Gross national income in Zambia
Zambia: Gross national income was 11.64 trillion constant LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
11.64 trillion constant LCU
Change on year
up 7.9%
World rank
3rd
of 45 countries
All-time high
11.64 trillion constant LCU
in 2011
All-time low
1.86 trillion constant LCU
in 1982
Years of data
52
1960–2011
Gross national income in Zambia, 1960–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 11.64 trillion constant LCU for gross national income in 2011. That is the highest value across all 52 years on record.
The figure is up 7.9% on the previous year and up 211.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national income in Zambia peaked at 11.64 trillion constant LCU in 2011 and was at its lowest, 1.86 trillion constant LCU, in 1982.
That places Zambia 3rd out of 45 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross national income in Zambia, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.51 trillion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 2.33 trillion constant LCU | -6.9% |
| 1962 | 2.30 trillion constant LCU | -1.5% |
| 1963 | 2.38 trillion constant LCU | +3.4% |
| 1964 | 2.71 trillion constant LCU | +14.0% |
| 1965 | 3.04 trillion constant LCU | +12.4% |
| 1966 | 3.52 trillion constant LCU | +15.6% |
| 1967 | 3.68 trillion constant LCU | +4.5% |
| 1968 | 3.91 trillion constant LCU | +6.2% |
| 1969 | 5.65 trillion constant LCU | +44.6% |
| 1970 | 4.47 trillion constant LCU | -20.9% |
| 1971 | 3.39 trillion constant LCU | -24.1% |
| 1972 | 3.66 trillion constant LCU | +7.8% |
| 1973 | 4.13 trillion constant LCU | +13.0% |
| 1974 | 4.14 trillion constant LCU | +0.3% |
| 1975 | 2.51 trillion constant LCU | -39.4% |
| 1976 | 2.83 trillion constant LCU | +12.5% |
| 1977 | 2.52 trillion constant LCU | -11.0% |
| 1978 | 2.24 trillion constant LCU | -11.2% |
| 1979 | 2.57 trillion constant LCU | +15.0% |
| 1980 | 2.40 trillion constant LCU | -6.7% |
| 1981 | 2.24 trillion constant LCU | -6.5% |
| 1982 | 1.86 trillion constant LCU | -17.1% |
| 1983 | 2.00 trillion constant LCU | +7.5% |
| 1984 | 1.98 trillion constant LCU | -0.8% |
| 1985 | 2.10 trillion constant LCU | +6.0% |
| 1986 | 2.07 trillion constant LCU | -1.7% |
| 1987 | 2.41 trillion constant LCU | +16.6% |
| 1988 | 2.85 trillion constant LCU | +18.6% |
| 1989 | 2.19 trillion constant LCU | -23.3% |
| 1990 | 2.70 trillion constant LCU | +23.1% |
| 1991 | 2.16 trillion constant LCU | -19.8% |
| 1992 | 2.01 trillion constant LCU | -7.0% |
| 1993 | 2.15 trillion constant LCU | +6.8% |
| 1994 | 2.08 trillion constant LCU | -3.2% |
| 1995 | 2.38 trillion constant LCU | +14.3% |
| 1996 | 2.64 trillion constant LCU | +11.0% |
| 1997 | 2.84 trillion constant LCU | +7.7% |
| 1998 | 2.76 trillion constant LCU | -3.0% |
| 1999 | 2.96 trillion constant LCU | +7.4% |
| 2000 | 3.37 trillion constant LCU | +13.9% |
| 2001 | 3.74 trillion constant LCU | +10.9% |
| 2002 | 3.80 trillion constant LCU | +1.5% |
| 2003 | 3.83 trillion constant LCU | +0.9% |
| 2004 | 4.80 trillion constant LCU | +25.2% |
| 2005 | 5.11 trillion constant LCU | +6.4% |
| 2006 | 6.50 trillion constant LCU | +27.2% |
| 2007 | 7.20 trillion constant LCU | +10.7% |
| 2008 | 7.28 trillion constant LCU | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 7.51 trillion constant LCU | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 10.79 trillion constant LCU | +43.7% |
| 2011 | 11.64 trillion constant LCU | +7.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.20 trillion constant LCU | 2.30 trillion constant LCU | 5.65 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.25 trillion constant LCU | 2.24 trillion constant LCU | 4.47 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.21 trillion constant LCU | 1.86 trillion constant LCU | 2.85 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.47 trillion constant LCU | 2.01 trillion constant LCU | 2.96 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.32 trillion constant LCU | 3.37 trillion constant LCU | 7.51 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.22 trillion constant LCU | 10.79 trillion constant LCU | 11.64 trillion constant LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 1 Uganda 21.07 trillion constant LCU compare
- 2 Tanzania, United Republic of 18.42 trillion constant LCU compare
- 4 Cameroon 9.89 trillion constant LCU compare
- 5 Guinea 8.20 trillion constant LCU compare
- 6 Côte d'Ivoire 6.21 trillion constant 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 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 national income in Zambia?
- Gross national income in Zambia was 11.64 trillion constant LCU in 2011, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest gross national income recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 11.64 trillion constant LCU in 2011.
- What is the lowest gross national income recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.86 trillion constant LCU in 1982.
- How does Zambia rank for gross national income?
- Zambia ranks 3rd out of 45 countries with data for 2011.
- Is gross national income rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 211.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of Gross national income (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross national income is derived as the sum of GNP and the terms of trade adjustment. Data are in constant local currency.