Gross national expenditure (current LCU) in Zambia
Zambia: Gross national expenditure (current LCU) was 559.46 billion current LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Gross national expenditure in Zambia, 2010–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross national expenditure in Zambia is 559.46 billion current LCU, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
The figure is up 9.3% on the previous year and up 257.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national expenditure in Zambia peaked at 559.46 billion current LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 91.24 billion current LCU, in 2010.
Zambia ranks 109th of 186 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross national expenditure (current LCU) in Zambia, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.24 billion current LCU | — |
| 2011 | 106.66 billion current LCU | +16.9% |
| 2012 | 118.97 billion current LCU | +11.5% |
| 2013 | 141.08 billion current LCU | +18.6% |
| 2014 | 156.38 billion current LCU | +10.8% |
| 2015 | 191.05 billion current LCU | +22.2% |
| 2016 | 213.45 billion current LCU | +11.7% |
| 2017 | 233.12 billion current LCU | +9.2% |
| 2018 | 264.70 billion current LCU | +13.5% |
| 2019 | 297.81 billion current LCU | +12.5% |
| 2020 | 280.29 billion current LCU | -5.9% |
| 2021 | 348.98 billion current LCU | +24.5% |
| 2022 | 380.42 billion current LCU | +9.0% |
| 2023 | 512.05 billion current LCU | +34.6% |
| 2024 | 559.46 billion current LCU | +9.3% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 559.46 billion current LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.86 trillion current LCU, 30% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 559.46 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 7.53 trillion current LCU, 7% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 181.45 billion current LCU | 91.24 billion current LCU | 297.81 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 416.24 billion current LCU | 280.29 billion current LCU | 559.46 billion current LCU | 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 national expenditure in Zambia?
- Gross national expenditure in Zambia was 559.46 billion current LCU in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross national expenditure recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 559.46 billion current LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest gross national expenditure recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 91.24 billion current LCU in 2010.
- How does Zambia rank for gross national expenditure?
- Zambia ranks 109th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross national expenditure rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 257.8%. 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 national expenditure (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross national expenditure is the sum of household final consumption expenditure, general government final consumption expenditure, and gross capital formation. 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.