Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate (current US) in Zambia
Zambia: Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate (current US) was -30.59 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate in Zambia, 2011–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Zambia is -30.59 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 399.6% on the previous year and down 1,156.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Zambia peaked at 32.48 % change on previous year in 2017 and was at its lowest, -36.09 % change on previous year, in 2020.
Zambia ranks 182nd of 186 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate (current US) in Zambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 27.43 % change on previous year | — |
| 2012 | 4.18 % change on previous year | -84.8% |
| 2013 | 17.91 % change on previous year | +328.6% |
| 2014 | -2.43 % change on previous year | -113.6% |
| 2015 | -1.62 % change on previous year | -33.3% |
| 2016 | -11.97 % change on previous year | +637.4% |
| 2017 | 32.48 % change on previous year | -371.3% |
| 2018 | -4.29 % change on previous year | -113.2% |
| 2019 | -9.87 % change on previous year | +129.8% |
| 2020 | -36.09 % change on previous year | +265.8% |
| 2021 | 18.51 % change on previous year | -151.3% |
| 2022 | 13.53 % change on previous year | -26.9% |
| 2023 | 10.21 % change on previous year | -24.5% |
| 2024 | -30.59 % change on previous year | -399.6% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's -30.59 % change on previous year is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 11.35 % change on previous year. (45 countries reporting)
- Zambia's -30.59 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 11.35 % change on previous year. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5.76 % change on previous year | -11.97 % change on previous year | 32.48 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | -4.89 % change on previous year | -36.09 % change on previous year | 18.51 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 179 New Caledonia -24.27 % change on previous year compare
- 180 Eswatini -24.42 % change on previous year compare
- 181 Iran -28.11 % change on previous year compare
- 183 South Sudan -38.19 % change on previous year compare
- 184 Central African Republic -56.12 % change on previous year compare
- 185 Sudan -69.19 % 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)
- 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 gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Zambia?
- Gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Zambia was -30.59 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 32.48 % change on previous year in 2017.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -36.09 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Zambia rank for gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Zambia ranks 182nd out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1,156.8%. 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 US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross capital formation (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross capital formation (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.