Manufactures exports (constant US$) in Zambia
Zambia: Manufactures exports (constant US$) was 273.47 million constant US$ in 2003. ◆ Volatile
Manufactures exports in Zambia, 1984–2003
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2003, manufactures exports in Zambia stood at 273.47 million constant US$. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 36.6% on the previous year and up 210.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, manufactures exports in Zambia peaked at 273.47 million constant US$ in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0 constant US$, in 1984.
That places Zambia 15th out of 38 countries with data for 2003, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Manufactures exports (constant US$) in Zambia, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1985 | 1 constant US$ | +99999900.0% |
| 1986 | 51.55 million constant US$ | +5154619900.0% |
| 1987 | 42.21 million constant US$ | -18.1% |
| 1988 | 47.54 million constant US$ | +12.6% |
| 1989 | 34.20 million constant US$ | -28.1% |
| 1990 | 60.61 million constant US$ | +77.2% |
| 1991 | 41.10 million constant US$ | -32.2% |
| 1992 | 53.18 million constant US$ | +29.4% |
| 1993 | 88.15 million constant US$ | +65.8% |
| 1994 | 105.71 million constant US$ | +19.9% |
| 1995 | 120.21 million constant US$ | +13.7% |
| 1996 | 137.44 million constant US$ | +14.3% |
| 1997 | 157.78 million constant US$ | +14.8% |
| 1998 | 176.79 million constant US$ | +12.0% |
| 1999 | 172.91 million constant US$ | -2.2% |
| 2000 | 152.16 million constant US$ | -12.0% |
| 2001 | 191.84 million constant US$ | +26.1% |
| 2002 | 200.24 million constant US$ | +4.4% |
| 2003 | 273.47 million constant US$ | +36.6% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 273.47 million constant US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 76.95 million constant US$, 3.6× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 273.47 million constant US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 275.48 million constant US$, 99% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Manufactures exports (constant US$) in Zambia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | +5154619900.0% | 1 constant US$ | 51.55 million constant US$ |
| 1985 | +99999900.0% | 0 constant US$ | 1 constant US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 29.25 million constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 51.55 million constant US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 111.39 million constant US$ | 41.10 million constant US$ | 176.79 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 204.43 million constant US$ | 152.16 million constant US$ | 273.47 million constant US$ | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is manufactures exports in Zambia?
- Manufactures exports in Zambia was 273.47 million constant US$ in 2003, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest manufactures exports recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 273.47 million constant US$ in 2003.
- What is the lowest manufactures exports recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 constant US$ in 1984.
- How does Zambia rank for manufactures exports?
- Zambia ranks 15th out of 38 countries with data for 2003.
- Is manufactures exports rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 210.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Manufactures exports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufactures comprise the commodities in SITC sections 5 (chemicals), 6 (basic manufactures), 7 (machinery and transport equipment), and 8 (miscellaneous manufactured goods), excluding division 68 (nonferrous metals) in 1987 constant US dollars. Values are on fob basis.