Zambia GNI per Capita
GNI divided by midyear population NY.GNP.PCAP.CD
Zambia's gni per capita was $1,293 in 2025, ranked 175th globally. This represents a 6.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1962–2025.
Overview
Zambia's gni per capita stood at $1,293 in 2025, a rise of +$73 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $1,293 by 2025. Zambia ranked 175th globally.
Zambia’s GNI per capita has risen from a low of 180.00 in 1963 to 1,293.00 in 2025, placing the country 175th globally and situating it just above Tanzania’s 1,283.00 and slightly below Lesotho’s 1,236.00. The upward trajectory peaked in 2014 at 1,740.00 before a modest decline to the current level, reflecting the combined impact of commodity price volatility, fiscal consolidation and modest private‑sector growth over the past decade. Over the 64‑year coverage period, the indicator shows a long‑term expansion of roughly sevenfold, yet the post‑peak slowdown suggests that sustained improvements will depend on diversifying exports, deepening financial inclusion and enhancing human‑capital outcomes. If structural reforms accelerate and external demand for copper remains robust, the upward trend could resume, potentially lifting Zambia into the top‑150 GNI per‑capita rankings within the next five years.
Data & projection
| Year | GNI per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $1,379 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $1,336 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $1,293 | - | - |
| 2025 | $1,293 | +$73 | #175 |
| 2024 | $1,220 | −$50 | #167 |
| 2023 | $1,270 | +$100 | #175 |
| 2022 | $1,170 | +$130 | #179 |
| 2021 | $1,040 | −$80 | #179 |
| 2020 | $1,120 | −$260 | #176 |
| 2019 | $1,380 | −$10 | #173 |
| 2018 | $1,390 | +$130 | #170 |
| 2017 | $1,260 | −$60 | #170 |
| 2016 | $1,320 | −$210 | #167 |
| 2015 | $1,530 | −$210 | #160 |
| 2014 | $1,740 | +$30 | #157 |
| 2013 | $1,710 | +$70 | #154 |
| 2012 | $1,640 | +$260 | #154 |
| 2011 | $1,380 | +$70 | #156 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Zambia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gni per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Zambia's gni per capita was $1,293 in 2025. Ranked 175th globally. This represents a 6.0% increase from the previous year.
Zambia's gni per capita peaked at $1,740 in 2014.
The lowest gni per capita in Zambia was $180 in 1962.
Zambia ranks 175th globally in gni per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Zambia's gni per capita is projected to reach $1,293 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The gni per capita of Zambia in 2025 was $1,293. This ranks 175th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_zambia_gni-per-capita,
title = {Zambia GNI per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/zambia/gni-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}