Renewable natural capital, timber (current US$) in Zambia
Zambia: Renewable natural capital, timber (current US$) was 33.33 billion current US$ in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
33.33 billion current US$
Change on year
up 3.9%
World rank
20th
of 151 countries
All-time high
47.22 billion current US$
in 2017
All-time low
4.29 billion current US$
in 1999
Years of data
26
1995–2020
Renewable natural capital, timber in Zambia, 1995–2020
Source: World Bank. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2020, renewable natural capital, timber in Zambia stood at 33.33 billion current US$.
The figure is up 3.9% on the previous year and up 26.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, renewable natural capital, timber in Zambia peaked at 47.22 billion current US$ in 2017 and was at its lowest, 4.29 billion current US$, in 1999.
That places Zambia 20th out of 151 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Renewable natural capital, timber (current US$) in Zambia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 6.68 billion current US$ | — |
| 1996 | 6.47 billion current US$ | -3.1% |
| 1997 | 6.01 billion current US$ | -7.0% |
| 1998 | 6.32 billion current US$ | +5.1% |
| 1999 | 4.29 billion current US$ | -32.2% |
| 2000 | 7.46 billion current US$ | +73.9% |
| 2001 | 6.84 billion current US$ | -8.3% |
| 2002 | 8.66 billion current US$ | +26.6% |
| 2003 | 15.10 billion current US$ | +74.5% |
| 2004 | 14.08 billion current US$ | -6.8% |
| 2005 | 14.87 billion current US$ | +5.6% |
| 2006 | 15.85 billion current US$ | +6.6% |
| 2007 | 23.39 billion current US$ | +47.5% |
| 2008 | 28.01 billion current US$ | +19.8% |
| 2009 | 29.38 billion current US$ | +4.9% |
| 2010 | 26.33 billion current US$ | -10.4% |
| 2011 | 30.52 billion current US$ | +15.9% |
| 2012 | 35.94 billion current US$ | +17.8% |
| 2013 | 36.86 billion current US$ | +2.6% |
| 2014 | 41.12 billion current US$ | +11.5% |
| 2015 | 42.76 billion current US$ | +4.0% |
| 2016 | 44.88 billion current US$ | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 47.22 billion current US$ | +5.2% |
| 2018 | 31.82 billion current US$ | -32.6% |
| 2019 | 32.08 billion current US$ | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 33.33 billion current US$ | +3.9% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 33.33 billion current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.03 billion current US$, 6.6× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 33.33 billion current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9.32 billion current US$, 3.6× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.95 billion current US$ | 4.29 billion current US$ | 6.68 billion current US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | 16.36 billion current US$ | 6.84 billion current US$ | 29.38 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 36.95 billion current US$ | 26.33 billion current US$ | 47.22 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 33.33 billion current US$ | 33.33 billion current US$ | 33.33 billion current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
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 renewable natural capital, timber in Zambia?
- Renewable natural capital, timber in Zambia was 33.33 billion current US$ in 2020, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest renewable natural capital, timber recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 47.22 billion current US$ in 2017.
- What is the lowest renewable natural capital, timber recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.29 billion current US$ in 1999.
- How does Zambia rank for renewable natural capital, timber?
- Zambia ranks 20th out of 151 countries with data for 2020.
- Is renewable natural capital, timber rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.6%. 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, timber (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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