Terms of trade adjustment in Zambia
Zambia: Terms of trade adjustment was 0 constant LCU in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Terms of trade adjustment in Zambia, 1994–2010
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for terms of trade adjustment in Zambia is 0 constant LCU, measured in 2010.
The figure is up 100.0% on the previous year and down 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment in Zambia peaked at 3.79 billion constant LCU in 2008 and was at its lowest, -8.00 billion constant LCU, in 2009.
That places Zambia 100th out of 178 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Terms of trade adjustment in Zambia, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | -457.36 million constant LCU | — |
| 1995 | -67.23 million constant LCU | -85.3% |
| 1996 | -14.28 million constant LCU | -78.8% |
| 1997 | 56.62 million constant LCU | -496.7% |
| 1998 | 29.15 million constant LCU | -48.5% |
| 1999 | -706.81 million constant LCU | -2524.5% |
| 2000 | 30.98 million constant LCU | -104.4% |
| 2001 | 562.66 million constant LCU | +1716.0% |
| 2002 | 758.62 million constant LCU | +34.8% |
| 2003 | -944.15 million constant LCU | -224.5% |
| 2004 | -816.03 million constant LCU | -13.6% |
| 2005 | -3.95 billion constant LCU | +384.1% |
| 2006 | -1.71 billion constant LCU | -56.8% |
| 2007 | 658.88 million constant LCU | -138.6% |
| 2008 | 3.79 billion constant LCU | +475.1% |
| 2009 | -8.00 billion constant LCU | -311.1% |
| 2010 | 0 constant LCU | -100.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -193.32 million constant LCU | -706.81 million constant LCU | 56.62 million constant LCU | 6 |
| 2000s | -961.77 million constant LCU | -8.00 billion constant LCU | 3.79 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 constant LCU | 0 constant LCU | 0 constant LCU | 1 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 97 Guam 1.01 million constant LCU compare
- 98 Bangladesh 39,501 constant LCU compare
- 99 San Marino 24.57 constant LCU
- 100 Eritrea 0 constant LCU compare
- 100 Vanuatu 0 constant LCU compare
- 103 Turkmenistan -1.74 million 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 terms of trade adjustment in Zambia?
- Terms of trade adjustment in Zambia was 0 constant LCU in 2010, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.79 billion constant LCU in 2008.
- What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -8.00 billion constant LCU in 2009.
- How does Zambia rank for terms of trade adjustment?
- Zambia ranks 100th out of 178 countries with data for 2010.
- Is terms of trade adjustment rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The terms of trade adjustment is equal to the capacity to import (current price value of exports of goods and services deflated by the import price index) less exports of goods and services in constant prices. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.