Exports of goods and services in Zambia
Zambia: Exports of goods and services was 8.85 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Exports of goods and services in Zambia, 1994–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 8.85 billion current US$ for exports of goods and services in 2024.
That represents a change of down 21.4% on the previous year and down 16.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services in Zambia peaked at 11.72 billion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 852.34 million current US$, in 1999.
Zambia ranks 116th of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of goods and services in Zambia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1.20 billion current US$ | — |
| 1995 | 1.25 billion current US$ | +4.0% |
| 1996 | 1.02 billion current US$ | -18.2% |
| 1997 | 1.18 billion current US$ | +15.0% |
| 1998 | 870.91 million current US$ | -26.1% |
| 1999 | 852.34 million current US$ | -2.1% |
| 2000 | 861.41 million current US$ | +1.1% |
| 2001 | 1.03 billion current US$ | +19.4% |
| 2002 | 1.14 billion current US$ | +10.7% |
| 2003 | 1.26 billion current US$ | +10.6% |
| 2004 | 2.09 billion current US$ | +65.7% |
| 2005 | 2.55 billion current US$ | +22.2% |
| 2006 | 4.16 billion current US$ | +63.0% |
| 2007 | 4.72 billion current US$ | +13.6% |
| 2008 | 5.18 billion current US$ | +9.7% |
| 2009 | 4.48 billion current US$ | -13.4% |
| 2010 | 7.50 billion current US$ | +67.4% |
| 2011 | 9.49 billion current US$ | +26.5% |
| 2012 | 10.22 billion current US$ | +7.7% |
| 2013 | 11.35 billion current US$ | +11.0% |
| 2014 | 10.54 billion current US$ | -7.2% |
| 2015 | 7.89 billion current US$ | -25.1% |
| 2016 | 7.40 billion current US$ | -6.2% |
| 2017 | 9.05 billion current US$ | +22.3% |
| 2018 | 9.99 billion current US$ | +10.3% |
| 2019 | 8.07 billion current US$ | -19.2% |
| 2020 | 8.47 billion current US$ | +5.0% |
| 2021 | 11.54 billion current US$ | +36.2% |
| 2022 | 11.72 billion current US$ | +1.6% |
| 2023 | 11.26 billion current US$ | -3.9% |
| 2024 | 8.85 billion current US$ | -21.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.06 billion current US$ | 852.34 million current US$ | 1.25 billion current US$ | 6 |
| 2000s | 2.75 billion current US$ | 861.41 million current US$ | 5.18 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.15 billion current US$ | 7.40 billion current US$ | 11.35 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.37 billion current US$ | 8.47 billion current US$ | 11.72 billion current US$ | 5 |
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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)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 722.42 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 14.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 0.3533 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 465.64 current US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), annual 9.86 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 8.88 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 11,700 current LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 5.21 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of goods and services in Zambia?
- Exports of goods and services in Zambia was 8.85 billion current US$ in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest exports of goods and services recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 11.72 billion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 852.34 million current US$ in 1999.
- How does Zambia rank for exports of goods and services?
- Zambia ranks 116th out of 192 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exports of goods and services rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.0%. 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 Offices (NSOs), published as part of Exports of goods and services (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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 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.