Resources statistical capacity in Zambia
Zambia: Resources statistical capacity was 6.73 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Resources statistical capacity in Zambia, 2010–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for resources statistical capacity in Zambia is 6.73 million, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 31.7% on the previous year and up 159.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, resources statistical capacity in Zambia peaked at 11.54 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, 1.28 million, in 2017.
That places Zambia 39th out of 146 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Resources statistical capacity in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.65 million | — |
| 2011 | 4.07 million | -12.5% |
| 2012 | 3.51 million | -13.7% |
| 2013 | 2.59 million | -26.1% |
| 2014 | 3.69 million | +42.1% |
| 2015 | 3.52 million | -4.5% |
| 2016 | 2.35 million | -33.3% |
| 2017 | 1.28 million | -45.5% |
| 2018 | 11.54 million | +800.9% |
| 2019 | 8.88 million | -23.1% |
| 2020 | 4.11 million | -53.7% |
| 2021 | 7.82 million | +90.2% |
| 2022 | 9.85 million | +26.1% |
| 2023 | 6.73 million | -31.7% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 6.73 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.64 million, 2.5× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 6.73 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.40 million, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Resources statistical capacity 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +800.9% | 1.28 million | 11.54 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.61 million | 1.28 million | 11.54 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.13 million | 4.11 million | 9.85 million | 4 |
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 resources statistical capacity in Zambia?
- Resources statistical capacity in Zambia was 6.73 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest resources statistical capacity recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 11.54 million in 2018.
- What is the lowest resources statistical capacity recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.28 million in 2017.
- How does Zambia rank for resources statistical capacity?
- Zambia ranks 39th out of 146 countries with data for 2023.
- Is resources statistical capacity rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 159.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Resources statistical capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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