Wealth per capita by asset group in Zambia
Zambia: Wealth per capita by asset group was 5,312 $ in 2014. ▼ Falling
Wealth per capita by asset group in Zambia, 1995–2014
Source: World Bank (2017) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in $.
Analysis
The most recent figure for wealth per capita by asset group in Zambia is 5,312 $, measured in 2014.
That represents a change of up 53.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wealth per capita by asset group in Zambia peaked at 5,723 $ in 1995 and was at its lowest, 3,459 $, in 2005.
That places Zambia 66th out of 141 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the middle of the range.
Wealth per capita by asset group in Zambia, year by year
| Year | $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 5,723 $ | — |
| 2000 | 4,153 $ | -27.4% |
| 2005 | 3,459 $ | -16.7% |
| 2010 | 3,611 $ | +4.4% |
| 2014 | 5,312 $ | +47.1% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 5,312 $ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5,389 $, 99% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 5,312 $ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4,920 $, 1.1× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5,723 $ | 5,723 $ | 5,723 $ | 1 |
| 2000s | 3,806 $ | 3,459 $ | 4,153 $ | 2 |
| 2010s | 4,461 $ | 3,611 $ | 5,312 $ | 2 |
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)
- 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)
- Civil liberties rating, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Consumer price index 483.32 2010 = 100 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wealth per capita by asset group in Zambia?
- Wealth per capita by asset group in Zambia was 5,312 $ in 2014, according to World Bank (2017) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest wealth per capita by asset group recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 5,723 $ in 1995.
- What is the lowest wealth per capita by asset group recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,459 $ in 2005.
- How does Zambia rank for wealth per capita by asset group?
- Zambia ranks 66th out of 141 countries with data for 2014.
- Is wealth per capita by asset group rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank (2017) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Wealth per capita by asset group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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