Zambia 2017
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2017
Key Economic Indicators (2017)
GDP (Current USD)
$25.87 billion
↑ 23.45% vs 2016GDP per Capita
$1,483.47
↑ 19.72% vs 2016GDP Growth (Annual %)
3.53%
↓ 0.23pp vs 2016Inflation Rate (CPI %)
6.58%
↓ 11.29pp vs 2016Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2016 | 2017 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $20.96 billion | $25.87 billion | +23.45% |
| GDP per Capita | $1,239.09 | $1,483.47 | +19.72% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 3.76% | 3.53% | -0.23pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 17.87% | 6.58% | -11.29pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 5.24% | 4.53% | -0.71pp |
All Economic Indicators (2017)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $25.87 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $1,483.47
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 3.53%
- Gross National Income
- $24.73 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 6.58%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 10.07%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 4.53%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 2.09%
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- -1.68%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2017, Zambia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $25.87 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Zambia for 2017 is $1,483.47. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Zambia for 2017 is 6.58%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Zambia's annual GDP growth rate for 2017 is 3.53%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Zambia for 2017 is 4.53%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.