Zambia 2021
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2021
Key Economic Indicators (2021)
GDP (Current USD)
$22.10 billion
↑ 21.83% vs 2020GDP per Capita
$1,127.16
↑ 18.44% vs 2020GDP Growth (Annual %)
6.23%
↑ 9.02pp vs 2020Inflation Rate (CPI %)
22.02%
↑ 6.29pp vs 2020Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $18.14 billion | $22.10 billion | +21.83% |
| GDP per Capita | $951.64 | $1,127.16 | +18.44% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | -2.79% | 6.23% | +9.02pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 15.73% | 22.02% | +6.29pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 6.03% | 5.20% | -0.83pp |
All Economic Indicators (2021)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $22.10 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $1,127.16
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 6.23%
- Gross National Income
- $20.17 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 22.02%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 25.14%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 5.20%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- N/A
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)
- 11.90%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2021, Zambia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $22.10 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Zambia for 2021 is $1,127.16. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Zambia for 2021 is 22.02%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Zambia's annual GDP growth rate for 2021 is 6.23%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Zambia for 2021 is 5.20%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.