Zambia Services Value Added
Services value added as % of GDP NV.SRV.TOTL.ZS
Zambia's services value added was 58.70% in 2025, ranked 90th globally. This represents a 2.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1983–2025.
Overview
Zambia's services value added stood at 58.70% in 2025, a rise of +1.51% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 58.70% by 2025. Zambia ranked 90th globally.
Zambia's services value added has experienced a mixed trajectory over the past four decades, with fluctuations in the sector's contribution to the country's economy. The indicator has shown a steady increase from the 1983 trough of 30.63, reaching its all-time peak in 2025 with a value of 58.70. The sector's growth has been relatively stable, with a few instances of significant decline, such as the 1993 trough of 21.45. When compared to peer countries, Zambia's services value added is ranked 90th globally, lagging behind countries like Thailand, which has a value of 58.95. The sector's growth has been consistent with the country's increasing focus on services as a key driver of economic development. However, Zambia's trajectory may be impacted by external factors such as fluctuations in global commodity prices, which could affect the country's reliance on mining and other industries.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 61.27% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 59.99% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 58.70% | - | - |
| 2025 | 58.70% | +1.51% | #90 |
| 2024 | 57.19% | +0.37% | #88 |
| 2023 | 56.82% | +1.28% | #94 |
| 2022 | 55.53% | +4.60% | #99 |
| 2021 | 50.94% | −2.75% | #65 |
| 2020 | 53.69% | −0.92% | #71 |
| 2019 | 54.60% | +0.36% | #82 |
| 2018 | 54.24% | +2.15% | #88 |
| 2017 | 52.09% | −2.09% | #68 |
| 2016 | 54.18% | −2.04% | #82 |
| 2015 | 56.22% | +2.71% | #99 |
| 2014 | 53.51% | +0.37% | #84 |
| 2013 | 53.14% | −0.06% | #87 |
| 2012 | 53.19% | +2.81% | #90 |
| 2011 | 50.39% | −2.42% | #74 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Zambia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw services value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Zambia's services value added was 58.70% in 2025. Ranked 90th globally. This represents a 2.6% increase from the previous year.
Zambia's services value added peaked at 58.70% in 2025.
The lowest services value added in Zambia was 21.45% in 1993.
Zambia ranks 90th globally in services value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.SRV.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Zambia's services value added is projected to reach 58.70% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The services value added of Zambia in 2025 was 58.70%. This ranks 90th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_zambia_services-value-added,
title = {Zambia Services Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/zambia/services-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}