Terms of trade index in Zambia
Zambia: Terms of trade index was 149.22 2000=100 in 2011. ▼ Falling
Latest (2011)
149.22 2000=100
Change on year
up 4.1%
World rank
5th
of 40 countries
All-time high
227.11 2000=100
in 1969
All-time low
38.69 2000=100
in 1982
Years of data
52
1960–2011
Terms of trade index in Zambia, 1960–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in 2000=100.
Analysis
The most recent figure for terms of trade index in Zambia is 149.22 2000=100, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of up 4.1% on the previous year and up 50.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade index in Zambia peaked at 227.11 2000=100 in 1969 and was at its lowest, 38.69 2000=100, in 1982.
That places Zambia 5th out of 40 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 52 years of available data.
Terms of trade index in Zambia, year by year
| Year | 2000=100 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 125.67 2000=100 | — |
| 1961 | 115.51 2000=100 | -8.1% |
| 1962 | 115.43 2000=100 | -0.1% |
| 1963 | 113.42 2000=100 | -1.7% |
| 1964 | 113.35 2000=100 | -0.1% |
| 1965 | 124.92 2000=100 | +10.2% |
| 1966 | 173.99 2000=100 | +39.3% |
| 1967 | 173.11 2000=100 | -0.5% |
| 1968 | 175.51 2000=100 | +1.4% |
| 1969 | 227.11 2000=100 | +29.4% |
| 1970 | 179.55 2000=100 | -20.9% |
| 1971 | 132.85 2000=100 | -26.0% |
| 1972 | 129.51 2000=100 | -2.5% |
| 1973 | 166.44 2000=100 | +28.5% |
| 1974 | 152.99 2000=100 | -8.1% |
| 1975 | 77.78 2000=100 | -49.2% |
| 1976 | 82.66 2000=100 | +6.3% |
| 1977 | 69.97 2000=100 | -15.3% |
| 1978 | 59.99 2000=100 | -14.3% |
| 1979 | 84.1 2000=100 | +40.2% |
| 1980 | 71.61 2000=100 | -14.8% |
| 1981 | 52.61 2000=100 | -26.5% |
| 1982 | 38.69 2000=100 | -26.5% |
| 1983 | 49.83 2000=100 | +28.8% |
| 1984 | 52.68 2000=100 | +5.7% |
| 1985 | 60.41 2000=100 | +14.7% |
| 1986 | 65.89 2000=100 | +9.1% |
| 1987 | 82.84 2000=100 | +25.7% |
| 1988 | 101.05 2000=100 | +22.0% |
| 1989 | 53.46 2000=100 | -47.1% |
| 1990 | 66.77 2000=100 | +24.9% |
| 1991 | 49.15 2000=100 | -26.4% |
| 1992 | 40.75 2000=100 | -17.1% |
| 1993 | 39.95 2000=100 | -2.0% |
| 1994 | 48.72 2000=100 | +21.9% |
| 1995 | 75.28 2000=100 | +54.5% |
| 1996 | 79.91 2000=100 | +6.2% |
| 1997 | 80.8 2000=100 | +1.1% |
| 1998 | 77.93 2000=100 | -3.6% |
| 1999 | 76.54 2000=100 | -1.8% |
| 2000 | 100 2000=100 | +30.7% |
| 2001 | 98.95 2000=100 | -1.0% |
| 2002 | 85.34 2000=100 | -13.8% |
| 2003 | 73.59 2000=100 | -13.8% |
| 2004 | 84.18 2000=100 | +14.4% |
| 2005 | 90.43 2000=100 | +7.4% |
| 2006 | 118.92 2000=100 | +31.5% |
| 2007 | 131.22 2000=100 | +10.3% |
| 2008 | 127.07 2000=100 | -3.2% |
| 2009 | 105.97 2000=100 | -16.6% |
| 2010 | 143.32 2000=100 | +35.2% |
| 2011 | 149.22 2000=100 | +4.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 145.8 2000=100 | 113.35 2000=100 | 227.11 2000=100 | 10 |
| 1970s | 113.58 2000=100 | 59.99 2000=100 | 179.55 2000=100 | 10 |
| 1980s | 62.91 2000=100 | 38.69 2000=100 | 101.05 2000=100 | 10 |
| 1990s | 63.58 2000=100 | 39.95 2000=100 | 80.8 2000=100 | 10 |
| 2000s | 101.57 2000=100 | 73.59 2000=100 | 131.22 2000=100 | 10 |
| 2010s | 146.27 2000=100 | 143.32 2000=100 | 149.22 2000=100 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 2 Congo 235.72 2000=100 compare
- 3 Gabon 176.24 2000=100 compare
- 4 Ethiopia 156.04 2000=100 compare
- 6 Cape Verde 146.49 2000=100 compare
- 7 Equatorial Guinea 141.65 2000=100 compare
- 8 South Africa 138.58 2000=100 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 index in Zambia?
- Terms of trade index in Zambia was 149.22 2000=100 in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest terms of trade index recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 227.11 2000=100 in 1969.
- What is the lowest terms of trade index recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.69 2000=100 in 1982.
- How does Zambia rank for terms of trade index?
- Zambia ranks 5th out of 40 countries with data for 2011.
- Is terms of trade index rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Terms of trade index (2000=100). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This is based upon goods and non-financial services from the National Accounts, that is, the terms of trade index shows the national accounts exports price index divided by the imports price index, with 2000 equaling 100.