Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP in Zambia
Zambia: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP was 4.92 Percent per annum in 2029. ◆ Volatile
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP in Zambia, 1990–2029
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percent per annum.
Analysis
In 2029, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 02 - annual real gdp in Zambia stood at 4.92 Percent per annum.
The figure is down 1.1% on the previous year and up 241.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 02 - annual real gdp in Zambia peaked at 10.3 Percent per annum in 2010 and was at its lowest, -13.31 Percent per annum, in 1994.
Zambia ranks 33rd of 166 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Percent per annum | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | -0.5785 Percent per annum | — |
| 1991 | -0.6664 Percent per annum | +15.2% |
| 1992 | 2.05 Percent per annum | -407.9% |
| 1993 | -0.0773 Percent per annum | -103.8% |
| 1994 | -13.31 Percent per annum | +17108.3% |
| 1995 | 2.9 Percent per annum | -121.8% |
| 1996 | 6.22 Percent per annum | +114.6% |
| 1997 | 3.81 Percent per annum | -38.7% |
| 1998 | -0.3857 Percent per annum | -110.1% |
| 1999 | 4.65 Percent per annum | -1305.5% |
| 2000 | 3.9 Percent per annum | -16.2% |
| 2001 | 5.32 Percent per annum | +36.4% |
| 2002 | 4.51 Percent per annum | -15.3% |
| 2003 | 6.94 Percent per annum | +54.1% |
| 2004 | 7.03 Percent per annum | +1.3% |
| 2005 | 7.24 Percent per annum | +2.9% |
| 2006 | 7.9 Percent per annum | +9.2% |
| 2007 | 8.35 Percent per annum | +5.7% |
| 2008 | 7.77 Percent per annum | -6.9% |
| 2009 | 9.22 Percent per annum | +18.6% |
| 2010 | 10.3 Percent per annum | +11.7% |
| 2011 | 5.56 Percent per annum | -46.0% |
| 2012 | 7.6 Percent per annum | +36.5% |
| 2013 | 5.06 Percent per annum | -33.4% |
| 2014 | 4.7 Percent per annum | -7.1% |
| 2015 | 2.92 Percent per annum | -37.8% |
| 2016 | 3.78 Percent per annum | +29.3% |
| 2017 | 3.5 Percent per annum | -7.2% |
| 2018 | 4.03 Percent per annum | +15.1% |
| 2019 | 1.44 Percent per annum | -64.3% |
| 2020 | -2.79 Percent per annum | -293.2% |
| 2021 | 6.23 Percent per annum | -323.9% |
| 2022 | 5.25 Percent per annum | -15.8% |
| 2023 | 4.33 Percent per annum | -17.5% |
| 2024 | 4.71 Percent per annum | +8.9% |
| 2025 | 4.85 Percent per annum | +2.8% |
| 2026 | 4.77 Percent per annum | -1.6% |
| 2027 | 4.93 Percent per annum | +3.3% |
| 2028 | 4.98 Percent per annum | +1.0% |
| 2029 | 4.92 Percent per annum | -1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.4616 Percent per annum | -13.31 Percent per annum | 6.22 Percent per annum | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.82 Percent per annum | 3.9 Percent per annum | 9.22 Percent per annum | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.89 Percent per annum | 1.44 Percent per annum | 10.3 Percent per annum | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.22 Percent per annum | -2.79 Percent per annum | 6.23 Percent per annum | 10 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 32 Poland 3.01 Percent per annum compare
- 32 Burkina Faso 4.98 Percent per annum compare
- 33 Timor-Leste 3 Percent per annum compare
- 34 Slovenia 2.7 Percent per annum compare
- 34 Mali 4.9 Percent per annum compare
- 35 Malawi 4.6 Percent per annum compare
- 36 Lao People's Democratic Republic 4.6 Percent per annum compare
More economy & growth data for Zambia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.31 Percent per annum (2029)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate -32.4 % change on previous year (2024)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2755 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per capita 327.08 current US$ per person (2024)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate -12.48 % change on previous year (2024)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 7.21 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per capita 8,559 current LCU per person (2024)
- External balance on goods and services (current US$), annual growth 97.55 % change on previous year (2024)
- External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth 155.74 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), annual 58.8 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 02 - annual real gdp in Zambia?
- Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 02 - annual real gdp in Zambia was 4.92 Percent per annum in 2029, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 02 - annual real gdp recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 10.3 Percent per annum in 2010.
- What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 02 - annual real gdp recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -13.31 Percent per annum in 1994.
- How does Zambia rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 02 - annual real gdp?
- Zambia ranks 33rd out of 166 countries with data for 2029.
- Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 02 - annual real gdp rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 241.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP growth rate — Growth rate of real gross domestic product. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 2 shows the full time series of annual real GDP growth, up to present, and including projected real GDP growth rates over the next five years.