GNI per capita in Zambia
Zambia: GNI per capita was 957.45 US$ in 2020. ◆ Volatile
GNI per capita in Zambia, 1990–2020
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in US$.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 957.45 US$ for gni per capita in 2020.
The figure is down 25.3% on the previous year and down 31.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gni per capita in Zambia peaked at 1,801 US$ in 2013 and was at its lowest, 319.55 US$, in 1999.
Zambia ranks 180th of 203 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 364.33 US$ | 319.55 US$ | 422.24 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 700.91 US$ | 330.7 US$ | 1,285 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,504 US$ | 1,241 US$ | 1,801 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 957.45 US$ | 957.45 US$ | 957.45 US$ | 1 |
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More economy & growth data for Zambia
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of gdp 7.43 (2024)
- Inflation of consumer prices 13.91 (2025)
- Gdp per capita worldbank constant usd 1,356 (2025)
- Manufacturing value added to gdp 8.75 (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd 29.71 billion (2025)
- Gdp per capita in international and market dollars 1,356 (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 25.13 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 16.91 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 673.13 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 25.61 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gni per capita in Zambia?
- Gni per capita in Zambia was 957.45 US$ in 2020, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest gni per capita recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,801 US$ in 2013.
- What is the lowest gni per capita recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 319.55 US$ in 1999.
- How does Zambia rank for gni per capita?
- Zambia ranks 180th out of 203 countries with data for 2020.
- Is gni per capita rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of GNI per capita (US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
GNI per capita is gross national income divided by midyear population. GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in current U.S. dollars.