Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Zambia
Zambia: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 8.7% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Zambia, 1960–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 8.7% for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.3% on the previous year and up 16.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Zambia peaked at 33.3% in 1991 and was at its lowest, 3.8%, in 1960.
That places Zambia 115th out of 202 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.6% | 3.8% | 9.7% | 10 |
| 1970s | 14.7% | 10.1% | 19.1% | 10 |
| 1980s | 22.7% | 16.9% | 31.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 18.4% | 9.1% | 33.3% | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.3% | 8.5% | 10.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.2% | 6.0% | 8.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.4% | 7.7% | 9.0% | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Zambia
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 7.4% (2024)
- Inflation of consumer prices 13.9% (2025)
- GDP per capita 1,356 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 29.71 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 1,356 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 25.13 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 16.91 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 673.13 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 25.61 billion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 1.02 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Zambia?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Zambia was 8.7% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 33.3% in 1991.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.8% in 1960.
- How does Zambia rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Zambia ranks 115th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.