Military personnel, annual growth rate in Zambia
Zambia: Military personnel, annual growth rate was 0 % change on previous year in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
0 % change on previous year
World rank
11th
of 172 countries
All-time high
31.25 % change on previous year
in 1997
All-time low
-30 % change on previous year
in 1978
Years of data
58
1965–2022
Military personnel, annual growth rate in Zambia, 1965–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 0 % change on previous year for military personnel, annual growth rate in 2022.
Over the whole period, military personnel, annual growth rate in Zambia peaked at 31.25 % change on previous year in 1997 and was at its lowest, -30 % change on previous year, in 1978.
That places Zambia 11th out of 172 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military personnel, annual growth rate in Zambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1966 | 22.22 % change on previous year | — |
| 1967 | -9.09 % change on previous year | -140.9% |
| 1968 | 10 % change on previous year | -210.0% |
| 1969 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1970 | 9.09 % change on previous year | — |
| 1971 | 8.33 % change on previous year | -8.3% |
| 1972 | 7.69 % change on previous year | -7.7% |
| 1973 | 14.29 % change on previous year | +85.7% |
| 1974 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1975 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | 6.25 % change on previous year | — |
| 1977 | 17.65 % change on previous year | +182.4% |
| 1978 | -30 % change on previous year | -270.0% |
| 1979 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1980 | 7.14 % change on previous year | — |
| 1981 | 13.33 % change on previous year | +86.7% |
| 1982 | -5.88 % change on previous year | -144.1% |
| 1983 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1984 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1985 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1986 | 6.25 % change on previous year | — |
| 1987 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1988 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1989 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1990 | -5.88 % change on previous year | — |
| 1991 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1992 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1994 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1995 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1996 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1997 | 31.25 % change on previous year | — |
| 1998 | -19.05 % change on previous year | -161.0% |
| 1999 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2000 | 29.41 % change on previous year | — |
| 2001 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | -18.18 % change on previous year | — |
| 2004 | -5.56 % change on previous year | -69.4% |
| 2005 | -11.76 % change on previous year | +111.8% |
| 2006 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2007 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2008 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2009 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2010 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2011 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2012 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2013 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2014 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2015 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2016 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2017 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2018 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2019 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2020 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2021 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2022 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.63 % change on previous year | -9.09 % change on previous year | 22.22 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1970s | 3.33 % change on previous year | -30 % change on previous year | 17.65 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.08 % change on previous year | -5.88 % change on previous year | 13.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.632 % change on previous year | -19.05 % change on previous year | 31.25 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.609 % change on previous year | -18.18 % change on previous year | 29.41 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 3 |
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- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 18.94 (2026)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is military personnel, annual growth rate in Zambia?
- Military personnel, annual growth rate in Zambia was 0 % change on previous year in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military personnel, annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 31.25 % change on previous year in 1997.
- What is the lowest military personnel, annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -30 % change on previous year in 1978.
- How does Zambia rank for military personnel, annual growth rate?
- Zambia ranks 11th out of 172 countries with data for 2022.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Military personnel, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Military personnel. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Military personnel Correlates of War – National Material Capabilities Version 7.0 (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Military personnel. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.