Inflation of consumer prices in Zambia
Zambia: Inflation of consumer prices was 13.91 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
13.91
Change on year
down 7.2%
World rank
17th
of 190 countries
All-time high
183.31
in 1993
All-time low
6.43
in 2011
Years of data
40
1986–2025
Inflation of consumer prices in Zambia, 1986–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 13.91 for inflation of consumer prices in 2025.
That represents a change of down 7.2% on the previous year and up 37.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inflation of consumer prices in Zambia peaked at 183.31 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 6.43, in 2011.
That places Zambia 17th out of 190 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Inflation of consumer prices in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 55.83 | — |
| 1987 | 47.05 | -15.7% |
| 1988 | 51 | +8.4% |
| 1989 | 123.4 | +141.9% |
| 1990 | 107.02 | -13.3% |
| 1991 | 97.64 | -8.8% |
| 1992 | 165.71 | +69.7% |
| 1993 | 183.31 | +10.6% |
| 1994 | 54.6 | -70.2% |
| 1995 | 34.93 | -36.0% |
| 1996 | 43.07 | +23.3% |
| 1997 | 24.42 | -43.3% |
| 1998 | 24.46 | +0.2% |
| 1999 | 26.79 | +9.5% |
| 2000 | 26.03 | -2.8% |
| 2001 | 21.39 | -17.8% |
| 2002 | 22.23 | +3.9% |
| 2003 | 21.4 | -3.7% |
| 2004 | 17.97 | -16.0% |
| 2005 | 18.32 | +2.0% |
| 2006 | 9.02 | -50.8% |
| 2007 | 10.66 | +18.2% |
| 2008 | 12.45 | +16.8% |
| 2009 | 13.4 | +7.6% |
| 2010 | 8.5 | -36.5% |
| 2011 | 6.43 | -24.4% |
| 2012 | 6.58 | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 6.98 | +6.1% |
| 2014 | 7.81 | +11.9% |
| 2015 | 10.11 | +29.5% |
| 2016 | 17.87 | +76.7% |
| 2017 | 6.58 | -63.2% |
| 2018 | 7.49 | +13.9% |
| 2019 | 9.15 | +22.1% |
| 2020 | 15.73 | +71.9% |
| 2021 | 22.02 | +40.0% |
| 2022 | 10.99 | -50.1% |
| 2023 | 10.88 | -1.0% |
| 2024 | 14.99 | +37.7% |
| 2025 | 13.91 | -7.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 69.32 | 47.05 | 123.4 | 4 |
| 1990s | 76.2 | 24.42 | 183.31 | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.29 | 9.02 | 26.03 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.75 | 6.43 | 17.87 | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.75 | 10.88 | 22.02 | 6 |
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)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 3.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 1.03 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 1,356 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate 3.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP 6.05 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per capita 7,975 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate -8.92 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.3929 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inflation of consumer prices in Zambia?
- Inflation of consumer prices in Zambia was 13.91 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 183.31 in 1993.
- What is the lowest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.43 in 2011.
- How does Zambia rank for inflation of consumer prices?
- Zambia ranks 17th out of 190 countries with data for 2025.
- Is inflation of consumer prices rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Inflation of consumer prices. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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