Exports of commodity 2 (constant US$) in Zambia
Zambia: Exports of commodity 2 (constant US$) was 118.42 million constant US$ in 2003. ▲ Rising
Exports of commodity 2 in Zambia, 1984–2003
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exports of commodity 2 in Zambia is 118.42 million constant US$, measured in 2003.
That represents a change of up 57.7% on the previous year and down 15.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of commodity 2 in Zambia peaked at 218.01 million constant US$ in 1996 and was at its lowest, 15.53 million constant US$, in 1984.
That places Zambia 23rd out of 44 countries with data for 2003, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 20 years of available data.
Exports of commodity 2 (constant US$) in Zambia, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 15.53 million constant US$ | — |
| 1985 | 57.18 million constant US$ | +268.3% |
| 1986 | 53.00 million constant US$ | -7.3% |
| 1987 | 51.00 million constant US$ | -3.8% |
| 1988 | 68.05 million constant US$ | +33.4% |
| 1989 | 65.60 million constant US$ | -3.6% |
| 1990 | 84.33 million constant US$ | +28.6% |
| 1991 | 111.97 million constant US$ | +32.8% |
| 1992 | 147.47 million constant US$ | +31.7% |
| 1993 | 139.47 million constant US$ | -5.4% |
| 1994 | 197.36 million constant US$ | +41.5% |
| 1995 | 135.36 million constant US$ | -31.4% |
| 1996 | 218.01 million constant US$ | +61.1% |
| 1997 | 194.32 million constant US$ | -10.9% |
| 1998 | 177.31 million constant US$ | -8.8% |
| 1999 | 133.47 million constant US$ | -24.7% |
| 2000 | 86.79 million constant US$ | -35.0% |
| 2001 | 116.08 million constant US$ | +33.7% |
| 2002 | 75.08 million constant US$ | -35.3% |
| 2003 | 118.42 million constant US$ | +57.7% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 118.42 million constant US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 118.42 million constant US$, 1.0× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 118.42 million constant US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 179.32 million constant US$, 66% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 51.73 million constant US$ | 15.53 million constant US$ | 68.05 million constant US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 153.91 million constant US$ | 84.33 million constant US$ | 218.01 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 99.09 million constant US$ | 75.08 million constant US$ | 118.42 million constant US$ | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of commodity 2 in Zambia?
- Exports of commodity 2 in Zambia was 118.42 million constant US$ in 2003, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest exports of commodity 2 recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 218.01 million constant US$ in 1996.
- What is the lowest exports of commodity 2 recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.53 million constant US$ in 1984.
- How does Zambia rank for exports of commodity 2?
- Zambia ranks 23rd out of 44 countries with data for 2003.
- Is exports of commodity 2 rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Exports of commodity 2 (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Exports of commodity 2 in 1987 constant US dollars and fob basis.