zm Zambia

Comprehensive economic analysis featuring GDP, inflation, unemployment, and other key economic indicators from 2010 to 2025.

16 Years of Data

13 Economic Indicators

Key Economic Indicators

GDP (Current USD)

$29.70 billion

2025
Est. ↑ 4.2%
GDP per Capita

$1,433.29

2025
Est. ↑ 4.2%
GDP Growth (Annual %)

4.17%

2025
↑ 22.82% from previous year
Inflation Rate (CPI %)

2.50%

2025
Estimated
Unemployment Rate
5.81% (2025) Est.
Exports
N/A
Imports
N/A
FDI Inflow
N/A

Historical Economic Trends (2010-2025)

GDP Trend
GDP Growth Rate
Inflation Rate (CPI)
Unemployment Rate

Economic Analysis

GDP Overview

Zambia's economy has remained relatively stable, with GDP fluctuating within a moderate range. As of 2025, the GDP is $29.70 billion, indicating a balanced economic environment despite global economic volatility.

Inflation Trends

Inflation has been a significant concern for Zambia, with an average CPI inflation rate of 9.98% over the analyzed period. The current inflation rate of 2.50% may impact purchasing power and economic stability.

Historical Economic Data

Economic indicators for Zambia
Year GDP (USD) GDP per Capita GDP Growth (%) Inflation (CPI %) Unemployment (%)
2025 $29.70 billion $1,433.29 4.17% 2.50% 5.81%
2024 $28.51 billion $1,375.91 3.40% N/A 5.96%
2023 $27.58 billion $1,330.73 5.37% 10.88% 5.91%
2022 $29.16 billion $1,447.12 5.21% 10.99% 6.00%
2021 $22.10 billion $1,127.16 6.23% 22.02% 5.20%
2020 $18.14 billion $951.64 -2.79% 15.73% 6.03%
2019 $23.31 billion $1,258.99 1.44% 9.15% 5.54%
2018 $26.31 billion $1,463.90 4.03% 7.49% 5.03%
2017 $25.87 billion $1,483.47 3.53% 6.58% 4.53%
2016 $20.96 billion $1,239.09 3.76% 17.87% 5.24%
2015 $21.25 billion $1,295.88 2.92% 10.11% 5.94%
2014 $27.14 billion $1,707.49 4.69% 7.81% 6.57%
2013 $28.04 billion $1,820.72 5.06% 6.98% 7.26%
2012 $25.50 billion $1,710.05 7.60% 6.58% 7.85%
2011 $23.46 billion $1,624.87 5.57% 6.43% 10.55%
2010 $20.27 billion $1,451.11 10.30% 8.50% 13.19%

Detailed Data by Year

Frequently Asked Questions

As of 2025, Zambia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $29.70 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.

The GDP per capita in Zambia for 2025 is $1,433.29. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Zambia for 2025 is 2.50%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.

Zambia's annual GDP growth rate for 2025 is 4.17%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.

The unemployment rate in Zambia for 2025 is 5.81%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.