Annual growth of exports of goods and services in Zambia

Zambia: Annual growth of exports of goods and services was 17.2% in 2010. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2010)
17.2%
Change on year
down 71.9%
World rank
22nd
of 176 countries
All-time high
61.3%
in 2009
All-time low
-5.6%
in 2008
Years of data
11
2000–2010

Annual growth of exports of goods and services in Zambia, 2000–2010

02040602000200520102000: -3 %2001: 20.7 %2002: 34.8 %2003: 57.9 %2004: 57.2 %2005: 39.8 %2006: 10.4 %2007: 10.7 %2008: -5.6 %2009: 61.3 %2010: 17.2 %

Source: World Bank – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

Zambia recorded 17.2% for annual growth of exports of goods and services in 2010.

That represents a change of down 71.9% on the previous year and up 667.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual growth of exports of goods and services in Zambia peaked at 61.3% in 2009 and was at its lowest, -5.6%, in 2008.

Zambia ranks 22nd of 176 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Annual growth of exports of goods and services in Zambia, year by year

Annual values for Annual growth of exports of goods and services in Zambia, 2000 to 2010.
Year % Change
2000 -3.0%
2001 20.7% -782.2%
2002 34.8% +67.9%
2003 57.9% +66.3%
2004 57.2% -1.3%
2005 39.8% -30.5%
2006 10.4% -73.8%
2007 10.7% +2.8%
2008 -5.6% -152.3%
2009 61.3% -1195.2%
2010 17.2% -71.9%

Zambia compared with similar countries

  • Zambia's 17.2% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.7%, 6.5× the median. (44 countries reporting)
  • Zambia's 17.2% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.5%, 3.8× the median. (45 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 28.4% -5.6% 61.3% 10
2010s 17.2% 17.2% 17.2% 1

Countries ranked near Zambia

  1. 19 Argentina 19.8% compare
  2. 20 Marshall Islands 18.7% compare
  3. 21 Gambia 17.5% compare
  4. 23 Tanzania, United Republic of 16.4% compare
  5. 24 Rwanda 16.0% compare
  6. 25 Viet Nam 15.5% compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual growth of exports of goods and services in Zambia?
Annual growth of exports of goods and services in Zambia was 17.2% in 2010, according to World Bank – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest annual growth of exports of goods and services recorded in Zambia?
The highest recorded value was 61.3% in 2009.
What is the lowest annual growth of exports of goods and services recorded in Zambia?
The lowest recorded value was -5.6% in 2008.
How does Zambia rank for annual growth of exports of goods and services?
Zambia ranks 22nd out of 176 countries with data for 2010.
Is annual growth of exports of goods and services rising or falling in Zambia?
Over the last ten years it is up 667.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Zambia data come from?
The figures come from World Bank – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual growth of exports of goods and services. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Annual growth of exports of goods and services
Unit
%
Source
World Bank – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
176 places, 3,966 data points, 2000–2024
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