Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate in Zambia

Zambia: Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate was -15.6 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-15.6 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 222.0%
World rank
184th
of 185 countries
All-time high
28.84 % change on previous year
in 2022
All-time low
-33.87 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
14
2011–2024

Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate in Zambia, 2011–2024

-40-200202011201720242011: 15.4 % change on previous year2012: 5.3 % change on previous year2013: 13.1 % change on previous year2014: -2.8 % change on previous year2015: -12.9 % change on previous year2016: -6.5 % change on previous year2017: 18.3 % change on previous year2018: 3.3 % change on previous year2019: -8.7 % change on previous year2020: -33.9 % change on previous year2021: 14.1 % change on previous year2022: 28.8 % change on previous year2023: 12.8 % change on previous year2024: -15.6 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in Zambia is -15.6 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 222.0% on the previous year and down 458.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in Zambia peaked at 28.84 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -33.87 % change on previous year, in 2020.

Zambia ranks 184th of 185 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 national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate in Zambia, year by year

Annual values for Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate in Zambia, 2011 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
2011 15.37 % change on previous year
2012 5.34 % change on previous year -65.3%
2013 13.09 % change on previous year +145.3%
2014 -2.79 % change on previous year -121.4%
2015 -12.86 % change on previous year +360.2%
2016 -6.5 % change on previous year -49.5%
2017 18.32 % change on previous year -382.0%
2018 3.33 % change on previous year -81.8%
2019 -8.72 % change on previous year -361.6%
2020 -33.87 % change on previous year +288.6%
2021 14.09 % change on previous year -141.6%
2022 28.84 % change on previous year +104.6%
2023 12.79 % change on previous year -55.6%
2024 -15.6 % change on previous year -222.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 2.73 % change on previous year -12.86 % change on previous year 18.32 % change on previous year 9
2020s 1.25 % change on previous year -33.87 % change on previous year 28.84 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Zambia

  1. 181 South Sudan -9.77 % change on previous year compare
  2. 182 Ethiopia -15.16 % change on previous year compare
  3. 183 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of -15.17 % change on previous year compare
  4. 185 Iran, Islamic Republic of -19.36 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in Zambia?
Gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in Zambia was -15.6 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
The highest recorded value was 28.84 % change on previous year in 2022.
What is the lowest gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
The lowest recorded value was -33.87 % change on previous year in 2020.
How does Zambia rank for gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate?
Zambia ranks 184th out of 185 countries with data for 2024.
Is gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Zambia?
Over the last ten years it is down 458.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Zambia data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
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Coverage
228 places, 10,585 data points, 1961–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross national expenditure (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.