Human capital in Zambia
Zambia: Human capital was 134.02 billion current US$ in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Human capital in Zambia, 1995–2020
Source: World Bank. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for human capital in Zambia is 134.02 billion current US$, measured in 2020.
The figure is down 18.3% on the previous year and up 15.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, human capital in Zambia peaked at 184.10 billion current US$ in 2018 and was at its lowest, 16.77 billion current US$, in 1998.
Zambia ranks 96th of 150 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 19.24 billion current US$ | 16.77 billion current US$ | 22.51 billion current US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | 56.34 billion current US$ | 23.71 billion current US$ | 116.16 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 147.89 billion current US$ | 116.27 billion current US$ | 184.10 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 134.02 billion current US$ | 134.02 billion current US$ | 134.02 billion current US$ | 1 |
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More reference data data for Zambia
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.0386 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.018 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.3261 °C (2026)
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 19.51 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 19.51 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 19.51 (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5273 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.2981 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 483.32 2010 = 100 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is human capital in Zambia?
- Human capital in Zambia was 134.02 billion current US$ in 2020, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest human capital recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 184.10 billion current US$ in 2018.
- What is the lowest human capital recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.77 billion current US$ in 1998.
- How does Zambia rank for human capital?
- Zambia ranks 96th out of 150 countries with data for 2020.
- Is human capital rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Human capital (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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