business

What did (NAME) mainly do in the last 30 days to find a job or start a business?

G2_APPLY_PROSPECTVE_EMPLOYERS

Apply to prospective employers

G2_PLACE_ANSWER_JOBADVERT

Place or answer job advertisements

G2_READ_JOB_ADVERT

Study or read job advertisements

G2_REGISTER_WITH_EMPLOYMENT_CENT

G2_REGISTER_WITH_PRIVATE_RECRUIT

G2_TEST_INTERVIEW

Take a test or interview

G2_SEEK_HELP_RELATIVES

Seek help from relatives, friends, others

G2_CHECK_FACTORIES

Check at factories, work sites

G2_WAIT_ON_STREET

Wait on the street to be recruited

G2_SEEK_FINANCIAL_HELP

Seek financial help to start a business

G2_LOOK_FOR_LAND_BUILDING

Look for land, building, equipment, materials to start a business

G2_APPLY_FOR_PERMIT

Apply for permit or license to start a business

G2_WEBSITE_JOBPORTAL

Website/ Job portal

G2_OTHER_SPECIFY

Other

What is the main reason why (NAME) did not try to find a paid job or start a business in the last 30 days?

If (a/the) job or business opportunity had been available could (NAME) have started working last week?

What is the main reason why (NAME) is not available to start working in the next two weeks?

For how long has (NAME) been without work and trying to find a paid job or start a business?

H_GROW_CROPS

Grow any crops, vegetables or fruits

H_GATHER_FOODSTUFF_WILDFRUITS

Gather other foodstuff such as [wild berries, mushrooms]

H_REAR_ANIMALS

Rear or tend animals

H_FISH

Fish or collect shellfish

H_HUNT

Hunt

How many hours did (NAME) spend on these activities in the last 7 days?

Which type of animals or products mainly for consumption by the household was (NAME) working on?

During the last 7 days, did (NAME) spend any time providing care, help or assistance to household members aged 18 years or older because of a disability, illness, or problems related to old age?

How many hours did (NAME) spend on these activities during the last 7days?

Did (NAME) spend any time looking after children aged 17 years or younger living in this household?

How many hours did (NAME) spend on these activities during the last 7days?

H8A

During the last 7 days how much time did (NAME) spend on Cleaning the house, washing clothes, cooking or shopping for the household

H8B

During the last 7 days how much time did (NAME) spend on Preparing and preserving food, such as [ Mealie meal, dried fish/meat, cassava, ].

H8C

During the last 7 days how much time did (NAME) spend on Making goods for use by the household, such as [furniture, pottery, baskets, clothing, mats].

H8D

During the last 7 days how much time did (NAME) spend on Paying household bills or arranging services to fix or maintain the household?s dwelling or car

H8E

During the last 7 days how much time did (NAME) spend on Doing repairs or maintenance works, such as [fixing broken appliances or fixtures, painting walls, etc]

H8F

During the last 7 days how much time did (NAME) spend on Doing construction work to renovate, extend or build the household?s dwelling.

H8G

During the last 7 days how much time did (NAME) spend on Fetching water from natural or public sources for use by the household

H8H

During the last 7 days how much time did (NAME) spend on Collecting firewood or other natural products for use as fuel by the household

I1A

Has (NAME) fallen ill or been injured in the last 12 months?

I1B

How often were (NAME) injured or ill in the last twelve months

I1C

How serious was most recent illness or injury (NAME) got?

Thinking of the Past 12 months has (NAME) suffered any occupational injury (personal injury or disease) resulting from an occupational accident at work or in the course of your work?

I3_SUPERFICIAL_INJURIES

Superficial injuries or open wounds

I3_FRACTURES

Fractures

I3_DISLOCATION

Dislocations, sprains or strains

I3_BURNS_CORROSION

Burns, corrosions, scalds or frostbite

I3_BREATHING_PROBLEMS

Breathing problems

I3_EYE_PROBLEMS

Eye problems

I3_SKIN_PROBLEMS

Skin problems

I3_STOMACH_DIARRHOEA

Stomach problems/diarrhoea

I3_FEVER

Fever

I3_EXTREME_FATIGUE

Extreme fatigue

I3_OTHER_SPECIFY

other specify

Thinking about (NAME)?s most serious illness/injury, how did this/ these affect (NAME)?s work/schooling?

