Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP (Bolt) in Zambia
Zambia: Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP (Bolt) was 2.35 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP in 2022. ▼ Falling
Latest (2022)
2.35 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP
Change on year
down 21.6%
World rank
25th
of 163 countries
All-time high
7.31 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP
in 1961
All-time low
1.88 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP
in 2008
Years of data
63
1960–2022
Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP in Zambia, 1960–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 2.35 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP for gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in 2022.
That represents a change of down 21.6% on the previous year and up 18.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Zambia peaked at 7.31 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP in 1961 and was at its lowest, 1.88 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP, in 2008.
Zambia ranks 25th of 163 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 63 years of available data.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP (Bolt) in Zambia, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 7.13 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 7.31 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +2.6% |
| 1962 | 7.27 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.6% |
| 1963 | 7.16 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.4% |
| 1964 | 6.95 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.0% |
| 1965 | 6.36 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.4% |
| 1966 | 5.15 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -19.0% |
| 1967 | 5.13 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.4% |
| 1968 | 4.44 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -13.6% |
| 1969 | 3.6 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -18.8% |
| 1970 | 4.06 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +12.8% |
| 1971 | 4.4 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +8.2% |
| 1972 | 4.24 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.6% |
| 1973 | 3.23 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -23.8% |
| 1974 | 2.92 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -9.6% |
| 1975 | 3.34 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +14.6% |
| 1976 | 3.15 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.7% |
| 1977 | 3.27 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +3.8% |
| 1978 | 2.94 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -10.0% |
| 1979 | 2.39 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -18.7% |
| 1980 | 2.13 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -11.0% |
| 1981 | 2.19 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +2.8% |
| 1982 | 2.2 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.6% |
| 1983 | 2.52 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +14.3% |
| 1984 | 3.06 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +21.6% |
| 1985 | 3.77 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +22.9% |
| 1986 | 5.13 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +36.3% |
| 1987 | 3.87 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -24.6% |
| 1988 | 2.5 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -35.4% |
| 1989 | 2.36 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.7% |
| 1990 | 3.12 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +32.3% |
| 1991 | 3.11 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.2% |
| 1992 | 3.48 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +11.7% |
| 1993 | 3.49 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 2.8 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -19.8% |
| 1995 | 2.85 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +2.1% |
| 1996 | 3.31 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +16.1% |
| 1997 | 2.97 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -10.4% |
| 1998 | 3.71 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +25.0% |
| 1999 | 4.17 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +12.3% |
| 2000 | 4.22 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.4% |
| 2001 | 4.03 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.5% |
| 2002 | 4.25 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +5.4% |
| 2003 | 4.02 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.5% |
| 2004 | 3.5 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -12.9% |
| 2005 | 2.89 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -17.3% |
| 2006 | 2.11 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -27.1% |
| 2007 | 2.15 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.7% |
| 2008 | 1.88 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -12.6% |
| 2009 | 2.47 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +31.9% |
| 2010 | 2.13 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -13.8% |
| 2011 | 2.01 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.8% |
| 2012 | 1.99 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 1.9 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.4% |
| 2014 | 2.06 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +8.2% |
| 2015 | 2.7 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +31.4% |
| 2016 | 2.84 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +5.2% |
| 2017 | 2.38 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -16.2% |
| 2018 | 2.44 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 2.79 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +14.5% |
| 2020 | 3.49 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +24.9% |
| 2021 | 3 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -14.1% |
| 2022 | 2.35 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -21.6% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 2.35 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.87 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP, 1.3× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 2.35 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.75 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP, 1.3× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.05 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 3.6 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 7.31 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.4 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.39 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 4.4 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.97 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.13 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 5.13 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.3 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.8 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 4.17 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.15 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.88 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 4.25 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.32 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.9 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.84 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.94 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.35 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 3.49 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 3 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 22 Philippines 2.51 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 23 Belarus 2.38 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 24 Morocco 2.37 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 26 Nepal 2.33 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 27 Lebanon 2.32 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 28 Burundi 2.28 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP 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 domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Zambia?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Zambia was 2.35 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 7.31 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP in 1961.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.88 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP in 2008.
- How does Zambia rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp?
- Zambia ranks 25th out of 163 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.