Gross fixed capital formation (current US$) in Zambia
Zambia: Gross fixed capital formation (current US$) was 5.47 billion current US$ in 2024. ▬ Flat
Gross fixed capital formation in Zambia, 2010–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation in Zambia is 5.47 billion current US$, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 25.0% on the previous year and down 35.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Zambia peaked at 10.04 billion current US$ in 2017 and was at its lowest, 5.25 billion current US$, in 2010.
Zambia ranks 114th of 181 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Gross fixed capital formation (current US$) in Zambia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.25 billion current US$ | — |
| 2011 | 6.56 billion current US$ | +25.1% |
| 2012 | 6.09 billion current US$ | -7.2% |
| 2013 | 7.23 billion current US$ | +18.8% |
| 2014 | 8.42 billion current US$ | +16.5% |
| 2015 | 8.17 billion current US$ | -3.0% |
| 2016 | 7.63 billion current US$ | -6.6% |
| 2017 | 10.04 billion current US$ | +31.5% |
| 2018 | 9.22 billion current US$ | -8.1% |
| 2019 | 8.33 billion current US$ | -9.6% |
| 2020 | 5.41 billion current US$ | -35.1% |
| 2021 | 6.30 billion current US$ | +16.5% |
| 2022 | 7.32 billion current US$ | +16.2% |
| 2023 | 7.29 billion current US$ | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 5.47 billion current US$ | -25.0% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 5.47 billion current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.47 billion current US$, 1.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 5.47 billion current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.33 billion current US$, 1.3× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7.70 billion current US$ | 5.25 billion current US$ | 10.04 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.36 billion current US$ | 5.41 billion current US$ | 7.32 billion current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
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 fixed capital formation in Zambia?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Zambia was 5.47 billion current US$ in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 10.04 billion current US$ in 2017.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.25 billion current US$ in 2010.
- How does Zambia rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Zambia ranks 114th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.