Zambia’s GDP Growth
#150 of 189 in the GDP Growth progress rankings
Measured as the annual percentage change in real GDP at constant national prices, this indicator shows the year-on-year rate of economic expansion. It reveals economic momentum and growth trends (higher is better).
Key insights
- From 1961 to 2024, GDP Growth changed by +2.7 %.
- Most recent year-over-year change (2023→2024): -1.3 %.
- Lowest level: -8.6 % in 1994.
- Highest level: 16.7 % in 1965.
GDP Growth Chart (1961–2024)
*Average based on available data from 193 UN member countries
GDP Growth Table (1961–2024)
| Year | GDP Growth |
|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.4 % |
| 1962 | -2.5 % |
| 1963 | 3.3 % |
| 1964 | 12.2 % |
| 1965 | 16.7 % |
| 1966 | -5.6 % |
| 1967 | 7.9 % |
| 1968 | 1.3 % |
| 1969 | -0.4 % |
| 1970 | 4.8 % |
| 1971 | -0.1 % |
| 1972 | 9.2 % |
| 1973 | -1.0 % |
| 1974 | 6.4 % |
| 1975 | -2.3 % |
| 1976 | 6.2 % |
| 1977 | -4.6 % |
| 1978 | 0.6 % |
| 1979 | -3.0 % |
| 1980 | 3.0 % |
| 1981 | 6.2 % |
| 1982 | -2.8 % |
| 1983 | -2.0 % |
| 1984 | -0.3 % |
| 1985 | 1.6 % |
| 1986 | 0.7 % |
| 1987 | 2.7 % |
| 1988 | 6.3 % |
| 1989 | -1.0 % |
| 1990 | -0.5 % |
| 1991 | 0.0 % |
| 1992 | -1.7 % |
| 1993 | 6.8 % |
| 1994 | -8.6 % |
| 1995 | 2.9 % |
| 1996 | 6.2 % |
| 1997 | 3.8 % |
| 1998 | -0.4 % |
| 1999 | 4.7 % |
| 2000 | 3.9 % |
| 2001 | 5.3 % |
| 2002 | 4.5 % |
| 2003 | 6.9 % |
| 2004 | 7.0 % |
| 2005 | 7.2 % |
| 2006 | 7.9 % |
| 2007 | 8.4 % |
| 2008 | 7.8 % |
| 2009 | 9.2 % |
| 2010 | 10.3 % |
| 2011 | 5.6 % |
| 2012 | 7.6 % |
| 2013 | 5.1 % |
| 2014 | 4.7 % |
| 2015 | 2.9 % |
| 2016 | 3.8 % |
| 2017 | 3.5 % |
| 2018 | 4.0 % |
| 2019 | 1.4 % |
| 2020 | -2.8 % |
| 2021 | 6.2 % |
| 2022 | 5.2 % |
| 2023 | 5.4 % |
| 2024 | 4.0 % |
Source: World Bank
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