Zambia 2016
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2016
Key Economic Indicators (2016)
GDP (Current USD)
$20.96 billion
↓ 1.38% vs 2015GDP per Capita
$1,239.09
↓ 4.38% vs 2015GDP Growth (Annual %)
3.76%
↑ 0.83pp vs 2015Inflation Rate (CPI %)
17.87%
↑ 7.76pp vs 2015Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2015 | 2016 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $21.25 billion | $20.96 billion | -1.38% |
| GDP per Capita | $1,295.88 | $1,239.09 | -4.38% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 2.92% | 3.76% | +0.83pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 10.11% | 17.87% | +7.76pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 5.94% | 5.24% | -0.70pp |
All Economic Indicators (2016)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $20.96 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $1,239.09
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 3.76%
- Gross National Income
- $20.31 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 17.87%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 13.58%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 5.24%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 1.69%
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)
- -4.55%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2016, Zambia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $20.96 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Zambia for 2016 is $1,239.09. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Zambia for 2016 is 17.87%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Zambia's annual GDP growth rate for 2016 is 3.76%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Zambia for 2016 is 5.24%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.