Zambia
Zambia, located in the region of Sub-Saharan Africa , is an internationally classified economy with a "Lower middle income" income level. It is home to a demographic force of approximately 21.9 million inhabitants.
From a quantitative perspective, The macroeconomic structure maintains a baseline trajectory with a growth of 3.8% and a CPI of 13.9%. In parallel, inflationary pressures have sharply accelerated, marking a differential of +3.0 points in recent years.
Delving deeper into its institutional metrics, Furthermore, it generates a structural trade surplus, exporting 7.4% more than it imports relative to its GDP. On the fiscal front, sovereign leverage has accelerated (+11.7 points recently), reducing fiscal space.
The demographic pyramid and GDP per capita ($1,318) maintain a standard proportion within its cluster. It operates as a magnet for international capital, capturing FDI equivalent to 9.3% of its GDP.
Monetary Policy RateInterest rate set by the Central Bank. Determines the base cost of money in the economy.
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10-Year Bond YieldInterest paid by the government to borrow for 10 years. Reflects market confidence in its solvency.
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SpreadInterest rate difference compared to the safe-haven bond (US/Germany). Indicates the country risk premium.
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GDP Evolution (10 years)
$0.03T
+3.76%
Data from 2025
Historical Inflation (CPI)
13.9%
Data from 2025
GDP per Capita
$1,318
YEAR 2025
Unemployment
5.9%
YEAR 2025
Debt to GDP
71.4%
YEAR 2021
Active Population
21.9M
YEAR 2025
Structural Metrics (Hedge Fund)
Population > 65 Years
2.0%
YEAR 2025
Gini IndexMeasures income inequality. 0 is total equality, 100 is extreme inequality.
51.5
YEAR 2022
Exports (% GDP)
35.0%
YEAR 2024
Imports (% GDP)
27.6%
YEAR 2024
FDI (% GDP)Foreign Direct Investment. Foreign capital productively invested in this economy.
9.3%
YEAR 2024
View Raw History (Structured Data)
| Year | GDP (USD) | Growth (%) | Inflation (%) | Unemployment (%) | Debt/GDP (%) | Exports (%GDP) | Imports (%GDP) | FDI (%GDP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28.88B | 3.76 | 13.91 | 5.92 | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | $25.30B | 3.82 | 14.99 | 5.90 | --- | 34.98 | 27.55 | 9.32 |
| 2023 | $27.58B | 5.37 | 10.88 | 5.86 | --- | 40.85 | 37.40 | 2.32 |
| 2022 | $29.16B | 5.21 | 10.99 | 5.99 | --- | 40.19 | 29.10 | -0.22 |
| 2021 | $22.10B | 6.23 | 22.02 | 5.20 | 71.41 | 52.22 | 33.99 | 1.78 |
| 2020 | $18.14B | -2.79 | 15.73 | 6.03 | 103.54 | 46.72 | 32.49 | 1.35 |
| 2019 | $23.31B | 1.44 | 9.15 | 5.54 | 61.93 | 34.64 | 34.16 | 2.35 |
| 2018 | $26.31B | 4.03 | 7.49 | 5.03 | 59.71 | 37.96 | 36.93 | 1.55 |
| 2017 | $25.87B | 3.53 | 6.58 | 4.53 | 52.28 | 34.99 | 36.59 | 4.28 |
| 2016 | $20.96B | 3.76 | 17.87 | 5.24 | 46.43 | 35.32 | 38.63 | 3.16 |
