Zambia 2018
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2018
Key Economic Indicators (2018)
GDP (Current USD)
$26.31 billion
↑ 1.69% vs 2017GDP per Capita
$1,463.90
↓ 1.32% vs 2017GDP Growth (Annual %)
4.03%
↑ 0.51pp vs 2017Inflation Rate (CPI %)
7.49%
↑ 0.92pp vs 2017Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $25.87 billion | $26.31 billion | +1.69% |
| GDP per Capita | $1,483.47 | $1,463.90 | -1.32% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 3.53% | 4.03% | +0.51pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 6.58% | 7.49% | +0.92pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 4.53% | 5.03% | +0.50pp |
All Economic Indicators (2018)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $26.31 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $1,463.90
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 4.03%
- Gross National Income
- $25.90 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 7.49%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 7.41%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 5.03%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 2.22%
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)
- -1.30%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2018, Zambia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $26.31 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Zambia for 2018 is $1,463.90. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Zambia for 2018 is 7.49%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Zambia's annual GDP growth rate for 2018 is 4.03%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Zambia for 2018 is 5.03%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.