GDP per capita, PPP annual growth in Zambia
Zambia: GDP per capita, PPP annual growth was 2.1% in 2011. ◆ Volatile
GDP per capita, PPP annual growth in Zambia, 1961–2011
Source: "World Bank, International Comparison Programme database. ". Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2011, gdp per capita, ppp annual growth in Zambia stood at 2.1%.
That represents a change of down 64.1% on the previous year and down 11.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp per capita, ppp annual growth in Zambia peaked at 13.1% in 1965 and was at its lowest, -10.9%, in 1994.
Zambia ranks 26th of 51 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.
GDP per capita, PPP annual growth in Zambia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | -1.6% | — |
| 1962 | -5.3% | +244.4% |
| 1963 | 0.2% | -103.9% |
| 1964 | 8.9% | +4145.2% |
| 1965 | 13.1% | +48.3% |
| 1966 | -8.4% | -164.1% |
| 1967 | 4.6% | -155.1% |
| 1968 | -1.9% | -140.1% |
| 1969 | -3.6% | +90.9% |
| 1970 | 1.4% | -140.6% |
| 1971 | -3.4% | -332.7% |
| 1972 | 5.6% | -266.2% |
| 1973 | -4.3% | -176.8% |
| 1974 | 2.9% | -167.0% |
| 1975 | -5.5% | -291.8% |
| 1976 | 2.7% | -149.9% |
| 1977 | -7.7% | -378.8% |
| 1978 | -2.7% | -65.0% |
| 1979 | -6.1% | +129.1% |
| 1980 | -0.3% | -95.4% |
| 1981 | 2.7% | -1071.3% |
| 1982 | -5.9% | -316.1% |
| 1983 | -5.1% | -14.2% |
| 1984 | -3.5% | -31.8% |
| 1985 | -1.5% | -56.0% |
| 1986 | -2.3% | +53.5% |
| 1987 | -0.4% | -82.9% |
| 1988 | 3.2% | -891.2% |
| 1989 | -3.8% | -220.2% |
| 1990 | -3.2% | -16.8% |
| 1991 | -2.6% | -17.7% |
| 1992 | -4.2% | +59.3% |
| 1993 | 4.2% | -201.0% |
| 1994 | -10.9% | -358.8% |
| 1995 | -5.3% | -51.3% |
| 1996 | 4.1% | -177.8% |
| 1997 | 0.5% | -88.1% |
| 1998 | -4.5% | -1027.4% |
| 1999 | -0.5% | -89.4% |
| 2000 | 0.9% | -290.8% |
| 2001 | 2.4% | +162.6% |
| 2002 | 1.0% | -59.9% |
| 2003 | 2.8% | +188.0% |
| 2004 | 3.0% | +8.5% |
| 2005 | 2.9% | -5.0% |
| 2006 | 3.6% | +26.7% |
| 2007 | 3.5% | -3.3% |
| 2008 | 2.9% | -16.9% |
| 2009 | 3.5% | +21.0% |
| 2010 | 5.9% | +68.3% |
| 2011 | 2.1% | -64.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.7% | -8.4% | 13.1% | 9 |
| 1970s | -1.7% | -7.7% | 5.6% | 10 |
| 1980s | -1.7% | -5.9% | 3.2% | 10 |
| 1990s | -2.2% | -10.9% | 4.2% | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.6% | 0.9% | 3.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.0% | 2.1% | 5.9% | 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)
- 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 gdp per capita, ppp annual growth in Zambia?
- Gdp per capita, ppp annual growth in Zambia was 2.1% in 2011, according to "World Bank, International Comparison Programme database. ".
- What is the highest gdp per capita, ppp annual growth recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 13.1% in 1965.
- What is the lowest gdp per capita, ppp annual growth recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.9% in 1994.
- How does Zambia rank for gdp per capita, ppp annual growth?
- Zambia ranks 26th out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
- Is gdp per capita, ppp annual growth rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from "World Bank, International Comparison Programme database. ", published as part of GDP per capita, PPP annual growth (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual percentage growth rate of GDP per capita based on purchasing power parity (PPP). GDP per capita based on purchasing power parity (PPP). PPP GDP is gross domestic product converted to international dollars using purchasing power parity rates. An international dollar has the same purchasing power over GDP as the U.S. dollar has in the United States. GDP at purchaser's prices is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in constant 2000 international dollars.