How many occupational injuries has (NAME) had in the last 12 months that have kept (NAME) away from normal job for more than one day not counting the day of the accident?

Where was (NAME) when the accident took place? Was S/He?

: How soon was???. able to resume work or normal duty after the accident?

specify Number of Days

Does (NAME) carry heavy loads in Her/his daily activities (work, school, etc)?

I10

Has (NAME) ever operated machinery/ equipment in any activity (NAME) were involved?

I11A

What type of tools, equipment or machines does (NAME) use at work?

I11B

What type of tools, equipment or machines does (NAME) use at work?

I12_DUST_FUMES

Dust, fumes

I12_FIRE_GAS

Fire, gas, flames, extreme temperatures, humidity

I12_LOUD_NOISE

Loud noise levels or damaging vibrations

I12_SNAKE_BITE

Snake bite/ insect stings (poisonous)

I12_DANGEROUS_TOOLS

Dangerous tools (knives etc)

I12_WORK_UNDERGROUND

Work underground

I12_WORK_DANGEROUS_HEIGHTS

Work at dangerous heights

I12_WORK_IN_WATER_RIVER

Work in water/ lake/ pond/ river

I12_WORK_CONFINED

Workplace too dark or in confined spaces

I12_INSUFFICIENT_VENTILATION

Insufficient ventilation

I12_CHEMICALS

Chemicals (pesticides, glues, etc)

I12_EXPLOSIVES

Explosives

I12_OTHER_PROCESES_CONDITIONS

Other things, processes or conditions bad for your health or safety

I12_NOTAPPLICABLE

Not applicable

I13_CONSTANTLY_SHOUTED_AT

Has (NAME) ever been subject to the following at work?

I13_REPEATEDLY_INSULTED

Has (NAME) ever been subject to the following at work?

I13_BEATEN_PHYSICALLY_HURT

Has (NAME) ever been subject to the following at work?

I13_SEXUALY_ABUSED

Has (NAME) ever been subject to the following at work?

I13_OTHER

Has (NAME) ever been subject to the following at work?

J1_A

In which Country was ........ born?

J1_A_COUNTRY

specify the country in which ....... was born?

J2_A_NATIONALITY

What is 's Nationality

J2_A_OTHER_NATIONALITY

Does ......... have any other Nationality

J3_A

Has ........ Moved from another country to Zambia in the last 12 months

J4_A_YEAR

When did ........... move to Zambia (the most recent move)? Give year

J5_A_COUNTRY

In which Country was ....... living before ....... moved to Zambia?

J6_A

What was the main reason for............. moving to Zambia

J7_A

With whom did (NAME) move?

J8_A_HAS_NAME_TRAVELLED_ABROAD

J8_A: In the past 12 months, has (NAME) travelled abroad for work?

J9_A_HOW_MANY_TRIPS

J9_A: How many trips has (NAME) made

J10_A_TRAVEL_ABROAD_TO_PROVIDE_S

J10_A: Did (NAME) travel abroad to provide a service in the destination country?

J12_A_WHAT_WAS_THE_COST_OF_SERVI

J12_A: Approximately, what was the cost of the service?

J13_B

Does ..... send Money to back home abroad

J14_B

How much does......... send

J15_B

How does ..........send this money

J16_B

How Much on Average does ...... pay as fees for the money sent

J17_B

How often does ....... send

J1_C_DIST

In which Dist was ........ born?

J2_C

Has ....... Moved from one district to another in the last 12 Months

J3_C_MONTH

When did you move to this district (the most recent move)? Give year and month

J3_C_YEAR

When did ........... move to this district (the most recent move)? Give year

J4_C_DISTICT

in which district was ....... living before he / she moved to the district you presently reside in

J5_C

What was the main reason why (name) decided to leave the household?

J6_C

With whom did (NAME) move?

L1_WATER

During the last 7 days did (NAME) Fetch Water for the household?

L1_FIREWOOD

During the last 7 days did (NAME) Fetch Firewood for the household?

L1_COOK

During the last 7 days did (NAME) Cook for the household?

L1_CLEAN

During the last 7 days did (NAME) Clean for the household?

L1_WASH

During the last 7 days did (NAME) Washing clothes for the household?

L1_CARING

During the last 7 days did (NAME) Caring for children/ old/ sick for the household?

L1_OTHER

During the last 7 days did (NAME) other for the household?

