Gross domestic savings in Zambia
Zambia: Gross domestic savings was 260.14 billion current LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Gross domestic savings in Zambia, 2010–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 260.14 billion current LCU for gross domestic savings in 2024. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
The figure is up 17.9% on the previous year and up 284.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic savings in Zambia peaked at 260.14 billion current LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 35.03 billion current LCU, in 2010.
That places Zambia 88th out of 187 countries with data for 2024, 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 savings in Zambia, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.03 billion current LCU | — |
| 2011 | 44.88 billion current LCU | +28.1% |
| 2012 | 53.68 billion current LCU | +19.6% |
| 2013 | 61.41 billion current LCU | +14.4% |
| 2014 | 67.59 billion current LCU | +10.1% |
| 2015 | 70.83 billion current LCU | +4.8% |
| 2016 | 85.21 billion current LCU | +20.3% |
| 2017 | 114.09 billion current LCU | +33.9% |
| 2018 | 116.66 billion current LCU | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 120.59 billion current LCU | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 159.71 billion current LCU | +32.4% |
| 2021 | 232.10 billion current LCU | +45.3% |
| 2022 | 246.82 billion current LCU | +6.3% |
| 2023 | 220.63 billion current LCU | -10.6% |
| 2024 | 260.14 billion current LCU | +17.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 77.00 billion current LCU | 35.03 billion current LCU | 120.59 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 223.88 billion current LCU | 159.71 billion current LCU | 260.14 billion current LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 85 Netherlands 366.09 billion current LCU compare
- 86 Peru 339.98 billion current LCU compare
- 87 Switzerland 333.41 billion current LCU compare
- 89 Macao 241.14 billion current LCU compare
- 90 Egypt 217.00 billion current LCU compare
- 91 North Macedonia 187.67 billion current LCU 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 value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 10.98 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 24.24 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 31,945 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 4.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.9945 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per 1,311 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth 4.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per unit of 5.82 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic savings in Zambia?
- Gross domestic savings in Zambia was 260.14 billion current LCU in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross domestic savings recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 260.14 billion current LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest gross domestic savings recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 35.03 billion current LCU in 2010.
- How does Zambia rank for gross domestic savings?
- Zambia ranks 88th out of 187 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross domestic savings rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 284.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross domestic savings (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross domestic savings are calculated as GDP less final consumption expenditure (total consumption). This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.