GDP (constant LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Zambia
Zambia: GDP (constant LCU) (UNESCO Institute) was 168.79 billion constant LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
168.79 billion constant LCU
Change on year
up 4.0%
World rank
126th
of 212 countries
All-time high
168.79 billion constant LCU
in 2024
All-time low
31.66 billion constant LCU
in 1971
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GDP in Zambia, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 168.79 billion constant LCU for gdp in 2024. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.0% on the previous year and up 39.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in Zambia peaked at 168.79 billion constant LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 31.66 billion constant LCU, in 1971.
Zambia ranks 126th of 212 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (constant LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Zambia, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 31.69 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1971 | 31.66 billion constant LCU | -0.1% |
| 1972 | 34.58 billion constant LCU | +9.2% |
| 1973 | 34.25 billion constant LCU | -1.0% |
| 1974 | 36.45 billion constant LCU | +6.4% |
| 1975 | 35.62 billion constant LCU | -2.3% |
| 1976 | 37.84 billion constant LCU | +6.2% |
| 1977 | 36.11 billion constant LCU | -4.6% |
| 1978 | 36.31 billion constant LCU | +0.6% |
| 1979 | 35.21 billion constant LCU | -3.0% |
| 1980 | 36.28 billion constant LCU | +3.0% |
| 1981 | 38.52 billion constant LCU | +6.2% |
| 1982 | 37.44 billion constant LCU | -2.8% |
| 1983 | 36.70 billion constant LCU | -2.0% |
| 1984 | 36.58 billion constant LCU | -0.3% |
| 1985 | 37.17 billion constant LCU | +1.6% |
| 1986 | 37.44 billion constant LCU | +0.7% |
| 1987 | 38.44 billion constant LCU | +2.7% |
| 1988 | 40.85 billion constant LCU | +6.3% |
| 1989 | 40.43 billion constant LCU | -1.0% |
| 1990 | 40.24 billion constant LCU | -0.5% |
| 1991 | 40.22 billion constant LCU | -0.0% |
| 1992 | 39.53 billion constant LCU | -1.7% |
| 1993 | 42.22 billion constant LCU | +6.8% |
| 1994 | 38.57 billion constant LCU | -8.6% |
| 1995 | 39.69 billion constant LCU | +2.9% |
| 1996 | 42.16 billion constant LCU | +6.2% |
| 1997 | 43.77 billion constant LCU | +3.8% |
| 1998 | 43.60 billion constant LCU | -0.4% |
| 1999 | 45.63 billion constant LCU | +4.7% |
| 2000 | 47.40 billion constant LCU | +3.9% |
| 2001 | 49.93 billion constant LCU | +5.3% |
| 2002 | 52.17 billion constant LCU | +4.5% |
| 2003 | 55.80 billion constant LCU | +6.9% |
| 2004 | 59.72 billion constant LCU | +7.0% |
| 2005 | 64.04 billion constant LCU | +7.2% |
| 2006 | 69.11 billion constant LCU | +7.9% |
| 2007 | 74.88 billion constant LCU | +8.4% |
| 2008 | 80.70 billion constant LCU | +7.8% |
| 2009 | 88.14 billion constant LCU | +9.2% |
| 2010 | 97.22 billion constant LCU | +10.3% |
| 2011 | 102.63 billion constant LCU | +5.6% |
| 2012 | 110.43 billion constant LCU | +7.6% |
| 2013 | 116.01 billion constant LCU | +5.1% |
| 2014 | 121.46 billion constant LCU | +4.7% |
| 2015 | 125.00 billion constant LCU | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 129.70 billion constant LCU | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 134.27 billion constant LCU | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 139.69 billion constant LCU | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 141.70 billion constant LCU | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 137.75 billion constant LCU | -2.8% |
| 2021 | 146.34 billion constant LCU | +6.2% |
| 2022 | 153.97 billion constant LCU | +5.2% |
| 2023 | 162.24 billion constant LCU | +5.4% |
| 2024 | 168.79 billion constant LCU | +4.0% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 168.79 billion constant LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 660.05 billion constant LCU, 26% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 168.79 billion constant LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.34 trillion constant LCU, 7% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 34.97 billion constant LCU | 31.66 billion constant LCU | 37.84 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 37.98 billion constant LCU | 36.28 billion constant LCU | 40.85 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 41.56 billion constant LCU | 38.57 billion constant LCU | 45.63 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 64.19 billion constant LCU | 47.40 billion constant LCU | 88.14 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 121.81 billion constant LCU | 97.22 billion constant LCU | 141.70 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 153.82 billion constant LCU | 137.75 billion constant LCU | 168.79 billion constant LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More population data for Zambia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.5254 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.2495 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.5254 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.5112 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 37,460 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.52 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2967 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.516 (2100)
- Population density 86.73 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 4.60 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in Zambia?
- Gdp in Zambia was 168.79 billion constant LCU in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 168.79 billion constant LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 31.66 billion constant LCU in 1971.
- How does Zambia rank for gdp?
- Zambia ranks 126th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release