L1_SPEC

During the last 7 days did (NAME) other for the household?

L2_MONDAY

During each day of the last seven days how many hours did you do such

L2_TUESDAY

During each day of the last seven days how many hours did you do such

L2_WEDNESDAY

During each day of the last seven days how many hours did you do such

L2_THURSDAY

During each day of the last seven days how many hours did you do such

L2_FRIDAY

During each day of the last seven days how many hours did you do such

L2_SATURDAY

During each day of the last seven days how many hours did you do such

L2_SUNDAY

During each day of the last seven days how many hours did you do such

During the last 7 days when did you usually carry out these activities

Thinking about the last 7 days did (NAME) usually carry out these activities:

P1A_SAVINGS

Savings

P1B_WAREHOUSE

warehouse receipting

P1C_INSUARANCE

Insurance

P1D_BANK_ACCOUNTS

Bank Accounts

P1E_USES_OF_DEBT

Different uses of debt

P1F_CREDT_GUARANTE_SCHEM

Credit Guarantee Scheme

P1G_MOVABLE_COLLATERAL

Movable Collateral Facilities

P1H_MOBILE_MONEY

Mobile money services

P1I_CREDIT_BUREAU

Role of the Credit Reference Bureau

P1J_INVESTMENTS

investments

P1K_GROUPS_VILLAGE_SAVINGS

Savings groups/ village savings

P1L_PENSIONS_MICRO_PENSIONS

P1Pensions/ Micro Pensions

P2A_NRC

National registration card

P2B_DRIVERS_LICENCE

Driver's license

P2C_PASSPORT

Passport

P2D_PAYSLIP

Payslip from employer

P2E_LEASE_RENTAL

Lease or rental agreement in your Name

P2F_SUBSCRIPTION

Subscription (e.g. satellite TV) in your name

P2G_TPN

Tax identification form in your name

P2H_ELECT_WATER_BILL

Electricity/water bill in your name

P2I_INSUANCE_POLICY

Insurance policy i

P2J_TELEPHONE_BILL

Telephone/Zamtel bill in your name

P2K_TITLE_DEED

Title deed in your name

P2L_WHITEBOOK

white book

P3A_PAYBILLS_ONTIME

Pay all bills on time

P3B_SPENDING_PLAN

Use a spending plan or budget

P3C_EMERGENCE_PLAN

Have a financial emergency plan

P3D_SETTING_GOALS

Financial planning and setting goals for the future

P4A_CASH

Cash

P4B_ATMDEBT_CARD

ATM/Debit card

P4C_CREDIT_CARD

Credit card

P4D_BANK_TRANSFER

Bank transfer

P4E_MOBILE_MONEY

Mobile Money

P5_MOST_IMPORTANT

Which of these is most important to have to be able to manage your finances on a daily basis? Read out; Single mention

P6A_BANK

Bank

P6B_MFI

Microfinance institution (MFI) such as Madison Finance

P6C_LENDER

Lender such as Meanwood Finance

P6D_INSUARANCE_SEVICES

Insuarance Services

P6E_PENSIONS

Pensions

P6F_FUND_MANAGER

Insurance or Fund Manager

P6G_CHILIMBA

Chilimba

P6H_SERVING_GROUPS

Saving group

P6I_SACCO

Savings and credit cooperative (SACCO)

P6J_VILLAGE_BANKING

Village Banking

P6K_MOBILE_MONEY

Mobile money services

P6L_SOMEONE_IN_COMMUNITY

Someone in the community ( Family or Friends)

P6M_FAMILY_FRIENDS

Family/friends

P6_OTHER

OTHER

P7_USE_BANK

When you use a bank do you use it ?

P8A_ATM_DEBIT_CARD

ATM/debit card

P8B_MONEY_TRANSFER

Money transfer (without using a mobile

P8C_MOBILE_BANKING

Mobile banking

P8D_CHEQUE_ACCOUNT

Current/cheque account

P8E_SAVINGS_ACCOUNT

Savings account

P8F_FIXED_DEPOSIT

Fixed deposit account

P8G_INTERNET_BANKING

internet banking

Total: 468

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2022 Annual Labour Force Survey Report Eleventh Edith

Zambia, 2022

Data file: 2022_Annual_LFS_Data

Variables

2022 Annual Labour Force Survey Report
Eleventh Edith