Zambia GDP per Capita PPP
GDP per capita based on PPP NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD
Zambia's gdp per capita ppp was $4,503 in 2025, ranked 158th globally. This represents a 6.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Zambia's gdp per capita ppp stood at $4,503 in 2025, a rise of +$289 from 2024. The IMF projects $4,503 by 2025. Zambia ranked 158th globally.
Zambia’s gross domestic product per capita measured in purchasing‑power‑parity terms has risen from a trough of 1,247.86 in 1980 to an all‑time peak of 4,503.43 in 2025, placing the country 158th in the world among 190 economies. This 261 percent increase over 46 years reflects steady, albeit modest, growth that has kept Zambia marginally behind its regional peers, with Benin recording 4,719.24, Tanzania 4,371.13 and Rwanda 4,100.68 in the same year. The upward trajectory accelerated after the early 2000s, driven by higher mineral export revenues and incremental improvements in agricultural productivity, yet the level remains below the sub‑Saharan average, indicating limited diversification beyond primary commodities. Structural reforms, sustained investment in human capital and expanded value‑added manufacturing could lift Zambia’s PPP‑adjusted income further, while external shocks to commodity prices would likely temper the current positive trend.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita PPP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $5,653 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $5,430 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $5,221 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $5,013 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $4,750 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $4,503 | - | - |
| 2025 | $4,503 | +$289 | #158 |
| 2024 | $4,215 | +$104 | #170 |
| 2023 | $4,077 | +$211 | #171 |
| 2022 | $3,841 | +$314 | #173 |
| 2021 | $3,503 | +$324 | #172 |
| 2020 | $3,157 | −$228 | #176 |
| 2019 | $3,361 | −$107 | #172 |
| 2018 | $3,442 | +$23 | #170 |
| 2017 | $3,392 | +$43 | #169 |
| 2016 | $3,313 | +$15 | #168 |
| 2015 | $3,337 | +$59 | #165 |
| 2014 | $3,441 | +$262 | #162 |
| 2013 | $3,477 | +$403 | #161 |
| 2012 | $3,324 | +$424 | #160 |
| 2011 | $3,228 | +$445 | #158 |
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 per capita ppp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Zambia's gdp per capita ppp was $4,503 in 2025. Ranked 158th globally. This represents a 6.8% increase from the previous year.
Zambia's gdp per capita ppp peaked at $4,503 in 2025.
The lowest gdp per capita ppp in Zambia was $1,248 in 1980.
Zambia ranks 158th globally in gdp per capita ppp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Zambia's gdp per capita ppp is projected to reach $4,503 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita ppp of Zambia in 2025 was $4,503. This ranks 158th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_zambia_gdp-per-capita-ppp,
title = {Zambia GDP per Capita PPP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/zambia/gdp-per-capita-ppp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}