Exports of goods and services in Zambia
Zambia: Exports of goods and services was 17.2% in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Exports of goods and services in Zambia, 1961–2010
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in annual % growth.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 17.2% for exports of goods and services in 2010.
The figure is down 71.9% on the previous year and up 667.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services in Zambia peaked at 87.5% in 1999 and was at its lowest, -14.6%, in 1966.
Zambia ranks 21st of 178 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of goods and services in Zambia, year by year
| Year | annual % growth | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | -2.6% | — |
| 1962 | 0.1% | -103.7% |
| 1963 | 6.5% | +6673.7% |
| 1964 | 17.6% | +171.8% |
| 1965 | -5.6% | -131.8% |
| 1966 | -14.6% | +160.3% |
| 1967 | 1.1% | -107.5% |
| 1968 | 7.3% | +566.8% |
| 1969 | 25.6% | +249.6% |
| 1970 | -7.9% | -131.1% |
| 1971 | -6.4% | -19.7% |
| 1972 | 13.6% | -313.4% |
| 1973 | -8.6% | -163.0% |
| 1974 | 6.0% | -170.3% |
| 1975 | -3.3% | -155.0% |
| 1976 | 21.5% | -748.8% |
| 1977 | -2.8% | -112.9% |
| 1978 | -6.4% | +132.0% |
| 1979 | -10.7% | +66.6% |
| 1980 | -3.1% | -71.3% |
| 1981 | -12.8% | +314.2% |
| 1982 | 15.7% | -223.0% |
| 1983 | -9.7% | -162.1% |
| 1984 | -6.9% | -29.6% |
| 1985 | -1.7% | -75.3% |
| 1986 | 1.9% | -211.8% |
| 1987 | -5.9% | -413.1% |
| 1988 | -5.9% | -1.4% |
| 1989 | -1.4% | -76.0% |
| 1990 | -7.2% | +414.7% |
| 1991 | 4.6% | -163.1% |
| 1992 | 3.6% | -20.7% |
| 1993 | 3.5% | -4.7% |
| 1994 | 8.8% | +153.4% |
| 1995 | -10.5% | -220.1% |
| 1996 | 12.0% | -213.9% |
| 1997 | 18.1% | +51.4% |
| 1998 | 4.7% | -73.8% |
| 1999 | 87.5% | +1744.7% |
| 2000 | -3.0% | -103.5% |
| 2001 | 20.7% | -782.9% |
| 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% | -1194.3% |
| 2010 | 17.2% | -71.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.9% | -14.6% | 25.6% | 9 |
| 1970s | -0.5% | -10.7% | 21.5% | 10 |
| 1980s | -3.0% | -12.8% | 15.7% | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.5% | -10.5% | 87.5% | 10 |
| 2000s | 28.4% | -5.6% | 61.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.2% | 17.2% | 17.2% | 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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 310.54 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0123 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 14.57 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 2.36 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 268.02 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0932 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 110.69 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 28.89 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of goods and services in Zambia?
- Exports of goods and services in Zambia was 17.2% in 2010, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest exports of goods and services recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 87.5% in 1999.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -14.6% in 1966.
- How does Zambia rank for exports of goods and services?
- Zambia ranks 21st out of 178 countries with data for 2010.
- Is exports of goods and services rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 667.7%. 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 of goods and services (annual % growth). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exports of goods includes changes in the economic ownership of goods from residents of the compiling economy to non-residents, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Exports of services includes services provided by residents to non-residents. This indicator denotes the percentage change over each previous year of the constant price (base year 2015) series in United States dollars.