Imports of personal protective equipment per capita in Zambia
Zambia: Imports of personal protective equipment per capita was 1.64 current US$ in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Imports of personal protective equipment per capita in Zambia, 1995–2021
Source: UN Comtrade (2023); Population based on various sources (2023) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 1.64 current US$ for imports of personal protective equipment per capita in 2021.
The figure is down 41.2% on the previous year and up 424.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of personal protective equipment per capita in Zambia peaked at 2.79 current US$ in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.0758 current US$, in 1999.
That places Zambia 125th out of 188 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of personal protective equipment per capita in Zambia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 0.1218 current US$ | — |
| 1996 | 0.1389 current US$ | +14.0% |
| 1997 | 0.0915 current US$ | -34.1% |
| 1998 | 0.0928 current US$ | +1.4% |
| 1999 | 0.0758 current US$ | -18.3% |
| 2000 | 0.0795 current US$ | +4.8% |
| 2001 | 0.0813 current US$ | +2.3% |
| 2002 | 0.1315 current US$ | +61.8% |
| 2003 | 0.1047 current US$ | -20.4% |
| 2004 | 0.2295 current US$ | +119.1% |
| 2005 | 0.2526 current US$ | +10.1% |
| 2006 | 0.1424 current US$ | -43.6% |
| 2007 | 0.2049 current US$ | +43.9% |
| 2008 | 0.219 current US$ | +6.9% |
| 2009 | 0.1406 current US$ | -35.8% |
| 2010 | 0.2072 current US$ | +47.4% |
| 2011 | 0.3136 current US$ | +51.3% |
| 2012 | 0.4449 current US$ | +41.9% |
| 2013 | 0.957 current US$ | +115.1% |
| 2014 | 0.5437 current US$ | -43.2% |
| 2015 | 0.484 current US$ | -11.0% |
| 2016 | 0.4204 current US$ | -13.1% |
| 2017 | 0.7481 current US$ | +78.0% |
| 2018 | 0.5087 current US$ | -32.0% |
| 2019 | 0.4439 current US$ | -12.7% |
| 2020 | 2.79 current US$ | +529.5% |
| 2021 | 1.64 current US$ | -41.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.1042 current US$ | 0.0758 current US$ | 0.1389 current US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | 0.1586 current US$ | 0.0795 current US$ | 0.2526 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5072 current US$ | 0.2072 current US$ | 0.957 current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.22 current US$ | 1.64 current US$ | 2.79 current US$ | 2 |
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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)
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate 1.73 % change on previous year (2024)
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 9.15 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), per capita 10,866 current LCU per person (2024)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate -25.03 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.216 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), per capita 256.45 current US$ per person (2024)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP 5.65 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), per capita 6,710 current LCU per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of personal protective equipment per capita in Zambia?
- Imports of personal protective equipment per capita in Zambia was 1.64 current US$ in 2021, according to UN Comtrade (2023); Population based on various sources (2023) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest imports of personal protective equipment per capita recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.79 current US$ in 2020.
- What is the lowest imports of personal protective equipment per capita recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0758 current US$ in 1999.
- How does Zambia rank for imports of personal protective equipment per capita?
- Zambia ranks 125th out of 188 countries with data for 2021.
- Is imports of personal protective equipment per capita rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 424.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from UN Comtrade (2023); Population based on various sources (2023) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Imports of personal protective equipment per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total imports of pandemic-related customs (commodity codes: 392620, 401519, 401511, 611610, 621600, 630790, 902000, 900490).