Exports as a capacity to import in Zambia
Zambia: Exports as a capacity to import was 36.00 billion constant LCU in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Exports as a capacity to import in Zambia, 1994–2010
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2010, exports as a capacity to import in Zambia stood at 36.00 billion constant LCU. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 58.6% on the previous year and up 1,119.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports as a capacity to import in Zambia peaked at 36.00 billion constant LCU in 2010 and was at its lowest, 838.81 million constant LCU, in 1994.
That places Zambia 129th out of 178 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports as a capacity to import in Zambia, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 838.81 million constant LCU | — |
| 1995 | 1.09 billion constant LCU | +30.3% |
| 1996 | 1.28 billion constant LCU | +17.6% |
| 1997 | 1.59 billion constant LCU | +23.8% |
| 1998 | 1.64 billion constant LCU | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 2.31 billion constant LCU | +40.9% |
| 2000 | 2.95 billion constant LCU | +28.0% |
| 2001 | 4.09 billion constant LCU | +38.5% |
| 2002 | 5.51 billion constant LCU | +34.8% |
| 2003 | 6.56 billion constant LCU | +19.1% |
| 2004 | 10.98 billion constant LCU | +67.3% |
| 2005 | 12.54 billion constant LCU | +14.2% |
| 2006 | 16.50 billion constant LCU | +31.6% |
| 2007 | 20.82 billion constant LCU | +26.2% |
| 2008 | 22.82 billion constant LCU | +9.6% |
| 2009 | 22.70 billion constant LCU | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 36.00 billion constant LCU | +58.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.46 billion constant LCU | 838.81 million constant LCU | 2.31 billion constant LCU | 6 |
| 2000s | 12.55 billion constant LCU | 2.95 billion constant LCU | 22.82 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 36.00 billion constant LCU | 36.00 billion constant LCU | 36.00 billion constant LCU | 1 |
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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)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 10.98 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 24.24 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 31,945 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 4.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.9945 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per 1,311 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth 4.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per unit of 5.82 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports as a capacity to import in Zambia?
- Exports as a capacity to import in Zambia was 36.00 billion constant LCU in 2010, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest exports as a capacity to import recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 36.00 billion constant LCU in 2010.
- What is the lowest exports as a capacity to import recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 838.81 million constant LCU in 1994.
- How does Zambia rank for exports as a capacity to import?
- Zambia ranks 129th out of 178 countries with data for 2010.
- Is exports as a capacity to import rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,119.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exports as a capacity to import equals the current price value of exports of goods and services deflated by the import price index. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.