Adjusted net national income in Zambia
Zambia: Adjusted net national income was 11.97 billion current US$ in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
11.97 billion current US$
Change on year
down 9.4%
World rank
125th
of 184 countries
All-time high
21.64 billion current US$
in 2014
All-time low
884.48 million current US$
in 1986
Years of data
51
1971–2021
Adjusted net national income in Zambia, 1971–2021
Source: Staff estimates, World Bank (WB). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for adjusted net national income in Zambia is 11.97 billion current US$, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.4% on the previous year and down 29.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adjusted net national income in Zambia peaked at 21.64 billion current US$ in 2014 and was at its lowest, 884.48 million current US$, in 1986.
That places Zambia 125th out of 184 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Adjusted net national income in Zambia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1.15 billion current US$ | — |
| 1972 | 1.28 billion current US$ | +11.8% |
| 1973 | 1.26 billion current US$ | -1.3% |
| 1974 | 1.97 billion current US$ | +55.7% |
| 1975 | 1.79 billion current US$ | -9.2% |
| 1976 | 1.80 billion current US$ | +0.6% |
| 1977 | 1.75 billion current US$ | -2.5% |
| 1978 | 2.04 billion current US$ | +16.3% |
| 1979 | 2.27 billion current US$ | +11.6% |
| 1980 | 2.66 billion current US$ | +17.1% |
| 1981 | 3.07 billion current US$ | +15.5% |
| 1982 | 3.06 billion current US$ | -0.3% |
| 1983 | 2.42 billion current US$ | -21.0% |
| 1984 | 1.94 billion current US$ | -19.9% |
| 1985 | 1.55 billion current US$ | -20.2% |
| 1986 | 884.48 million current US$ | -42.8% |
| 1987 | 1.31 billion current US$ | +47.7% |
| 1988 | 2.27 billion current US$ | +73.8% |
| 1989 | 2.44 billion current US$ | +7.3% |
| 1990 | 2.02 billion current US$ | -17.0% |
| 1991 | 2.23 billion current US$ | +10.0% |
| 1992 | 2.14 billion current US$ | -3.9% |
| 1993 | 2.34 billion current US$ | +9.1% |
| 1994 | 2.69 billion current US$ | +15.3% |
| 1995 | 2.72 billion current US$ | +1.1% |
| 1996 | 2.58 billion current US$ | -5.2% |
| 1997 | 3.15 billion current US$ | +22.2% |
| 1998 | 2.52 billion current US$ | -20.2% |
| 1999 | 2.55 billion current US$ | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 2.58 billion current US$ | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 3.04 billion current US$ | +17.9% |
| 2002 | 3.08 billion current US$ | +1.4% |
| 2003 | 3.51 billion current US$ | +13.7% |
| 2004 | 4.28 billion current US$ | +22.1% |
| 2005 | 5.70 billion current US$ | +33.0% |
| 2006 | 8.28 billion current US$ | +45.3% |
| 2007 | 8.66 billion current US$ | +4.6% |
| 2008 | 12.24 billion current US$ | +41.4% |
| 2009 | 11.25 billion current US$ | -8.1% |
| 2010 | 13.77 billion current US$ | +22.4% |
| 2011 | 16.88 billion current US$ | +22.6% |
| 2012 | 19.83 billion current US$ | +17.4% |
| 2013 | 21.47 billion current US$ | +8.3% |
| 2014 | 21.64 billion current US$ | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 17.06 billion current US$ | -21.2% |
| 2016 | 16.58 billion current US$ | -2.9% |
| 2017 | 19.70 billion current US$ | +18.8% |
| 2018 | 20.38 billion current US$ | +3.5% |
| 2019 | 18.57 billion current US$ | -8.9% |
| 2020 | 13.22 billion current US$ | -28.8% |
| 2021 | 11.97 billion current US$ | -9.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.70 billion current US$ | 1.15 billion current US$ | 2.27 billion current US$ | 9 |
| 1980s | 2.16 billion current US$ | 884.48 million current US$ | 3.07 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.49 billion current US$ | 2.02 billion current US$ | 3.15 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.26 billion current US$ | 2.58 billion current US$ | 12.24 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.59 billion current US$ | 13.77 billion current US$ | 21.64 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.59 billion current US$ | 11.97 billion current US$ | 13.22 billion current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 122 Botswana 13.10 billion current US$ compare
- 123 Madagascar 12.50 billion current US$ compare
- 124 Republic of Moldova 12.34 billion current US$ compare
- 126 Mozambique 11.75 billion current US$ compare
- 127 Guinea 11.72 billion current US$ compare
- 128 Nicaragua 11.61 billion current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Zambia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.31 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.92 Percent per annum (2029)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU), annual 10.38 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), annual growth rate -14.86 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0353 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per capita 46.51 current US$ per person (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), annual growth rate -18.25 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.8868 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per capita 1,169 current LCU per person (2025)
- Special drawing rights per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.033 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adjusted net national income in Zambia?
- Adjusted net national income in Zambia was 11.97 billion current US$ in 2021, according to Staff estimates, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest adjusted net national income recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 21.64 billion current US$ in 2014.
- What is the lowest adjusted net national income recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 884.48 million current US$ in 1986.
- How does Zambia rank for adjusted net national income?
- Zambia ranks 125th out of 184 countries with data for 2021.
- Is adjusted net national income rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Staff estimates, World Bank (WB), published as part of Adjusted net national income (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Adjusted net national income is GNI minus consumption of fixed capital and natural resources depletion. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.