Economic Growth in Zambia
Zambia's economy recorded an average growth rate of 3.2% in the decade to 2022, just above the Sub-Saharan Africa's average of 3.0%. In 2022, Zambia's real GDP growth was 4.7%. For more GDP information, visit our dedicated page.
Zambia GDP Chart
Note: This chart displays Economic Growth (GDP, annual variation in %) for Zambia from 2013 to 2022.
Source: Central Statistical Office Zambia.
Zambia GDP Data
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economic Growth (GDP, ann. var. %) | 3.7 | 1.8 | -2.8 | 4.6 | 4.7 |
| GDP (USD bn) | 26.9 | 23.2 | 18.1 | 22.1 | 29.1 |
| GDP (ZMW bn) | 283 | 300 | 332 | 443 | 494 |
| Economic Growth (Nominal GDP, ann. var. %) | 15.0 | 6.1 | 10.6 | 33.5 | 11.3 |
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