Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual in Zambia
Zambia: Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual was 4.36 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
4.36 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 3.6%
World rank
68th
of 193 countries
All-time high
11.36 % change on previous year
in 1988
All-time low
-11.73 % change on previous year
in 1994
Years of data
60
1966–2025
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual in Zambia, 1966–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant 2015 us$), annual in Zambia is 4.36 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 3.6% on the previous year and up 57.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant 2015 us$), annual in Zambia peaked at 11.36 % change on previous year in 1988 and was at its lowest, -11.73 % change on previous year, in 1994.
That places Zambia 68th out of 193 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual in Zambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | -5.57 % change on previous year | — |
| 1967 | 7.92 % change on previous year | -242.2% |
| 1968 | 1.25 % change on previous year | -84.2% |
| 1969 | -0.4369 % change on previous year | -135.0% |
| 1970 | 4.8 % change on previous year | -1198.0% |
| 1971 | -0.086 % change on previous year | -101.8% |
| 1972 | 9.21 % change on previous year | -10810.1% |
| 1973 | -0.9621 % change on previous year | -110.4% |
| 1974 | 6.43 % change on previous year | -768.1% |
| 1975 | -2.27 % change on previous year | -135.3% |
| 1976 | 6.22 % change on previous year | -374.1% |
| 1977 | -5.73 % change on previous year | -192.1% |
| 1978 | -1.26 % change on previous year | -78.0% |
| 1979 | -0.9895 % change on previous year | -21.4% |
| 1980 | 5.52 % change on previous year | -657.6% |
| 1981 | 6.53 % change on previous year | +18.3% |
| 1982 | -5.23 % change on previous year | -180.1% |
| 1983 | -4.94 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
| 1984 | -0.1322 % change on previous year | -97.3% |
| 1985 | 2.64 % change on previous year | -2094.4% |
| 1986 | -0.2838 % change on previous year | -110.8% |
| 1987 | 4.67 % change on previous year | -1743.7% |
| 1988 | 11.36 % change on previous year | +143.5% |
| 1989 | -4.9 % change on previous year | -143.1% |
| 1990 | -2.96 % change on previous year | -39.6% |
| 1991 | 2.68 % change on previous year | -190.4% |
| 1992 | -3.28 % change on previous year | -222.3% |
| 1993 | 6.87 % change on previous year | -309.7% |
| 1994 | -11.73 % change on previous year | -270.7% |
| 1995 | 3.95 % change on previous year | -133.7% |
| 1996 | 6.16 % change on previous year | +56.0% |
| 1997 | 3.71 % change on previous year | -39.8% |
| 1998 | -0.1077 % change on previous year | -102.9% |
| 1999 | 5.23 % change on previous year | -4956.5% |
| 2000 | 3.68 % change on previous year | -29.5% |
| 2001 | 5 % change on previous year | +35.7% |
| 2002 | 5.19 % change on previous year | +3.8% |
| 2003 | 7.43 % change on previous year | +43.1% |
| 2004 | 7.46 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 2005 | 7.46 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 8.32 % change on previous year | +11.5% |
| 2007 | 8.58 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 7.61 % change on previous year | -11.4% |
| 2009 | 9.06 % change on previous year | +19.1% |
| 2010 | 10.09 % change on previous year | +11.4% |
| 2011 | 5.56 % change on previous year | -44.9% |
| 2012 | 7.6 % change on previous year | +36.6% |
| 2013 | 5.06 % change on previous year | -33.4% |
| 2014 | 4.67 % change on previous year | -7.6% |
| 2015 | 2.77 % change on previous year | -40.7% |
| 2016 | 3.77 % change on previous year | +36.1% |
| 2017 | 3.53 % change on previous year | -6.5% |
| 2018 | 4.05 % change on previous year | +14.7% |
| 2019 | 1.5 % change on previous year | -62.8% |
| 2020 | -2.21 % change on previous year | -246.5% |
| 2021 | 6.45 % change on previous year | -392.3% |
| 2022 | 5.41 % change on previous year | -16.0% |
| 2023 | 5.22 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 2024 | 4.21 % change on previous year | -19.4% |
| 2025 | 4.36 % change on previous year | +3.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.7902 % change on previous year | -5.57 % change on previous year | 7.92 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1970s | 1.54 % change on previous year | -5.73 % change on previous year | 9.21 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.52 % change on previous year | -5.23 % change on previous year | 11.36 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.05 % change on previous year | -11.73 % change on previous year | 6.87 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.98 % change on previous year | 3.68 % change on previous year | 9.06 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.86 % change on previous year | 1.5 % change on previous year | 10.09 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.91 % change on previous year | -2.21 % change on previous year | 6.45 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 65 Grenada 4.41 % change on previous year compare
- 66 Philippines 4.4 % change on previous year compare
- 67 Egypt 4.37 % change on previous year compare
- 69 Guatemala 4.24 % change on previous year compare
- 70 Papua New Guinea 4.13 % change on previous year compare
- 71 Tonga 4.1 % change on previous year 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 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$), per unit 0.9945 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per 1,311 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth 4.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per unit of 5.82 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per capita 7,664 constant LCU per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant 2015 us$), annual in Zambia?
- Gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant 2015 us$), annual in Zambia was 4.36 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant 2015 us$), annual recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 11.36 % change on previous year in 1988.
- What is the lowest gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant 2015 us$), annual recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -11.73 % change on previous year in 1994.
- How does Zambia rank for gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant 2015 us$), annual?
- Zambia ranks 68th out of 193 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant 2015 us$), annual rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.2%. 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 value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.