Tariff rates in Zambia
Zambia: Tariff rates was 4.08 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
4.08
Change on year
down 15.2%
World rank
94th
of 184 countries
All-time high
17.89
in 1993
All-time low
3.29
in 2010
Years of data
21
1993–2022
Tariff rates in Zambia, 1993–2022
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2022, tariff rates in Zambia stood at 4.08.
That represents a change of down 15.2% on the previous year and up 14.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tariff rates in Zambia peaked at 17.89 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 3.29, in 2010.
Zambia ranks 94th of 184 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.
Tariff rates in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 17.89 | — |
| 1997 | 11.33 | -36.7% |
| 2001 | 14.28 | +26.0% |
| 2002 | 10.68 | -25.2% |
| 2003 | 8.7 | -18.5% |
| 2004 | 12.58 | +44.6% |
| 2005 | 9.32 | -25.9% |
| 2006 | 11.56 | +24.0% |
| 2007 | 9.63 | -16.7% |
| 2008 | 5.25 | -45.5% |
| 2009 | 4.1 | -21.9% |
| 2010 | 3.29 | -19.8% |
| 2011 | 3.45 | +4.9% |
| 2012 | 3.55 | +2.9% |
| 2013 | 3.35 | -5.6% |
| 2015 | 3.95 | +17.9% |
| 2016 | 6.22 | +57.5% |
| 2018 | 3.39 | -45.5% |
| 2020 | 4.82 | +42.2% |
| 2021 | 4.81 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 4.08 | -15.2% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 4.08 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 7.43, 55% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 4.08 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.85, 46% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14.61 | 11.33 | 17.89 | 2 |
| 2000s | 9.57 | 4.1 | 14.28 | 9 |
| 2010s | 3.89 | 3.29 | 6.22 | 7 |
| 2020s | 4.57 | 4.08 | 4.82 | 3 |
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 tariff rates in Zambia?
- Tariff rates in Zambia was 4.08 in 2022, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tariff rates recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 17.89 in 1993.
- What is the lowest tariff rates recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.29 in 2010.
- How does Zambia rank for tariff rates?
- Zambia ranks 94th out of 184 countries with data for 2022.
- Is tariff rates rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.9%. 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 Tariff rates. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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