Number airline passengers, annual growth rate in Zambia
Zambia: Number airline passengers, annual growth rate was 40.71 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Number airline passengers, annual growth rate in Zambia, 1971–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number airline passengers, annual growth rate in Zambia is 40.71 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 39.6% on the previous year and up 144.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number airline passengers, annual growth rate in Zambia peaked at 67.38 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -92.12 % change on previous year, in 2013.
That places Zambia 39th out of 182 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number airline passengers, annual growth rate in Zambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 14.06 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 7.42 % change on previous year | -47.2% |
| 1973 | 0.2173 % change on previous year | -97.1% |
| 1974 | 4.34 % change on previous year | +1895.7% |
| 1975 | -3.33 % change on previous year | -176.7% |
| 1976 | 10.4 % change on previous year | -412.9% |
| 1977 | 16.59 % change on previous year | +59.4% |
| 1978 | 5.91 % change on previous year | -64.4% |
| 1979 | -6.75 % change on previous year | -214.2% |
| 1980 | -12.95 % change on previous year | +91.9% |
| 1981 | 8.12 % change on previous year | -162.7% |
| 1982 | -9.05 % change on previous year | -211.5% |
| 1983 | -6.48 % change on previous year | -28.4% |
| 1984 | 3.76 % change on previous year | -158.0% |
| 1985 | 3.38 % change on previous year | -10.1% |
| 1986 | -6.38 % change on previous year | -288.8% |
| 1987 | 8.5 % change on previous year | -233.2% |
| 1988 | 17.68 % change on previous year | +108.1% |
| 1989 | 20.36 % change on previous year | +15.2% |
| 1990 | 11.47 % change on previous year | -43.7% |
| 1991 | -28.17 % change on previous year | -345.6% |
| 1992 | -15.9 % change on previous year | -43.6% |
| 1993 | -10.98 % change on previous year | -31.0% |
| 1994 | 7.17 % change on previous year | -165.3% |
| 1998 | -1.61 % change on previous year | -122.5% |
| 1999 | 59.22 % change on previous year | -3771.7% |
| 2000 | 15.35 % change on previous year | -74.1% |
| 2001 | -45.87 % change on previous year | -398.8% |
| 2002 | -2.97 % change on previous year | -93.5% |
| 2003 | 8.29 % change on previous year | -378.9% |
| 2004 | -2.14 % change on previous year | -125.8% |
| 2005 | 8 % change on previous year | -474.6% |
| 2006 | 8.91 % change on previous year | +11.3% |
| 2007 | 4.96 % change on previous year | -44.3% |
| 2008 | 1.43 % change on previous year | -71.3% |
| 2011 | 17.48 % change on previous year | +1126.1% |
| 2012 | -58.4 % change on previous year | -434.1% |
| 2013 | -92.12 % change on previous year | +57.7% |
| 2014 | -14.35 % change on previous year | -84.4% |
| 2016 | -29.25 % change on previous year | +103.8% |
| 2017 | 7.3 % change on previous year | -124.9% |
| 2018 | -89.24 % change on previous year | -1322.8% |
| 2019 | 5.25 % change on previous year | -105.9% |
| 2020 | -50.2 % change on previous year | -1056.9% |
| 2022 | 67.38 % change on previous year | -234.2% |
| 2023 | 40.71 % change on previous year | -39.6% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 40.71 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 15.91 % change on previous year, 2.6× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 40.71 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.998 % change on previous year, 40.8× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Number airline passengers, annual growth rate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | +3771.7% | -1.61 % change on previous year | 59.22 % change on previous year |
| 1974 | +1895.7% | 0.2173 % change on previous year | 4.34 % change on previous year |
| 2018 | -1322.8% | 7.3 % change on previous year | -89.24 % change on previous year |
| 2011 | +1126.1% | 1.43 % change on previous year | 17.48 % change on previous year |
| 2020 | -1056.9% | 5.25 % change on previous year | -50.2 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.43 % change on previous year | -6.75 % change on previous year | 16.59 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 2.69 % change on previous year | -12.95 % change on previous year | 20.36 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.03 % change on previous year | -28.17 % change on previous year | 59.22 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2000s | -0.4492 % change on previous year | -45.87 % change on previous year | 15.35 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | -31.67 % change on previous year | -92.12 % change on previous year | 17.48 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2020s | 19.3 % change on previous year | -50.2 % change on previous year | 67.38 % change on previous year | 3 |
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More reference data data for Zambia
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.0386 (2026)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.0941 (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.018 (2026)
- Country level monthly temperature anomalies 0.3261 (2026)
- 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)
- Urban area long term, annual growth rate 3.69 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban area long term, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban area long term, per capita 0.0001 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number airline passengers, annual growth rate in Zambia?
- Number airline passengers, annual growth rate in Zambia was 40.71 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest number airline passengers, annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 67.38 % change on previous year in 2022.
- What is the lowest number airline passengers, annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -92.12 % change on previous year in 2013.
- How does Zambia rank for number airline passengers, annual growth rate?
- Zambia ranks 39th out of 182 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number airline passengers, annual growth rate rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 144.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Number airline passengers, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Number airline passengers. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Number airline passengers. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.