Zambia Consumer Price Index
Consumer price index (2010 = 100) FP.CPI.TOTL
Zambia's consumer price index was 462.23 in 2025, ranked 19th globally. This represents a 8.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Zambia's consumer price index stood at 462.23 in 2025, a rise of +37.93 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 462.23 by 2025. Zambia ranked 19th globally.
Zambia’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) has risen dramatically over the 41‑year series, moving from an all‑time trough of 0.01 in 1985 to an all‑time peak of 462.23 in 2025, the latter placing the country 19th globally. The index’s trajectory reflects persistent inflationary pressures that have accelerated in recent decades, outpacing many regional peers; for example, Guinea recorded a CPI of 455.59 and Liberia 486.52 in the same year. The steep climb suggests that price growth has been driven by a combination of currency depreciation, fiscal deficits and supply‑side constraints, while the modest improvement in monetary policy credibility has been insufficient to curb the upward swing. Structural reforms in the agricultural sector and diversification of export earnings could help temper future CPI movements. Absent such adjustments, the current upward trend is likely to continue, keeping Zambia among the higher‑inflation economies in the dataset.
Data & projection
| Year | Consumer Price Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 547.50 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 504.86 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 462.23 | - | - |
| 2025 | 462.23 | +37.93 | #19 |
| 2024 | 424.30 | +55.30 | #153 |
| 2023 | 369.00 | +36.22 | #157 |
| 2022 | 332.78 | +32.96 | #158 |
| 2021 | 299.82 | +54.11 | #158 |
| 2020 | 245.71 | +33.40 | #157 |
| 2019 | 212.31 | +17.80 | #162 |
| 2018 | 194.51 | +13.56 | #164 |
| 2017 | 180.95 | +11.17 | #167 |
| 2016 | 169.78 | +25.74 | #172 |
| 2015 | 144.04 | +13.23 | #157 |
| 2014 | 130.82 | +9.47 | #151 |
| 2013 | 121.34 | +7.91 | #143 |
| 2012 | 113.43 | +7.00 | #136 |
| 2011 | 106.43 | +6.43 | #130 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Zambia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw consumer price index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Zambia's consumer price index was 462.23 in 2025. Ranked 19th globally. This represents a 8.9% increase from the previous year.
Zambia's consumer price index peaked at 462.23 in 2025.
The lowest consumer price index in Zambia was 0.01 in 1985.
Zambia ranks 19th globally in consumer price index as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FP.CPI.TOTL. Data sourced from World Bank.
Zambia's consumer price index is projected to reach 462.23 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The consumer price index of Zambia in 2025 was 462.23. This ranks 19th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_zambia_consumer-price-index,
title = {Zambia Consumer Price Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/zambia/consumer-price-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}