Zambia is the 120 most competitive nation in the world out of 140 countries ranked in the 2018 edition of the Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Rank in Zambia averaged 110.15 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 122 in 2008 and a record low of 93 in 2014. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. In 2018, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology emphasizing the role of human capital, innovation, resilience and agility, as not only drivers but also defining features of economic success in the 4th Industrial Revolution. As a result, the GCI scale changed to 1 to 100 from 1 to 7, with higher average score meaning higher degree of competitiveness. The report is made up of 98 variables organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions; infrastructure; ICT adoption; macroeconomic stability; health; skills; product market; labour market; financial system; market size; business dynamism; and innovation capability. This page provides the latest reported value for - Zambia Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Zambia is ranked 85 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Zambia improved to 85 in 2019 from 87 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Zambia averaged 88.83 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 99 in 2008 and a record low of 80 in 2010. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Zambia.

Terrorism Index in Zambia decreased to 0.31 in 2018 from 0.66 in 2017. Terrorism Index in Zambia averaged 0.32 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 2.23 in 2002 and a record low of 0 in 2007. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact).

Industrial Production in Zambia increased 6.40 percent in the third quarter of 2018 over the same quarter in the previous year. Industrial Production in Zambia averaged 5.08 percent from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 15.11 percent in the second quarter of 2003 and a record low of -8.38 percent in the first quarter of 2002. This page provides - Zambia Industrial Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Zambia decreased to 1351.59 USD Million in November from 1407.79 USD Million in October of 2019. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Zambia averaged 2401.08 USD Million from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3936.93 USD Million in July of 2015 and a record low of 1318.12 USD Million in April of 2019. This page provides - Zambia Foreign Exchange Reserves- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Zambia recorded a capital and financial account deficit of 238.70 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019. Capital Flows in Zambia averaged 113.36 USD Million from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2111.20 USD Million in the second quarter of 2006 and a record low of -902.70 USD Million in the third quarter of 2015. This page provides - Zambia Capital Flows- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Direct Investment in Zambia increased by 152.40 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019. Foreign Direct Investment in Zambia averaged 203.88 USD Million from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1335.70 USD Million in the third quarter of 2012 and a record low of -281.90 USD Million in the first quarter of 2012. This page provides - Zambia Foreign Direct Investment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Sales Tax Rate in Zambia stands at 16 percent. Sales Tax Rate in Zambia averaged 16.21 percent from 2006 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 17.50 percent in 2007 and a record low of 16 percent in 2008. In Zambia, the sales tax rate is a tax charged to consumers based on the purchase price of certain goods and services. The benchmark we use for the sales tax rate refers to the highest rate. Revenues from the Sales Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Zambia. This page provides - Zambia Sales Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages High Skilled in Zambia increased to 8810 ZMK/Month in 2017 from 8750 ZMK/Month in 2016. Wages High Skilled in Zambia averaged 8843.33 ZMK/Month from 2015 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 8970 ZMK/Month in 2015 and a record low of 8750 ZMK/Month in 2016. High Skilled Wages refer to highest estimate of wage of workers doing high-skilled jobs, calculated from sample of wages collected by WageIndicator surveys.

Wages Low Skilled in Zambia increased to 1760 ZMK/Month in 2017 from 1300 ZMK/Month in 2015. Wages Low Skilled in Zambia averaged 1530 ZMK/Month from 2015 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 1760 ZMK/Month in 2017 and a record low of 1300 ZMK/Month in 2015. Low Skilled Wages refer to highest estimate of wage of workers doing low-skilled jobs, calculated from sample of wages collected by WageIndicator surveys.

Gdp From Construction in Zambia increased to 3920 ZMK Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 3723 ZMK Million in the second quarter of 2019. Gdp From Construction in Zambia averaged 3013.44 ZMK Million from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 4073 ZMK Million in the third quarter of 2018 and a record low of 2076.55 ZMK Million in the second quarter of 2013. This page provides - Zambia Gdp From Construction- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gdp From Public Administration in Zambia decreased to 1921 ZMK Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 1925 ZMK Million in the second quarter of 2019. Gdp From Public Administration in Zambia averaged 1444.50 ZMK Million from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1925 ZMK Million in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 780.58 ZMK Million in the second quarter of 2011. This page provides - Zambia Gdp From Public Administration- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gdp From Services in Zambia increased to 8392 ZMK Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 7102 ZMK Million in the second quarter of 2019. Gdp From Services in Zambia averaged 6540.38 ZMK Million from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 8392 ZMK Million in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 3552.60 ZMK Million in the first quarter of 2010. This page provides - Zambia Gdp From Services- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gdp From Transport in Zambia increased to 1306 ZMK Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 1138 ZMK Million in the second quarter of 2019. Gdp From Transport in Zambia averaged 1171.16 ZMK Million from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1747.12 ZMK Million in the fourth quarter of 2010 and a record low of 940.70 ZMK Million in the second quarter of 2016. This page provides - Zambia Gdp From Transport- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP Constant Prices in Zambia increased to 279441 ZMW THO in 2018 from 246252 ZMW THO in 2017. GDP Constant Prices in Zambia averaged 79910.16 ZMW THO from 1994 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 279441 ZMW THO in 2018 and a record low of 2448 ZMW THO in 1994. This page provides - Zambia GDP Current Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index Cpi in Zambia increased to 260.25 points in April from 254.62 points in March of 2020. Consumer Price Index Cpi in Zambia averaged 151.35 points from 2008 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 260.25 points in April of 2020 and a record low of 82.70 points in January of 2008. This page provides - Zambia Consumer Price Index Cpi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cpi Housing Utilities in Zambia increased to 283.68 points in April from 283.20 points in March of 2020. Cpi Housing Utilities in Zambia averaged 178.44 points from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 283.68 points in April of 2020 and a record low of 107.92 points in January of 2010. This page provides - Zambia Cpi Housing Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The transportation sub-index of the CPI basket in Zambia increased to 357.60 points in April of 2020 from 332.20 points in March of 2020. CPI Transportation in Zambia averaged 174.70 points from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 357.60 points in April of 2020 and a record low of 103.50 points in January of 2010. This page provides - Zambia Cpi Transportation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports in Zambia increased to 8165 ZMK Million in March from 7949 ZMK Million in February of 2020. Imports in Zambia averaged 3683.85 ZMK Million from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9763 ZMK Million in November of 2018 and a record low of 518 ZMK Million in September of 2003. Zambia main imports are: fuel, machinery and foodstuffs. Zambia’s main import partner is South Africa followed by Congo-Kinshasa and China. This page provides the latest reported value for - Zambia Imports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Exports in Zambia increased to 8346 ZMK Million in March from 7829 ZMK Million in February of 2020. Exports in Zambia averaged 3641.47 ZMK Million from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8916 ZMK Million in December of 2018 and a record low of 271 ZMK Million in January of 2003. Zambia’s main export, copper accounts for 70 percent of Africa’s production and 60 percent of country’s total exports. Other exports include: sugar, tobacco, gemstones, cotton and electricity. Zambia’s main export partner is Switzerland (45 percent of total exports). Others include: China (20 percent), South Africa, United Kingdom, Zimbabwe and Congo-Kinshasa. This page provides the latest reported value for - Zambia Exports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Deposit Interest Rate in Zambia increased to 9.30 percent in March from 9.03 percent in February of 2020. Deposit Interest Rate in Zambia averaged 16.92 percent from 1978 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 111 percent in July of 1993 and a record low of 5.85 percent in May of 2013. The Deposit Interest Rate is the average rate paid by commercial banks to individuals or corporations on deposits. This page includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in Zambia.

Composite Pmi in Zambia decreased to 37.30 points in April from 44.70 points in March of 2020. Composite Pmi in Zambia averaged 48.84 points from 2017 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 54.70 points in November of 2017 and a record low of 37.30 points in April of 2020. The Stanbic Bank Zambia Purchasing Managers’ Index is based on data compiled from monthly replies to questionnaires sent to purchasing executives in approximately 400 private sector companies, which have been carefully selected to accurately represent the true structure of the Zambian economy, including agriculture, construction, industry, services and wholesale & retail. The panel is stratified by GDP and company workforce size. Survey responses reflect the change, if any, in the current month compared to the previous month based on data collected mid-month. A reading above 50 indicates an overall increase in that variable, below 50 an overall decrease. The Purchasing Managers’ Index™ (PMI™) is a composite index based on five of the individual sub-components with the following weights: New Orders - 0.3, Output - 0.25, Employment - 0.2, Suppliers’ Delivery Times - 0.15, Stock of Items Purchased - 0.1, with the Suppliers’ Delivery Times sub-component inverted so that it moves in a comparable direction. This page provides - Zambia Composite PMI- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M3 in Zambia increased to 79648895.82 ZMK Million in March from 72621586.03 ZMK Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M3 in Zambia averaged 26048810.74 ZMK Million from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 79648895.82 ZMK Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 3661075 ZMK Million in March of 2003. This page provides - Zambia Money Supply M3- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Zambia recorded 252 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Zambia reported 4 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Zambia Coronavirus Cases.

Zambia recorded 7 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Zambia reported 252 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for Zambia Coronavirus Deaths.

Zambia recorded 112 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Zambia reported 7 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Zambia Coronavirus Recovered.

Exports of Electrical, Electronic Articles in Switzerland increased to 630.54 CHF Million in March from 599.53 CHF Million in February of 2020. Exports of Electrical, Electronic Articles in Switzerland averaged 537.01 CHF Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 890.25 CHF Million in October of 2008 and a record low of 231.13 CHF Million in January of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Exports of Electrical, Electronic Articles.

Exports of Electricity in Switzerland increased to 133.98 CHF Million in March from 125.02 CHF Million in February of 2020. Exports of Electricity in Switzerland averaged 270.66 CHF Million from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 621.70 CHF Million in July of 2012 and a record low of 98.22 CHF Million in April of 2017. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Exports of Electricity.

Exports of Embroideries in Switzerland decreased to 2.29 CHF Million in March from 2.99 CHF Million in February of 2020. Exports of Embroideries in Switzerland averaged 11.22 CHF Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 25.75 CHF Million in October of 1990 and a record low of 1.58 CHF Million in August of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Exports of Embroideries.

Exports - Essential Oils, Scent & Flavour Materials in Switzerland increased to 146.52 CHF Million in March from 141.83 CHF Million in February of 2020. Exports - Essential Oils, Scent & Flavour Material in Switzerland averaged 112.22 CHF Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 187.39 CHF Million in July of 2010 and a record low of 32.73 CHF Million in December of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Exports of Essential Oils, Scent & Flavour Materi.

Exports of Food Products, Beverage & Tobacco in Switzerland increased to 748.84 CHF Million in March from 690.61 CHF Million in February of 2020. Exports of Food Products, Beverage & Tobacco in Switzerland averaged 417.09 CHF Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 882.57 CHF Million in November of 2018 and a record low of 132.60 CHF Million in January of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Exports of Food Products, Beverage & Tobacco.

Exports of Generation of Current, Electric Motors in Switzerland increased to 231.15 CHF Million in March from 231.04 CHF Million in February of 2020. Exports of Generation of Current, Electric Motors in Switzerland averaged 175.71 CHF Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 326.92 CHF Million in October of 2008 and a record low of 55 CHF Million in January of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Exports of Generation of Current, Electric Motors.

Exports of Handicraft Machine Tools in Switzerland increased to 15.48 CHF Million in March from 14.24 CHF Million in February of 2020. Exports of Handicraft Machine Tools in Switzerland averaged 61.60 CHF Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 117.51 CHF Million in September of 1999 and a record low of 13.58 CHF Million in August of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Exports of Handicraft Machine Tools.

Exports of Heating & Cooling Technology in Switzerland decreased to 86.53 CHF Million in March from 86.55 CHF Million in February of 2020. Exports of Heating & Cooling Technology in Switzerland averaged 103.98 CHF Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 209.47 CHF Million in July of 2008 and a record low of 53.78 CHF Million in January of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Exports of Heating & Cooling Technology.

Exports of Household Apparatus in Switzerland decreased to 55.27 CHF Million in March from 68.59 CHF Million in February of 2020. Exports of Household Apparatus in Switzerland averaged 84.68 CHF Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 140.42 CHF Million in October of 2007 and a record low of 50.54 CHF Million in January of 1998. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Exports of Household Apparatus.

Exports of Investment Goods in Switzerland decreased to 3863.50 CHF Million in March from 3927 CHF Million in February of 2020. Exports of Investment Goods in Switzerland averaged 3623.49 CHF Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5656.80 CHF Million in October of 2007 and a record low of 1600.70 CHF Million in January of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Exports of Investment Goods.

Exports of Iron & Steel in Switzerland decreased to 78.49 CHF Million in March from 82.34 CHF Million in February of 2020. Exports of Iron & Steel in Switzerland averaged 85.73 CHF Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 214.91 CHF Million in July of 2008 and a record low of 29.60 CHF Million in August of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Exports of Iron & Steel.

