Zambia GDP per Capita
GDP divided by midyear population NY.GDP.PCAP.CD
Zambia's gdp per capita was $1,353 in 2025, ranked 163rd globally. This represents a 14.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Zambia's gdp per capita stood at $1,353 in 2025, a rise of +$166 from 2024. The IMF projects $1,353 by 2025. Zambia ranked 163rd globally.
Zambia’s GDP per capita has risen from a low of 221.56 in 1960 to 1,352.99 in 2025, placing it 163rd globally and marginally below Uganda’s 1,353.41 and Tanzania’s 1,301.74. The indicator reached its all‑time high of 1,820.72 in 2013, a period coinciding with robust copper export earnings and expanded mining investment, before slipping back amid commodity price volatility and fiscal pressures. The trough of 202.28 in 1962 reflected the early post‑independence economy’s limited diversification and reliance on primary agriculture. Over the 66‑year series, growth has been uneven, with periods of rapid expansion offset by downturns linked to external shocks and domestic policy constraints. Recent modest gains suggest a gradual recovery, yet sustaining an upward trajectory will likely depend on structural reforms, deeper value‑addition in the mining sector, and broader economic diversification.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $2,044 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $1,947 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $1,862 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $1,736 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $1,523 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $1,353 | - | - |
| 2025 | $1,353 | +$166 | #163 |
| 2024 | $1,187 | −$154 | #176 |
| 2023 | $1,331 | −$126 | #178 |
| 2022 | $1,447 | +$312 | #180 |
| 2021 | $1,127 | +$169 | #186 |
| 2020 | $952 | −$316 | #187 |
| 2019 | $1,259 | −$216 | #183 |
| 2018 | $1,464 | −$32 | #178 |
| 2017 | $1,483 | +$233 | #176 |
| 2016 | $1,239 | −$68 | #180 |
| 2015 | $1,296 | −$429 | #179 |
| 2014 | $1,707 | −$133 | #169 |
| 2013 | $1,821 | +$91 | #165 |
| 2012 | $1,710 | +$66 | #165 |
| 2011 | $1,625 | +$156 | #166 |
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 improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Zambia's gdp per capita was $1,353 in 2025. Ranked 163rd globally. This represents a 14.0% increase from the previous year.
Zambia's gdp per capita peaked at $1,821 in 2013.
The lowest gdp per capita in Zambia was $202 in 1962.
Zambia ranks 163rd globally in gdp per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Zambia's gdp per capita is projected to reach $1,353 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita of Zambia in 2025 was $1,353. This ranks 163rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_zambia_gdp-per-capita,
title = {Zambia GDP per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/zambia/gdp-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}