Updated · Source: IMF World Economic Outlook, April 2026
Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Zambia is $41.24 billion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 4.3%. GDP per capita is $1,831.
Zambia GDP Trend
Nominal GDP of Zambia has grown from $4.25 billion in 1980 to $41.24 billion in 2026.
Zambia GDP Growth Rate (%)
This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of Zambia. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.
Average Growth
3.45%
Best Year
2010 (+10.3%)
Worst Year
1994 (-13.3%)
Years of Contraction
10 of 47
GDP per capita in Zambia rose from $1,318 in 2025 to $1,831 in 2026, an increase of 38.9%.
"Zambia GDP", "Zambia gross domestic product", and "Zambia economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Zambia
The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for Zambia for every year IMF has published data, from 1980 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.
Zambia nominal GDP by year
Year
GDP Nominal (Current USD)
GDP Growth
GDP per capita
Pop. Change
2026
$41,243,000,000
4.3%
$1,831
2.77%
2025
$28,880,000,000
3.8%
$1,318
2.81%
2024
$25,303,000,000
3.8%
$1,187
2.85%
2023
$27,578,000,000
5.4%
$1,331
2.83%
2022
$29,164,000,000
5.2%
$1,447
2.8%
2021
$22,096,000,000
6.2%
$1,127
2.86%
2020
$18,138,000,000
-2.8%
$952
2.94%
2019
$23,309,000,000
1.4%
$1,259
3%
2018
$26,311,000,000
4%
$1,464
3.06%
2017
$25,874,000,000
3.5%
$1,484
3.12%
2016
$20,965,000,000
3.8%
$1,240
3.14%
2015
$21,245,000,000
2.9%
$1,296
3.17%
2014
$27,145,000,000
4.7%
$1,708
3.22%
2013
$28,042,000,000
5.1%
$1,821
3.25%
2012
$25,502,000,000
7.6%
$1,710
3.3%
2011
$23,455,000,000
5.6%
$1,625
3.38%
2010
$20,264,000,000
10.3%
$1,451
3.53%
2009
$15,332,000,000
9.2%
$1,137
3.6%
2008
$17,914,000,000
7.8%
$1,376
3.63%
2007
$14,060,000,000
8.4%
$1,119
3.59%
2006
$12,762,000,000
7.9%
$1,052
3.51%
2005
$8,329,000,000
7.2%
$711
3.36%
2004
$6,221,000,000
7%
$549
3.22%
2003
$4,902,000,000
6.9%
$446
3.16%
2002
$4,194,000,000
4.5%
$394
3.13%
2001
$3,870,000,000
5.3%
$375
3.06%
2000
$3,601,000,000
3.9%
$359
2.85%
1999
$3,405,000,000
4.7%
$350
2.72%
1998
$3,538,000,000
-0.4%
$373
2.65%
1997
$4,303,000,000
3.8%
$466
2.59%
1996
$3,599,000,000
6.2%
$400
2.48%
1995
$3,799,000,000
2.9%
$432
2.45%
1994
$3,657,000,000
-13.3%
$426
3.04%
1993
$3,549,000,000
-0.1%
$427
2.91%
1992
$3,614,000,000
2.1%
$447
2.98%
1991
$3,690,000,000
-0.7%
$470
3.06%
1990
$4,085,000,000
-0.6%
$536
3.15%
1989
$4,365,000,000
-3.7%
$591
3.05%
1988
$4,095,000,000
9.3%
$571
3.02%
1987
$2,431,000,000
1.5%
$349
3%
1986
$1,962,000,000
1.7%
$290
3%
1985
$2,848,000,000
1.2%
$434
3.02%
1984
$3,003,000,000
-1.7%
$472
3.08%
1983
$3,653,000,000
-1.1%
$591
3.14%
1982
$4,232,000,000
-2.9%
$707
3.22%
1981
$4,385,000,000
6.6%
$756
3.28%
1980
$4,246,000,000
3.9%
$756
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The nominal GDP of Zambia in 2026 is $41.24 billion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks Zambia 110th in the world by nominal GDP.
What is the GDP growth rate of Zambia?
The GDP growth rate of Zambia in 2026 is 4.3%, per IMF estimates.
What is the GDP per capita of Zambia?
GDP per capita in Zambia in 2026 is $1,831, per IMF data.
Is the GDP of Zambia expected to grow?
IMF projects the nominal GDP of Zambia to reach $60.50 billion by 2031, up from $41.24 billion in 2026.
Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).
Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.