Zambia Forecast
Trend-model estimates (v0), generated from the historical series. Research only — labeled model output, not advice. Method: linear trend extrapolation of recent history; point estimates only, no confidence intervals. Model output, never observed data.
GDP
| GDP | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP | 28.88 | 28.49 | 29.24 | USD Billion |
| GDP Annual Growth Rate | 3.76 | 5.17 | 5.57 | percent |
| GDP per Capita | 1317.88 | 1264.62 | 1265.52 | USD |
Government
| Government | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Net Lending/Borrowing | -3.18 | -1.09 | — | percent of GDP |
Labour
| Labour | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21.91 | 22.43 | 22.99 | Million |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.92 | 6.13 | 6.23 | percent |
Money
| Money | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Exchange Reserves | 4.09 | 4.26 | — | USD Billion |
| Lending Interest Rate | 9.48 | — | — | percent |
Prices
| Prices | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation Rate | 13.91 | 15.75 | 16.32 | percent |
Trade
| Trade | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exports | 8.85 | 11.11 | — | USD Billion |
| External Balance (Goods & Services) | 1.88 | 3.56 | — | USD Billion |
| Imports | 6.97 | 7.55 | — | USD Billion |