Zambia GDP Deflator
Inflation as measured by annual growth rate of GDP implicit deflator NY.GDP.DEFL.KD.ZG
Zambia's gdp deflator was 8.22% in 2025, ranked 56th globally. This represents a 42.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Zambia's gdp deflator stood at 8.22% in 2025, a decline of +6.19pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 8.22% by 2025. Zambia ranked 56th globally.
Zambia’s GDP deflator, which measures the change in domestic prices of all final goods and services, stood at 8.22 % in 2025, placing the country 56th globally. The indicator has swung dramatically over the 65‑year series, moving from a negative deflator of –3.66 % in 1961 to an all‑time peak of 165.53 % during the inflationary surge of 1992, and reaching its deepest trough of –14.17 % in 1975. Such volatility reflects periods of severe macro‑economic stress, notably the post‑structural adjustment crisis of the early 1990s and the commodity price shocks of the mid‑1970s. Compared with peers of similar rank, Zambia’s 2025 level is slightly below Slovenia’s 8.32 % and above Algeria’s 8.08 %, suggesting a moderate but still elevated inflation environment relative to comparable economies. If fiscal consolidation and supply‑side reforms succeed in stabilising the exchange rate, the deflator is likely to ease toward the lower end of the peer range in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP Deflator | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 4.81% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 6.52% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 8.22% | - | - |
| 2025 | 8.22% | −6.19pp | #56 |
| 2024 | 14.41% | +7.32pp | #178 |
| 2023 | 7.09% | +0.95pp | #143 |
| 2022 | 6.14% | −19.00pp | #79 |
| 2021 | 25.14% | +11.23pp | #193 |
| 2020 | 13.91% | +6.28pp | #196 |
| 2019 | 7.63% | +0.22pp | #185 |
| 2018 | 7.41% | −2.66pp | #171 |
| 2017 | 10.07% | −3.50pp | #179 |
| 2016 | 13.58% | +6.92pp | #194 |
| 2015 | 6.66% | +1.22pp | #176 |
| 2014 | 5.44% | −4.29pp | #165 |
| 2013 | 9.73% | +2.74pp | #197 |
| 2012 | 6.99% | −4.12pp | #156 |
| 2011 | 11.11% | −2.84pp | #161 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Zambia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gdp deflator improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Zambia's gdp deflator was 8.22% in 2025. Ranked 56th globally. This represents a 42.9% decrease from the previous year.
Zambia's gdp deflator peaked at 165.53% in 1992.
The lowest gdp deflator in Zambia was -14.17% in 1975.
Zambia ranks 56th globally in gdp deflator as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.DEFL.KD.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.
Zambia's gdp deflator is projected to reach 8.22% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The gdp deflator of Zambia in 2025 was 8.22%. This ranks 56th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_zambia_gdp-deflator,
title = {Zambia GDP Deflator},
url = {https://historysaid.com/zambia/gdp-deflator/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}