Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in Zambia
Zambia: Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate was -10.14 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in Zambia, 2011–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Zambia recorded -10.14 % change on previous year for gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 14 years on record.
That represents a change of down 132.2% on the previous year and down 190.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Zambia peaked at 37.92 % change on previous year in 2015 and was at its lowest, -10.14 % change on previous year, in 2024.
Zambia ranks 175th of 186 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in Zambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 29.12 % change on previous year | — |
| 2012 | 10.32 % change on previous year | -64.6% |
| 2013 | 23.64 % change on previous year | +129.0% |
| 2014 | 11.26 % change on previous year | -52.4% |
| 2015 | 37.92 % change on previous year | +236.8% |
| 2016 | 5.18 % change on previous year | -86.3% |
| 2017 | 22.29 % change on previous year | +330.3% |
| 2018 | 5.17 % change on previous year | -76.8% |
| 2019 | 11.09 % change on previous year | +114.6% |
| 2020 | -9.05 % change on previous year | -181.6% |
| 2021 | 29.33 % change on previous year | -424.0% |
| 2022 | -3.94 % change on previous year | -113.5% |
| 2023 | 31.52 % change on previous year | -899.0% |
| 2024 | -10.14 % change on previous year | -132.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 17.33 % change on previous year | 5.17 % change on previous year | 37.92 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | 7.54 % change on previous year | -10.14 % change on previous year | 31.52 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 172 Panama -7.67 % change on previous year compare
- 173 Macau, China -8.53 % change on previous year compare
- 174 Burkina Faso -9.44 % change on previous year compare
- 176 Senegal -14.55 % change on previous year compare
- 177 Botswana -17.16 % change on previous year compare
- 178 Kuwait -17.44 % change on previous year 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)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate -30.59 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2379 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per capita 282.39 current US$ per person (2024)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP 6.22 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per capita 7,389 current LCU per person (2024)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate -32.4 % change on previous year (2024)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2755 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per capita 327.08 current US$ per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Zambia?
- Gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Zambia was -10.14 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 37.92 % change on previous year in 2015.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.14 % change on previous year in 2024.
- How does Zambia rank for gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Zambia ranks 175th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 190.1%. 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 Gross capital formation (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 Gross capital formation (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Gross capital formation Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross capital formation (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.