Renewable natural capital, forest water ecosystem services in Zambia
Zambia: Renewable natural capital, forest water ecosystem services was 4.44 billion current US$ in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
4.44 billion current US$
Change on year
down 22.2%
World rank
63rd
of 149 countries
All-time high
6.87 billion current US$
in 2013
All-time low
834.22 million current US$
in 1999
Years of data
26
1995–2020
Renewable natural capital, forest water ecosystem services in Zambia, 1995–2020
Source: World Bank. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for renewable natural capital, forest water ecosystem services in Zambia is 4.44 billion current US$, measured in 2020.
The figure is down 22.2% on the previous year and down 10.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, renewable natural capital, forest water ecosystem services in Zambia peaked at 6.87 billion current US$ in 2013 and was at its lowest, 834.22 million current US$, in 1999.
Zambia ranks 63rd of 149 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Renewable natural capital, forest water ecosystem services in Zambia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 932.90 million current US$ | — |
| 1996 | 881.50 million current US$ | -5.5% |
| 1997 | 1.05 billion current US$ | +19.6% |
| 1998 | 866.92 million current US$ | -17.8% |
| 1999 | 834.22 million current US$ | -3.8% |
| 2000 | 882.34 million current US$ | +5.8% |
| 2001 | 1.00 billion current US$ | +13.7% |
| 2002 | 1.03 billion current US$ | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 1.20 billion current US$ | +16.9% |
| 2004 | 1.52 billion current US$ | +26.9% |
| 2005 | 2.04 billion current US$ | +33.9% |
| 2006 | 3.13 billion current US$ | +53.1% |
| 2007 | 3.44 billion current US$ | +10.2% |
| 2008 | 4.39 billion current US$ | +27.4% |
| 2009 | 3.76 billion current US$ | -14.4% |
| 2010 | 4.97 billion current US$ | +32.2% |
| 2011 | 5.75 billion current US$ | +15.8% |
| 2012 | 6.25 billion current US$ | +8.7% |
| 2013 | 6.87 billion current US$ | +9.9% |
| 2014 | 6.65 billion current US$ | -3.2% |
| 2015 | 5.21 billion current US$ | -21.7% |
| 2016 | 5.14 billion current US$ | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 6.34 billion current US$ | +23.5% |
| 2018 | 6.45 billion current US$ | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 5.71 billion current US$ | -11.4% |
| 2020 | 4.44 billion current US$ | -22.2% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 4.44 billion current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.39 billion current US$, 1.3× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 4.44 billion current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.24 billion current US$, 1.4× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 914.01 million current US$ | 834.22 million current US$ | 1.05 billion current US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | 2.24 billion current US$ | 882.34 million current US$ | 4.39 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.93 billion current US$ | 4.97 billion current US$ | 6.87 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.44 billion current US$ | 4.44 billion current US$ | 4.44 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 renewable natural capital, forest water ecosystem services in Zambia?
- Renewable natural capital, forest water ecosystem services in Zambia was 4.44 billion current US$ in 2020, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest renewable natural capital, forest water ecosystem services recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 6.87 billion current US$ in 2013.
- What is the lowest renewable natural capital, forest water ecosystem services recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 834.22 million current US$ in 1999.
- How does Zambia rank for renewable natural capital, forest water ecosystem services?
- Zambia ranks 63rd out of 149 countries with data for 2020.
- Is renewable natural capital, forest water ecosystem services rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.5%. 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 Renewable natural capital, forest water ecosystem services (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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