Nonrenewable natural capital per capita, total in Zambia
Zambia: Nonrenewable natural capital per capita, total was 1,103 current US$ in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Nonrenewable natural capital per capita, total in Zambia, 1995–2020
Source: World Bank. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for nonrenewable natural capital per capita, total in Zambia is 1,103 current US$, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of down 24.9% on the previous year and down 70.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nonrenewable natural capital per capita, total in Zambia peaked at 3,784 current US$ in 2010 and was at its lowest, 4.38 current US$, in 2002.
Zambia ranks 54th of 151 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Nonrenewable natural capital per capita, total in Zambia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 428.28 current US$ | — |
| 1996 | 279.42 current US$ | -34.8% |
| 1997 | 316.62 current US$ | +13.3% |
| 1998 | 128.04 current US$ | -59.6% |
| 1999 | 120.41 current US$ | -6.0% |
| 2000 | 114.01 current US$ | -5.3% |
| 2001 | 6.03 current US$ | -94.7% |
| 2002 | 4.38 current US$ | -27.3% |
| 2003 | 45.94 current US$ | +948.7% |
| 2004 | 661.23 current US$ | +1339.3% |
| 2005 | 1,107 current US$ | +67.5% |
| 2006 | 3,300 current US$ | +198.0% |
| 2007 | 3,403 current US$ | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 2,686 current US$ | -21.1% |
| 2009 | 2,061 current US$ | -23.3% |
| 2010 | 3,784 current US$ | +83.6% |
| 2011 | 3,784 current US$ | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 2,318 current US$ | -38.7% |
| 2013 | 2,188 current US$ | -5.6% |
| 2014 | 1,640 current US$ | -25.1% |
| 2015 | 1,078 current US$ | -34.2% |
| 2016 | 1,001 current US$ | -7.1% |
| 2017 | 1,674 current US$ | +67.1% |
| 2018 | 1,723 current US$ | +2.9% |
| 2019 | 1,469 current US$ | -14.7% |
| 2020 | 1,103 current US$ | -24.9% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 1,103 current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 476.86 current US$, 2.3× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 1,103 current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 478.74 current US$, 2.3× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Nonrenewable natural capital per capita, total in Zambia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +1339.3% | 45.94 current US$ | 661.23 current US$ |
| 2003 | +948.7% | 4.38 current US$ | 45.94 current US$ |
| 2006 | +198.0% | 1,107 current US$ | 3,300 current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 254.55 current US$ | 120.41 current US$ | 428.28 current US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | 1,339 current US$ | 4.38 current US$ | 3,403 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,066 current US$ | 1,001 current US$ | 3,784 current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,103 current US$ | 1,103 current US$ | 1,103 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 nonrenewable natural capital per capita, total in Zambia?
- Nonrenewable natural capital per capita, total in Zambia was 1,103 current US$ in 2020, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest nonrenewable natural capital per capita, total recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 3,784 current US$ in 2010.
- What is the lowest nonrenewable natural capital per capita, total recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.38 current US$ in 2002.
- How does Zambia rank for nonrenewable natural capital per capita, total?
- Zambia ranks 54th out of 151 countries with data for 2020.
- Is nonrenewable natural capital per capita, total rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 70.8%. 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 Nonrenewable natural capital per capita, total (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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