General government final consumption … current rate annual growth in Zambia
Zambia: General government final consumption … current rate annual growth was 13.12 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) in Zambia, 2011–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) in Zambia is 13.12 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 232.8% on the previous year and down 58.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) in Zambia peaked at 51.93 % change on previous year in 2019 and was at its lowest, -8.01 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places Zambia 48th out of 185 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.
General government final consumption … current rate annual growth in Zambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 28.13 % change on previous year | — |
| 2012 | 33.68 % change on previous year | +19.7% |
| 2013 | 18.06 % change on previous year | -46.4% |
| 2014 | 31.59 % change on previous year | +74.9% |
| 2015 | 11.71 % change on previous year | -62.9% |
| 2016 | 28.14 % change on previous year | +140.2% |
| 2017 | -2.72 % change on previous year | -109.7% |
| 2018 | 3.5 % change on previous year | -228.9% |
| 2019 | 51.93 % change on previous year | +1382.9% |
| 2020 | -8.01 % change on previous year | -115.4% |
| 2021 | 4.36 % change on previous year | -154.4% |
| 2022 | 39.97 % change on previous year | +816.8% |
| 2023 | 3.94 % change on previous year | -90.1% |
| 2024 | 13.12 % change on previous year | +232.8% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 13.12 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 9.58 % change on previous year, 1.4× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 13.12 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 10.69 % change on previous year, 1.2× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 22.67 % change on previous year | -2.72 % change on previous year | 51.93 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | 10.68 % change on previous year | -8.01 % change on previous year | 39.97 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
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- 47 Honduras 13.16 % change on previous year compare
- 49 Colombia 12.99 % change on previous year compare
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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)
- 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 general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) in Zambia?
- General government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) in Zambia was 13.12 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 51.93 % change on previous year in 2019.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -8.01 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Zambia rank for general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu)?
- Zambia ranks 48th out of 185 countries with data for 2024.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 58.5%. 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 General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- General government final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.