GDP deflator, index in Zambia
Zambia: GDP deflator, index was 321.07 2000=100; US$ series in 2011. ◆ Volatile
GDP deflator, index in Zambia, 1960–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in 2000=100; US$ series.
Analysis
In 2011, gdp deflator, index in Zambia stood at 321.07 2000=100; US$ series. That is the highest value across all 52 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.4% on the previous year and up 199.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp deflator, index in Zambia peaked at 321.07 2000=100; US$ series in 2011 and was at its lowest, 40.39 2000=100; US$ series, in 1961.
Zambia ranks 4th of 51 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP deflator, index in Zambia, year by year
| Year | 2000=100; US$ series | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 41.92 2000=100; US$ series | — |
| 1961 | 40.39 2000=100; US$ series | -3.7% |
| 1962 | 41.23 2000=100; US$ series | +2.1% |
| 1963 | 41.4 2000=100; US$ series | +0.4% |
| 1964 | 43.09 2000=100; US$ series | +4.1% |
| 1965 | 47.65 2000=100; US$ series | +10.6% |
| 1966 | 58.92 2000=100; US$ series | +23.6% |
| 1967 | 59.07 2000=100; US$ series | +0.3% |
| 1968 | 68.49 2000=100; US$ series | +15.9% |
| 1969 | 84.2 2000=100; US$ series | +22.9% |
| 1970 | 74.61 2000=100; US$ series | -11.4% |
| 1971 | 69.02 2000=100; US$ series | -7.5% |
| 1972 | 71.57 2000=100; US$ series | +3.7% |
| 1973 | 93.96 2000=100; US$ series | +31.3% |
| 1974 | 105.57 2000=100; US$ series | +12.4% |
| 1975 | 90.64 2000=100; US$ series | -14.1% |
| 1976 | 95.82 2000=100; US$ series | +5.7% |
| 1977 | 92.07 2000=100; US$ series | -3.9% |
| 1978 | 102.33 2000=100; US$ series | +11.1% |
| 1979 | 125.89 2000=100; US$ series | +23.0% |
| 1980 | 141.53 2000=100; US$ series | +12.4% |
| 1981 | 137.54 2000=100; US$ series | -2.8% |
| 1982 | 136.69 2000=100; US$ series | -0.6% |
| 1983 | 119.62 2000=100; US$ series | -12.5% |
| 1984 | 98.28 2000=100; US$ series | -17.8% |
| 1985 | 80.11 2000=100; US$ series | -18.5% |
| 1986 | 58.77 2000=100; US$ series | -26.6% |
| 1987 | 77.9 2000=100; US$ series | +32.6% |
| 1988 | 120.66 2000=100; US$ series | +54.9% |
| 1989 | 130.59 2000=100; US$ series | +8.2% |
| 1990 | 108.02 2000=100; US$ series | -17.3% |
| 1991 | 110.97 2000=100; US$ series | +2.7% |
| 1992 | 106.44 2000=100; US$ series | -4.1% |
| 1993 | 102.5 2000=100; US$ series | -3.7% |
| 1994 | 114.68 2000=100; US$ series | +11.9% |
| 1995 | 122.63 2000=100; US$ series | +6.9% |
| 1996 | 107.83 2000=100; US$ series | -12.1% |
| 1997 | 124.82 2000=100; US$ series | +15.8% |
| 1998 | 105.29 2000=100; US$ series | -15.6% |
| 1999 | 99.63 2000=100; US$ series | -5.4% |
| 2000 | 100 2000=100; US$ series | +0.4% |
| 2001 | 107.06 2000=100; US$ series | +7.1% |
| 2002 | 105.25 2000=100; US$ series | -1.7% |
| 2003 | 117.13 2000=100; US$ series | +11.3% |
| 2004 | 139.21 2000=100; US$ series | +18.9% |
| 2005 | 174.41 2000=100; US$ series | +25.3% |
| 2006 | 244.79 2000=100; US$ series | +40.3% |
| 2007 | 248.59 2000=100; US$ series | +1.6% |
| 2008 | 298.39 2000=100; US$ series | +20.0% |
| 2009 | 245.27 2000=100; US$ series | -17.8% |
| 2010 | 288.15 2000=100; US$ series | +17.5% |
| 2011 | 321.07 2000=100; US$ series | +11.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 52.64 2000=100; US$ series | 40.39 2000=100; US$ series | 84.2 2000=100; US$ series | 10 |
| 1970s | 92.15 2000=100; US$ series | 69.02 2000=100; US$ series | 125.89 2000=100; US$ series | 10 |
| 1980s | 110.17 2000=100; US$ series | 58.77 2000=100; US$ series | 141.53 2000=100; US$ series | 10 |
| 1990s | 110.28 2000=100; US$ series | 99.63 2000=100; US$ series | 124.82 2000=100; US$ series | 10 |
| 2000s | 178.01 2000=100; US$ series | 100 2000=100; US$ series | 298.39 2000=100; US$ series | 10 |
| 2010s | 304.61 2000=100; US$ series | 288.15 2000=100; US$ series | 321.07 2000=100; US$ series | 2 |
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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)
- GNI (current LCU), annual growth rate 12.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP 22.89 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), per capita 30,170 current LCU per person (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current US$), annual 6.67 % change on previous year (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU), annual 10.38 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), annual growth rate -14.86 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0353 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per capita 46.51 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp deflator, index in Zambia?
- Gdp deflator, index in Zambia was 321.07 2000=100; US$ series in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest gdp deflator, index recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 321.07 2000=100; US$ series in 2011.
- What is the lowest gdp deflator, index recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 40.39 2000=100; US$ series in 1961.
- How does Zambia rank for gdp deflator, index?
- Zambia ranks 4th out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
- Is gdp deflator, index rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 199.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of GDP deflator, index (2000=100; US$ series). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The GDP deflator series based upon the U.S. dollar series is defined as the ratio of the GDP at market prices in current U.S. dollars) to the GDP at market prices in constant (2000) U.S. dollars.