Four World Bank indicators describe Zambia’s income and living standards. The latest available data show GDP per capita of $1,187 (2024); GNI per capita of $1,220 (2024); household consumption per capita of $604 (2015); GDP adjusted for purchasing power (PPP) of $89.84 billion (2024).
GDP per capita reached $1,187 in 2024, changing by -10.8% over the past year, -18.0% over two years, -5.7% over five years, -30.5% over ten years. By this indicator Zambia ranks 186th of 214 countries, and 194th of 213 by five-year growth.
Gross national income (GNI) per capita stands at $1,220 as of 2024, changing by -3.9% over the past year, +4.3% over two years, -11.6% over five years, -29.9% over ten years. By this indicator Zambia ranks 179th of 207 countries, and 193rd of 206 by five-year growth.
Household consumption per capita amounts to $604 as of 2015. By this indicator Zambia ranks 168th of 180 countries.
GDP at purchasing power parity (PPP) totals $89.84 billion in 2024, changing by +6.3% over the past year, +16.1% over two years, +44.4% over five years, +64.2% over ten years. By this indicator Zambia ranks 106th of 203 countries, and 66th of 203 by five-year growth.
Zambia Economic Indicators by Year
Data source: World Bank, World Development Indicators — GDP per capita (NY.GDP.PCAP.CD); GNI per capita (NY.GNP.PCAP.CD); Household consumption (NE.CON.PRVT.PC.KD); GDP, PPP (NY.GDP.MKTP.PP.CD).
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About the Indicators
GDP per capita. Gross domestic product divided by midyear population, in current U.S. dollars. GDP is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes, minus subsidies not included in the value of the products.
GNI per capita. Gross national income divided by midyear population, converted to U.S. dollars with the World Bank Atlas method, which smooths short-term exchange-rate fluctuations. GNI equals GDP plus net receipts of primary income from abroad.
Household consumption per capita. Final consumption expenditure of households and non-profit institutions serving households per person, in constant 2015 U.S. dollars: the market value of all goods and services purchased by households, from food and housing to durable goods.
GDP, PPP. Gross domestic product converted to international dollars using purchasing power parity rates. An international dollar has the same purchasing power over GDP as a U.S. dollar has in the United States, which makes economies directly comparable.