Nonrenewable natural capital, total in Zambia
Zambia: Nonrenewable natural capital, total was 20.88 billion current US$ in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Nonrenewable natural capital, total in Zambia, 1995–2020
Source: World Bank. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for nonrenewable natural capital, total in Zambia is 20.88 billion current US$, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of down 22.6% on the previous year and down 60.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nonrenewable natural capital, total in Zambia peaked at 53.98 billion current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 46.03 million current US$, in 2002.
That places Zambia 47th out of 151 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Nonrenewable natural capital, total in Zambia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 3.72 billion current US$ | — |
| 1996 | 2.49 billion current US$ | -33.1% |
| 1997 | 2.89 billion current US$ | +16.3% |
| 1998 | 1.20 billion current US$ | -58.5% |
| 1999 | 1.16 billion current US$ | -3.5% |
| 2000 | 1.13 billion current US$ | -2.7% |
| 2001 | 61.43 million current US$ | -94.6% |
| 2002 | 46.03 million current US$ | -25.1% |
| 2003 | 497.89 million current US$ | +981.6% |
| 2004 | 7.40 billion current US$ | +1385.8% |
| 2005 | 12.81 billion current US$ | +73.1% |
| 2006 | 39.51 billion current US$ | +208.5% |
| 2007 | 42.20 billion current US$ | +6.8% |
| 2008 | 34.52 billion current US$ | -18.2% |
| 2009 | 27.46 billion current US$ | -20.5% |
| 2010 | 52.19 billion current US$ | +90.1% |
| 2011 | 53.98 billion current US$ | +3.4% |
| 2012 | 34.17 billion current US$ | -36.7% |
| 2013 | 33.34 billion current US$ | -2.4% |
| 2014 | 25.80 billion current US$ | -22.6% |
| 2015 | 17.52 billion current US$ | -32.1% |
| 2016 | 16.79 billion current US$ | -4.1% |
| 2017 | 28.96 billion current US$ | +72.4% |
| 2018 | 30.72 billion current US$ | +6.1% |
| 2019 | 27.00 billion current US$ | -12.1% |
| 2020 | 20.88 billion current US$ | -22.6% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 20.88 billion current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 7.90 billion current US$, 2.6× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 20.88 billion current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.38 billion current US$, 3.3× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Nonrenewable natural capital, total in Zambia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +1385.8% | 497.89 million current US$ | 7.40 billion current US$ |
| 2003 | +981.6% | 46.03 million current US$ | 497.89 million current US$ |
| 2006 | +208.5% | 12.81 billion current US$ | 39.51 billion current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.29 billion current US$ | 1.16 billion current US$ | 3.72 billion current US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | 16.56 billion current US$ | 46.03 million current US$ | 42.20 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 32.05 billion current US$ | 16.79 billion current US$ | 53.98 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 20.88 billion current US$ | 20.88 billion current US$ | 20.88 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 nonrenewable natural capital, total in Zambia?
- Nonrenewable natural capital, total in Zambia was 20.88 billion current US$ in 2020, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest nonrenewable natural capital, total recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 53.98 billion current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest nonrenewable natural capital, total recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 46.03 million current US$ in 2002.
- How does Zambia rank for nonrenewable natural capital, total?
- Zambia ranks 47th out of 151 countries with data for 2020.
- Is nonrenewable natural capital, total rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.0%. 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, total (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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