National comprehensive wealth in Zambia
Zambia: National comprehensive wealth was 303.79 billion current US$ in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
303.79 billion current US$
Change on year
down 9.3%
World rank
88th
of 151 countries
All-time high
370.68 billion current US$
in 2013
All-time low
60.17 billion current US$
in 1998
Years of data
24
1997–2020
National comprehensive wealth in Zambia, 1997–2020
Source: World Bank. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for national comprehensive wealth in Zambia is 303.79 billion current US$, measured in 2020.
The figure is down 9.3% on the previous year and up 1.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, national comprehensive wealth in Zambia peaked at 370.68 billion current US$ in 2013 and was at its lowest, 60.17 billion current US$, in 1998.
That places Zambia 88th out of 151 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
National comprehensive wealth in Zambia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 68.57 billion current US$ | — |
| 1998 | 60.17 billion current US$ | -12.3% |
| 1999 | 61.70 billion current US$ | +2.5% |
| 2000 | 63.59 billion current US$ | +3.1% |
| 2001 | 66.24 billion current US$ | +4.2% |
| 2002 | 71.17 billion current US$ | +7.4% |
| 2003 | 85.35 billion current US$ | +19.9% |
| 2004 | 108.33 billion current US$ | +26.9% |
| 2005 | 141.37 billion current US$ | +30.5% |
| 2006 | 214.77 billion current US$ | +51.9% |
| 2007 | 234.41 billion current US$ | +9.1% |
| 2008 | 278.60 billion current US$ | +18.9% |
| 2009 | 238.41 billion current US$ | -14.4% |
| 2010 | 298.05 billion current US$ | +25.0% |
| 2011 | 315.57 billion current US$ | +5.9% |
| 2012 | 358.50 billion current US$ | +13.6% |
| 2013 | 370.68 billion current US$ | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 352.78 billion current US$ | -4.8% |
| 2015 | 297.67 billion current US$ | -15.6% |
| 2016 | 295.41 billion current US$ | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 333.27 billion current US$ | +12.8% |
| 2018 | 368.04 billion current US$ | +10.4% |
| 2019 | 334.89 billion current US$ | -9.0% |
| 2020 | 303.79 billion current US$ | -9.3% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 303.79 billion current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 243.20 billion current US$, 1.2× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 303.79 billion current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 179.58 billion current US$, 1.7× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 63.48 billion current US$ | 60.17 billion current US$ | 68.57 billion current US$ | 3 |
| 2000s | 150.22 billion current US$ | 63.59 billion current US$ | 278.60 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 332.49 billion current US$ | 295.41 billion current US$ | 370.68 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 303.79 billion current US$ | 303.79 billion current US$ | 303.79 billion current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More reference data data for Zambia
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Political opposition, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Elected parliament and government, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Global number of reported disasters by size, gaps filled 0 events (2025)
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate 40.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Free country, gaps filled 1 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, gaps filled 4 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is national comprehensive wealth in Zambia?
- National comprehensive wealth in Zambia was 303.79 billion current US$ in 2020, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest national comprehensive wealth recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 370.68 billion current US$ in 2013.
- What is the lowest national comprehensive wealth recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 60.17 billion current US$ in 1998.
- How does Zambia rank for national comprehensive wealth?
- Zambia ranks 88th out of 151 countries with data for 2020.
- Is national comprehensive wealth rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.9%. 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 National comprehensive wealth (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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