Zambia 2012
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2012
Key Economic Indicators (2012)
GDP (Current USD)
$25.50 billion
↑ 8.71% vs 2011GDP per Capita
$1,710.05
↑ 5.24% vs 2011GDP Growth (Annual %)
7.60%
↑ 2.03pp vs 2011Inflation Rate (CPI %)
6.58%
↑ 0.15pp vs 2011Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2011 | 2012 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $23.46 billion | $25.50 billion | +8.71% |
| GDP per Capita | $1,624.87 | $1,710.05 | +5.24% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 5.57% | 7.60% | +2.03pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 6.43% | 6.58% | +0.15pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 10.55% | 7.85% | -2.70pp |
All Economic Indicators (2012)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $25.50 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $1,710.05
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 7.60%
- Gross National Income
- $25.07 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 6.58%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 6.99%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 7.85%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 4.82%
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- 5.38%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2012, Zambia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $25.50 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Zambia for 2012 is $1,710.05. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Zambia for 2012 is 6.58%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Zambia's annual GDP growth rate for 2012 is 7.60%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Zambia for 2012 is 7.85%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.