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Zambia PPP Conversion Factor

PPP conversion factor, GDP  PA.NUS.PPP

7.61 +0.25 (+3.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #90 Global Peak 7.61 (2025) Source World Bank

Zambia PPP Conversion Factor (1990–2025)

Overview

Zambia's ppp conversion factor stood at 7.61 in 2025, a rise of +0.25 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 7.61 by 2025. Zambia ranked 90th globally.

Data & projection

Year PPP Conversion Factor YoY change Rank
2027* trend 8.38 - -
2026* trend 8.00 - -
2025* trend 7.61 - -
2025 7.61 +0.25 #90
2024 7.37 +0.77 #101
2023 6.60 +0.22 #105
2022 6.38 −0.06 #107
2021 6.44 +0.91 #109
2020 5.53 +0.70 #103
2019 4.83 +0.38 #100
2018 4.45 +0.28 #99
2017 4.16 +0.31 #99
2016 3.86 +0.51 #98
2015 3.35 +0.30 #97
2014 3.05 +0.23 #97
2013 2.83 +0.18 #96
2012 2.65 +0.20 #96
2011 2.45 +0.20 #97
Show all years (1990-2025)
* 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 ppp conversion factor improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zambia's ppp conversion factor?

Zambia's ppp conversion factor was 7.61 in 2025. Ranked 90th globally. This represents a 3.3% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest ppp conversion factor in Zambia?

Zambia's ppp conversion factor peaked at 7.61 in 2025.

What was the lowest ppp conversion factor in Zambia?

The lowest ppp conversion factor in Zambia was 0.01 in 1990.

How does Zambia rank in ppp conversion factor?

Zambia ranks 90th globally in ppp conversion factor as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for ppp conversion factor?

The World Bank indicator code is PA.NUS.PPP. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected ppp conversion factor of Zambia in 2025?

Zambia's ppp conversion factor is projected to reach 7.61 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the ppp conversion factor of Zambia in 2025?

The ppp conversion factor of Zambia in 2025 was 7.61. This ranks 90th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_zambia_ppp-conversion-factor, title = {Zambia PPP Conversion Factor}, url = {https://historysaid.com/zambia/ppp-conversion-factor}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }