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Zambia Industry Value Added

Industry (including construction) value added as % of GDP  NV.IND.TOTL.ZS

32.55% −2.70% (-7.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #45 Global Peak 62.41% (1969) Source World Bank

Zambia Industry Value Added (1960–2025)

Overview

Zambia's industry value added stood at 32.55% in 2025, a decline of +2.70% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 32.55% by 2025. Zambia ranked 45th globally.

Data & projection

Year Industry Value Added YoY change Rank
2027* trend 29.22% - -
2026* trend 30.88% - -
2025* trend 32.55% - -
2025 32.55% −2.70% #45
2024 35.25% +0.14% #147
2023 35.11% −0.18% #160
2022 35.28% −6.55% #161
2021 41.83% +1.63% #183
2020 40.20% +5.26% #190
2019 34.94% +0.46% #173
2018 34.49% −2.82% #165
2017 37.30% +2.43% #180
2016 34.88% +1.22% #177
2015 33.66% +0.71% #168
2014 32.94% +0.39% #161
2013 32.56% +0.55% #161
2012 32.01% −2.43% #154
2011 34.44% +2.21% #158
Show all years (1960-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +128.8% GDP growth 6.2% C/A balance 11.9%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Zambia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw industry value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zambia's industry value added?

Zambia's industry value added was 32.55% in 2025. Ranked 45th globally. This represents a 7.7% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest industry value added in Zambia?

Zambia's industry value added peaked at 62.41% in 1969.

What was the lowest industry value added in Zambia?

The lowest industry value added in Zambia was 22.82% in 1999.

How does Zambia rank in industry value added?

Zambia ranks 45th globally in industry value added as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for industry value added?

The World Bank indicator code is NV.IND.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected industry value added of Zambia in 2025?

Zambia's industry value added is projected to reach 32.55% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the industry value added of Zambia in 2025?

The industry value added of Zambia in 2025 was 32.55%. This ranks 45th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_zambia_industry-value-added, title = {Zambia Industry Value Added}, url = {https://historysaid.com/zambia/industry-value-added}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }