Renewable natural capital, total in Zambia
Zambia: Renewable natural capital, total was 135.64 billion current US$ in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
135.64 billion current US$
Change on year
down 1.0%
World rank
51st
of 151 countries
All-time high
157.00 billion current US$
in 2017
All-time low
34.61 billion current US$
in 1999
Years of data
26
1995–2020
Renewable natural capital, total in Zambia, 1995–2020
Source: World Bank. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2020, renewable natural capital, total in Zambia stood at 135.64 billion current US$.
That represents a change of down 1.0% on the previous year and up 24.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, renewable natural capital, total in Zambia peaked at 157.00 billion current US$ in 2017 and was at its lowest, 34.61 billion current US$, in 1999.
Zambia ranks 51st of 151 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Renewable natural capital, total in Zambia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 38.24 billion current US$ | — |
| 1996 | 36.80 billion current US$ | -3.8% |
| 1997 | 37.55 billion current US$ | +2.1% |
| 1998 | 38.83 billion current US$ | +3.4% |
| 1999 | 34.61 billion current US$ | -10.9% |
| 2000 | 35.34 billion current US$ | +2.1% |
| 2001 | 36.72 billion current US$ | +3.9% |
| 2002 | 39.07 billion current US$ | +6.4% |
| 2003 | 49.53 billion current US$ | +26.8% |
| 2004 | 52.25 billion current US$ | +5.5% |
| 2005 | 58.86 billion current US$ | +12.6% |
| 2006 | 67.54 billion current US$ | +14.7% |
| 2007 | 77.99 billion current US$ | +15.5% |
| 2008 | 96.47 billion current US$ | +23.7% |
| 2009 | 103.23 billion current US$ | +7.0% |
| 2010 | 109.10 billion current US$ | +5.7% |
| 2011 | 113.23 billion current US$ | +3.8% |
| 2012 | 134.71 billion current US$ | +19.0% |
| 2013 | 140.96 billion current US$ | +4.6% |
| 2014 | 136.65 billion current US$ | -3.1% |
| 2015 | 130.85 billion current US$ | -4.2% |
| 2016 | 142.59 billion current US$ | +9.0% |
| 2017 | 157.00 billion current US$ | +10.1% |
| 2018 | 138.34 billion current US$ | -11.9% |
| 2019 | 137.02 billion current US$ | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 135.64 billion current US$ | -1.0% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 135.64 billion current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 94.51 billion current US$, 1.4× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 135.64 billion current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 77.70 billion current US$, 1.7× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 37.21 billion current US$ | 34.61 billion current US$ | 38.83 billion current US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | 61.70 billion current US$ | 35.34 billion current US$ | 103.23 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 134.04 billion current US$ | 109.10 billion current US$ | 157.00 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 135.64 billion current US$ | 135.64 billion current US$ | 135.64 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, total in Zambia?
- Renewable natural capital, total in Zambia was 135.64 billion current US$ in 2020, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest renewable natural capital, total recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 157.00 billion current US$ in 2017.
- What is the lowest renewable natural capital, total recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 34.61 billion current US$ in 1999.
- How does Zambia rank for renewable natural capital, total?
- Zambia ranks 51st out of 151 countries with data for 2020.
- Is renewable natural capital, total rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.3%. 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, total (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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