General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per in Zambia
Zambia: General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per was 99,822 current LCU per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per in Zambia, 2010–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per in Zambia is 99,822 current LCU per square kilometre, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.9% on the previous year and up 302.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per in Zambia peaked at 99,822 current LCU per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 12,266 current LCU per square kilometre, in 2010.
That places Zambia 165th out of 184 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per in Zambia, year by year
| Year | current LCU per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,266 current LCU per square kilometre | — |
| 2011 | 15,716 current LCU per square kilometre | +28.1% |
| 2012 | 21,009 current LCU per square kilometre | +33.7% |
| 2013 | 24,803 current LCU per square kilometre | +18.1% |
| 2014 | 32,638 current LCU per square kilometre | +31.6% |
| 2015 | 36,461 current LCU per square kilometre | +11.7% |
| 2016 | 46,720 current LCU per square kilometre | +28.1% |
| 2017 | 45,451 current LCU per square kilometre | -2.7% |
| 2018 | 47,043 current LCU per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 2019 | 71,473 current LCU per square kilometre | +51.9% |
| 2020 | 65,747 current LCU per square kilometre | -8.0% |
| 2021 | 68,613 current LCU per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 2022 | 96,036 current LCU per square kilometre | +40.0% |
| 2023 | 99,822 current LCU per square kilometre | +3.9% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 99,822 current LCU per square kilometre is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.85 million current LCU per square kilometre, 5% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 99,822 current LCU per square kilometre is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.23 million current LCU per square kilometre, 2% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 35,358 current LCU per square kilometre | 12,266 current LCU per square kilometre | 71,473 current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 82,554 current LCU per square kilometre | 65,747 current LCU per square kilometre | 99,822 current LCU per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 162 Peru 105,912 current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 163 Sierra Leone 104,162 current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 164 Tajikistan 102,007 current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 166 Montenegro 93,877 current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 167 East Timor 74,017 current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 168 Australia 71,176 current LCU per square kilometre 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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 310.54 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0123 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 14.57 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 2.36 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 268.02 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0932 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 110.69 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 28.89 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per in Zambia?
- General government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per in Zambia was 99,822 current LCU per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 99,822 current LCU per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 12,266 current LCU per square kilometre in 2010.
- How does Zambia rank for general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per?
- Zambia ranks 165th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 302.5%. 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), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- General government final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.