Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ in Zambia
Zambia: Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ was 94,968 in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ in Zambia, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ in Zambia stood at 94,968. That is the highest value across all 37 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.5% on the previous year and up 50.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ in Zambia peaked at 94,968 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 18,101, in 1994.
That places Zambia 105th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 18,876 | — |
| 1992 | 18,549 | -1.7% |
| 1993 | 19,810 | +6.8% |
| 1994 | 18,101 | -8.6% |
| 1995 | 18,625 | +2.9% |
| 1996 | 19,784 | +6.2% |
| 1997 | 20,538 | +3.8% |
| 1998 | 20,459 | -0.4% |
| 1999 | 21,410 | +4.7% |
| 2000 | 22,245 | +3.9% |
| 2001 | 23,428 | +5.3% |
| 2002 | 24,483 | +4.5% |
| 2003 | 26,184 | +6.9% |
| 2004 | 28,025 | +7.0% |
| 2005 | 30,053 | +7.2% |
| 2006 | 32,428 | +7.9% |
| 2007 | 35,136 | +8.4% |
| 2008 | 37,868 | +7.8% |
| 2009 | 41,359 | +9.2% |
| 2010 | 45,619 | +10.3% |
| 2011 | 48,159 | +5.6% |
| 2012 | 51,818 | +7.6% |
| 2013 | 54,439 | +5.1% |
| 2014 | 56,994 | +4.7% |
| 2015 | 58,658 | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 60,861 | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 63,007 | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 65,549 | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 66,494 | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 64,632 | -2.8% |
| 2021 | 68,639 | +6.2% |
| 2022 | 72,216 | +5.2% |
| 2023 | 76,092 | +5.4% |
| 2024 | 79,169 | +4.0% |
| 2025 | 83,797 | +5.8% |
| 2026 | 89,136 | +6.4% |
| 2027 | 94,968 | +6.5% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 94,968 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 75,074, 1.3× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 94,968 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 55,772, 1.7× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 19,572 | 18,101 | 21,410 | 9 |
| 2000s | 30,121 | 22,245 | 41,359 | 10 |
| 2010s | 57,160 | 45,619 | 66,494 | 10 |
| 2020s | 78,581 | 64,632 | 94,968 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 102 Bahrain 102,730 compare
- 103 Afghanistan 96,788 compare
- 104 Guyana 95,989 compare
- 106 Senegal 93,480 compare
- 107 Syrian Arab Republic 92,420 compare
- 108 Luxembourg 91,890 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 gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ in Zambia?
- Gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ in Zambia was 94,968 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 94,968 in 2027.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 18,101 in 1994.
- How does Zambia rank for gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $?
- Zambia ranks 105th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ at PPP (ILO modelled estimates). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Purchasing Power Parity (millions of PPP, constant 2021 international dollars) is a measure to assess the total economic output of a country, adjusted for differences in the purchasing power of the different currencies relative to the US dollar. It is derived from the World Development Indicators of the World Bank. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.