Exports of Jewelry & Related Articles in Switzerland decreased to 789.23 CHF Million in March from 1136.76 CHF Million in February of 2020. Exports of Jewelry & Related Articles in Switzerland averaged 402.85 CHF Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1448.79 CHF Million in May of 2019 and a record low of 37.70 CHF Million in January of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Exports of Jewelry & Related Articles.

Exports of Machines in Switzerland increased to 172.54 CHF Million in March from 139.53 CHF Million in February of 2020. Exports of Machines in Switzerland averaged 170.24 CHF Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 400.78 CHF Million in December of 2017 and a record low of 44.28 CHF Million in January of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Exports of Machines.

Exports of Machines For Paper in Switzerland decreased to 69.05 CHF Million in March from 96.06 CHF Million in February of 2020. Exports of Machines For Paper in Switzerland averaged 160.77 CHF Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 306.91 CHF Million in December of 2006 and a record low of 69.05 CHF Million in March of 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Exports of Machines For Paper.

Exports of Metal Goods in Switzerland increased to 830.30 CHF Million in March from 813.51 CHF Million in February of 2020. Exports of Metal Goods in Switzerland averaged 801.55 CHF Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 954.64 CHF Million in March of 2018 and a record low of 619.96 CHF Million in August of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Exports of Metal Goods.

Exports of Metal Working Machines in Switzerland decreased to 210.51 CHF Million in March from 234.70 CHF Million in February of 2020. Exports of Metal Working Machines in Switzerland averaged 320 CHF Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 414.83 CHF Million in November of 2018 and a record low of 210.51 CHF Million in March of 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Exports of Metal Working Machines.

Exports of Non-European Countries in Switzerland increased to 5755 CHF Million in March from 4186.40 CHF Million in February of 2020. Exports of Non-European Countries in Switzerland averaged 3951.74 CHF Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5755 CHF Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 2798.40 CHF Million in August of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Exports of Non-European Countries.

Exports of Office Machines in Switzerland increased to 84.66 CHF Million in March from 73.21 CHF Million in February of 2020. Exports of Office Machines in Switzerland averaged 73.44 CHF Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 98.26 CHF Million in November of 2016 and a record low of 58.50 CHF Million in April of 2017. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Exports of Office Machines.

Exports of Paper, Publishing & Printing in Switzerland increased to 125.73 CHF Million in March from 114.30 CHF Million in February of 2020. Exports of Paper, Publishing & Printing in Switzerland averaged 147.31 CHF Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 388.65 CHF Million in July of 2019 and a record low of 103.29 CHF Million in August of 2019. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Exports of Paper, Publishing & Printing.

Exports - Pharmaceuticals, Vitamin, Diagnostic Product in Switzerland increased to 10314.12 CHF Million in March from 7828.12 CHF Million in February of 2020. Exports - Pharmaceuticals, Vitamin, Diagnostic Pro in Switzerland averaged 6977.56 CHF Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10314.12 CHF Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 4831.40 CHF Million in December of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Exports of Pharmaceuticals, Vitamin, Diagnostic P.

Exports of Pigment in Switzerland increased to 130.66 CHF Million in March from 121.49 CHF Million in February of 2020. Exports of Pigment in Switzerland averaged 124.08 CHF Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 173.39 CHF Million in March of 2017 and a record low of 98.93 CHF Million in December of 2019. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Exports of Pigment.

Exports of Precision Instruments in Switzerland increased to 1434.90 CHF Million in March from 1347.20 CHF Million in February of 2020. Exports of Precision Instruments in Switzerland averaged 1310.42 CHF Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1613.80 CHF Million in November of 2018 and a record low of 985.90 CHF Million in August of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Exports of Precision Instruments.

Exports of Pumps, Compressor, Etc. in Switzerland increased to 160.78 CHF Million in March from 159.13 CHF Million in February of 2020. Exports of Pumps, Compressor, Etc. in Switzerland averaged 176.31 CHF Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 247.04 CHF Million in July of 2015 and a record low of 137.84 CHF Million in August of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Exports of Pumps, Compressor, Etc.

Exports of Raw Materials & Semi Finished Goods in Switzerland increased to 3341.60 CHF Million in March from 3126.10 CHF Million in February of 2020. Exports of Raw Materials & Semi Finished Goods in Switzerland averaged 3004.83 CHF Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3511.10 CHF Million in July of 2019 and a record low of 2426.40 CHF Million in August of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Exports of Raw Materials & Semi Finished Goods.