What is equal resource distribution index in Zambia?

Equal resource distribution index in Zambia was 0.417 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest equal resource distribution index recorded in Zambia?

The highest recorded value was 0.647 in 1981.

What is the lowest equal resource distribution index recorded in Zambia?

The lowest recorded value was 0.107 in 1954.

How does Zambia rank for equal resource distribution index?

Zambia ranks 109th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is equal resource distribution index rising or falling in Zambia?

Over the last ten years it is up 24.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Zambia data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Equal Resource Distribution Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Equal Resource Distribution Index in Zambia

Name: Equal Resource Distribution Index in Zambia
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Zambia: Equal Resource Distribution Index was 0.417 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.417

Change on year

down 2.6%

World rank

109th

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.647

in 1981

All-time low

0.107

in 1954

Years of data

115

1911–2025

Equal Resource Distribution Index in Zambia, 1911–2025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2025, equal resource distribution index in Zambia stood at 0.417.

The figure is down 2.6% on the previous year and up 24.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, equal resource distribution index in Zambia peaked at 0.647 in 1981 and was at its lowest, 0.107, in 1954.

That places Zambia 109th out of 175 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1910s	0.113	0.113	0.113	9
1920s	0.113	0.113	0.113	10
1930s	0.1133	0.113	0.116	10
1940s	0.116	0.116	0.116	10
1950s	0.1106	0.107	0.116	10
1960s	0.3284	0.117	0.495	10
1970s	0.5552	0.472	0.63	10
1980s	0.6453	0.63	0.647	10
1990s	0.4428	0.41	0.647	10
2000s	0.4131	0.385	0.44	10
2010s	0.3242	0.25	0.394	10
2020s	0.3752	0.248	0.43	6

Countries ranked near Zambia

107 Ghana 0.456 compare
108 Djibouti 0.442 compare
109 Comoros 0.417 compare
111 East Timor 0.409 compare
112 Lebanon 0.4 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is equal resource distribution index in Zambia?: Equal resource distribution index in Zambia was 0.417 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest equal resource distribution index recorded in Zambia?: The highest recorded value was 0.647 in 1981.
What is the lowest equal resource distribution index recorded in Zambia?: The lowest recorded value was 0.107 in 1954.
How does Zambia rank for equal resource distribution index?: Zambia ranks 109th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is equal resource distribution index rising or falling in Zambia?: Over the last ten years it is up 24.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Zambia data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Equal Resource Distribution Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Equal Resource Distribution Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 175 places, 20,802 data points, 1900–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate of the extent to which all social groups benefit from public spending and have equal access to education, healthcare, and the welfare state.