Inflation in Zambia
Consumer price inflation in Zambia averaged 11.5% in the ten years to 2022. This was above the Sub-Saharan Africa regional average of 9.4%. However, the average inflation figure for 2022 was 11.0%. For more inflation information, visit our dedicated page.
Zambia Inflation Chart
Note: This chart displays Inflation Rate (CPI, annual variation in %) for Zambia from 2014 to 2023.
Source: Central Statistical Office Zambia.
Zambia Inflation Data
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, aop) | 7.5 | 9.2 | 15.7 | 22.0 | 11.0 |
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, eop) | 7.9 | 11.7 | 19.2 | 16.4 | 9.9 |
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