Gross domestic savings, total in Zambia
Zambia: Gross domestic savings, total was -13.64 billion constant 2000 US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
-13.64 billion constant 2000 US$
Change on year
down 3.9%
World rank
39th
of 39 countries
All-time high
331.70 million constant 2000 US$
in 2001
All-time low
-13.64 billion constant 2000 US$
in 2011
Years of data
52
1960–2011
Gross domestic savings, total in Zambia, 1960–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant 2000 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic savings, total in Zambia is -13.64 billion constant 2000 US$, measured in 2011. That is the lowest value across all 52 years on record.
The figure is down 3.9% on the previous year and down 4,210.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic savings, total in Zambia peaked at 331.70 million constant 2000 US$ in 2001 and was at its lowest, -13.64 billion constant 2000 US$, in 2011.
Zambia ranks 39th of 39 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic savings, total in Zambia, year by year
| Year | constant 2000 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | -2.31 billion constant 2000 US$ | — |
| 1961 | -2.06 billion constant 2000 US$ | -11.1% |
| 1962 | -1.83 billion constant 2000 US$ | -10.8% |
| 1963 | -1.84 billion constant 2000 US$ | +0.3% |
| 1964 | -2.20 billion constant 2000 US$ | +19.8% |
| 1965 | -3.23 billion constant 2000 US$ | +46.8% |
| 1966 | -3.48 billion constant 2000 US$ | +7.7% |
| 1967 | -3.00 billion constant 2000 US$ | -13.8% |
| 1968 | -3.23 billion constant 2000 US$ | +7.7% |
| 1969 | -7.04 billion constant 2000 US$ | +117.8% |
| 1970 | -4.94 billion constant 2000 US$ | -29.8% |
| 1971 | -2.57 billion constant 2000 US$ | -48.0% |
| 1972 | -3.14 billion constant 2000 US$ | +22.1% |
| 1973 | -4.99 billion constant 2000 US$ | +58.9% |
| 1974 | -4.76 billion constant 2000 US$ | -4.5% |
| 1975 | -1.24 billion constant 2000 US$ | -73.9% |
| 1976 | -2.09 billion constant 2000 US$ | +68.2% |
| 1977 | -1.22 billion constant 2000 US$ | -41.6% |
| 1978 | -1.13 billion constant 2000 US$ | -7.9% |
| 1979 | -1.49 billion constant 2000 US$ | +32.0% |
| 1980 | -1.02 billion constant 2000 US$ | -31.4% |
| 1981 | -343.38 million constant 2000 US$ | -66.3% |
| 1982 | -381.86 million constant 2000 US$ | +11.2% |
| 1983 | -750.51 million constant 2000 US$ | +96.5% |
| 1984 | -811.92 million constant 2000 US$ | +8.2% |
| 1985 | -731.06 million constant 2000 US$ | -10.0% |
| 1986 | -1.05 billion constant 2000 US$ | +43.5% |
| 1987 | -950.81 million constant 2000 US$ | -9.4% |
| 1988 | -1.39 billion constant 2000 US$ | +45.9% |
| 1989 | -256.12 million constant 2000 US$ | -81.5% |
| 1990 | -724.33 million constant 2000 US$ | +182.8% |
| 1991 | -315.41 million constant 2000 US$ | -56.5% |
| 1992 | -214.96 million constant 2000 US$ | -31.8% |
| 1993 | -615.61 million constant 2000 US$ | +186.4% |
| 1994 | -341.83 million constant 2000 US$ | -44.5% |
| 1995 | -539.55 million constant 2000 US$ | +57.8% |
| 1996 | -308.42 million constant 2000 US$ | -42.8% |
| 1997 | -475.43 million constant 2000 US$ | +54.2% |
| 1998 | -189.19 million constant 2000 US$ | -60.2% |
| 1999 | 32.08 million constant 2000 US$ | -117.0% |
| 2000 | 113.21 million constant 2000 US$ | +253.0% |
| 2001 | 331.70 million constant 2000 US$ | +193.0% |
| 2002 | -244.91 million constant 2000 US$ | -173.8% |
| 2003 | -370.59 million constant 2000 US$ | +51.3% |
| 2004 | -3.34 billion constant 2000 US$ | +801.3% |
| 2005 | -3.50 billion constant 2000 US$ | +4.9% |
| 2006 | -7.45 billion constant 2000 US$ | +112.6% |
| 2007 | -5.79 billion constant 2000 US$ | -22.2% |
| 2008 | -5.02 billion constant 2000 US$ | -13.4% |
| 2009 | -7.10 billion constant 2000 US$ | +41.4% |
| 2010 | -13.12 billion constant 2000 US$ | +85.0% |
| 2011 | -13.64 billion constant 2000 US$ | +3.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -3.02 billion constant 2000 US$ | -7.04 billion constant 2000 US$ | -1.83 billion constant 2000 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | -2.76 billion constant 2000 US$ | -4.99 billion constant 2000 US$ | -1.13 billion constant 2000 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | -768.05 million constant 2000 US$ | -1.39 billion constant 2000 US$ | -256.12 million constant 2000 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | -369.26 million constant 2000 US$ | -724.33 million constant 2000 US$ | 32.08 million constant 2000 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | -3.24 billion constant 2000 US$ | -7.45 billion constant 2000 US$ | 331.70 million constant 2000 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | -13.38 billion constant 2000 US$ | -13.64 billion constant 2000 US$ | -13.12 billion constant 2000 US$ | 2 |
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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 US$), annual growth 15.58 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9647 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 1,271 current US$ per person (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic savings, total in Zambia?
- Gross domestic savings, total in Zambia was -13.64 billion constant 2000 US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest gross domestic savings, total recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 331.70 million constant 2000 US$ in 2001.
- What is the lowest gross domestic savings, total recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -13.64 billion constant 2000 US$ in 2011.
- How does Zambia rank for gross domestic savings, total?
- Zambia ranks 39th out of 39 countries with data for 2011.
- Is gross domestic savings, total rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4,210.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Gross domestic savings, total (constant 2000 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross domestic savings are calculated as the difference between GDP and total consumption. Data are in constant 2000 U.S. dollars.