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National Debt of Zambia
613,151,386,672 ZK
Updated: - Data from IMF/World Bank/ECB
Debt as % of GDP
115.23%
Latest year: 2023
Debt (nominal)
613,151,386,672 ZK
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GDP (nominal)
532,097,043,965 ZK
Latest year: 2023
Population
18,383,956
Latest year: 2023
Interest per Year
18,394,541,600 ZK
≈ 583 ZK / second
Debt per Citizen
33,353 ZK
Based on latest pop
Inflation (CPI, %)
14.99%
Year: 2024
GDP growth (%, real)
4.04%
Year: 2024
Unemployment (%)
5.96%
Year: 2024
Budget balance (% GDP)
-3.63%
Year: 2021
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Zambia Economy Snapshot
The economy of Zambia shows mixed signals, with a nominal GDP of 532.1 billion ZK and average income of about 28,944 ZK per person. High inflation at 14.99%, while the economy posted solid growth of 4.04%. Low unemployment around 5.96%, and the government runs a substantial 3.63% fiscal deficit. The current exchange rate is 0.04 USD/ZMW.
| GDP (nominal) | 532,097,043,965 ZK |
|---|---|
| GDP per capita | 28,944 ZK |
| Inflation | 14.99% |
| GDP growth | 4.04% |
| Unemployment | 5.96% |
| Budget balance | -3.63% |
| FX (USD/ZMW) | 0.04 |
Zambia Economy Facts
Debt per citizen: about $1,650 for a population of 18,383,956.
Paying $1 every second would take 961 years to clear the balance.
Country Comparison
| Country | Debt as % of GDP | GDP (USD) |
|---|---|---|
 United Kingdom | 110.08% | $ 3,643.8B |
 France | 115.16% | $ 3,162.1B |
| Zambia | 115.23% | $ 26.3B |
 Sri Lanka | 115.54% | $ 99.0B |
 Belgium | 115.58% | $ 664.6B |