Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP (LCU) in Zambia
Zambia: Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP (LCU) was 15.89 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Zambia, 2010–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 15.89 current LCU per US$ of GDP for final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per unit of gdp in 2024. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
The figure is up 30.1% on the previous year and up 333.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Zambia peaked at 15.89 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2.95 current LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2011.
That places Zambia 92nd out of 188 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP (LCU) in Zambia, year by year
| Year | current LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.07 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 2011 | 2.95 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.9% |
| 2012 | 3.04 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 3.21 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.4% |
| 2014 | 3.66 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +14.3% |
| 2015 | 5.3 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +44.5% |
| 2016 | 6.24 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +17.9% |
| 2017 | 5.11 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -18.2% |
| 2018 | 6.02 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +18.0% |
| 2019 | 7.72 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +28.1% |
| 2020 | 9.54 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +23.6% |
| 2021 | 9.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 8.47 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.9% |
| 2023 | 12.21 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +44.1% |
| 2024 | 15.89 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +30.1% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 15.89 current LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 92.21 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 17% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 15.89 current LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 390.28 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 4% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.63 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.95 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 7.72 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.12 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 8.47 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 15.89 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 89 Sierra Leone 19.06 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 90 Moldova 18.23 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 91 Namibia 17.99 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 93 Mexico 15.78 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 94 Eswatini 15.57 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 95 South Africa 15.16 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.19 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.1053 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 138.75 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 7.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0769 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 101.32 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0464 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Zambia?
- Final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Zambia was 15.89 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 15.89 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024.
- What is the lowest final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.95 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2011.
- How does Zambia rank for final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Zambia ranks 92nd out of 188 countries with data for 2024.
- Is final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 333.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.