POL and other energy imports (current US$) in Zambia
Zambia: POL and other energy imports (current US$) was 230.12 million current US$ in 2003. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2003)
230.12 million current US$
Change on year
down 6.7%
World rank
24th
of 50 countries
All-time high
246.55 million current US$
in 2002
All-time low
41.00 million current US$
in 1995
Years of data
20
1984–2003
POL and other energy imports in Zambia, 1984–2003
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 230.12 million current US$ for pol and other energy imports in 2003.
That represents a change of down 6.7% on the previous year and up 389.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pol and other energy imports in Zambia peaked at 246.55 million current US$ in 2002 and was at its lowest, 41.00 million current US$, in 1995.
Zambia ranks 24th of 50 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
POL and other energy imports (current US$) in Zambia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 144.10 million current US$ | — |
| 1985 | 121.80 million current US$ | -15.5% |
| 1986 | 71.60 million current US$ | -41.2% |
| 1987 | 67.20 million current US$ | -6.1% |
| 1988 | 61.60 million current US$ | -8.3% |
| 1989 | 102.80 million current US$ | +66.9% |
| 1990 | 118.80 million current US$ | +15.6% |
| 1991 | 83.00 million current US$ | -30.1% |
| 1992 | 53.00 million current US$ | -36.1% |
| 1993 | 47.00 million current US$ | -11.3% |
| 1994 | 55.50 million current US$ | +18.1% |
| 1995 | 41.00 million current US$ | -26.1% |
| 1996 | 51.00 million current US$ | +24.4% |
| 1997 | 87.20 million current US$ | +71.0% |
| 1998 | 41.90 million current US$ | -51.9% |
| 1999 | 114.70 million current US$ | +173.7% |
| 2000 | 176.93 million current US$ | +54.3% |
| 2001 | 220.30 million current US$ | +24.5% |
| 2002 | 246.55 million current US$ | +11.9% |
| 2003 | 230.12 million current US$ | -6.7% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 230.12 million current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 371.14 million current US$, 62% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 230.12 million current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 147.40 million current US$, 1.6× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 94.85 million current US$ | 61.60 million current US$ | 144.10 million current US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 69.31 million current US$ | 41.00 million current US$ | 118.80 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 218.48 million current US$ | 176.93 million current US$ | 246.55 million current US$ | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pol and other energy imports in Zambia?
- Pol and other energy imports in Zambia was 230.12 million current US$ in 2003, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest pol and other energy imports recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 246.55 million current US$ in 2002.
- What is the lowest pol and other energy imports recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 41.00 million current US$ in 1995.
- How does Zambia rank for pol and other energy imports?
- Zambia ranks 24th out of 50 countries with data for 2003.
- Is pol and other energy imports rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 389.6%. 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 POL and other energy imports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Petroleum and energy products imports in current US dollars. Values are on cif (includes freight and insurance costs).