What was Zambia's Mineral rents (% of GDP) in 2021?

In 2021, Zambia's Mineral rents (% of GDP) was 28.25, according to World Bank Open Data.

Is Zambia's Mineral rents (% of GDP) rising or falling?

Zambia's Mineral rents (% of GDP) rose 243.3% from 2020 to 2021.

How does Zambia rank globally on Mineral rents (% of GDP)?

In 2021, Zambia ranked #2 out of 197 countries reporting Mineral rents (% of GDP).

How does Zambia's Mineral rents (% of GDP) compare to the world average?

The global average for Mineral rents (% of GDP) in 2021 was 1.76, so Zambia is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 of 46.

Zambia: Mineral rents (% of GDP)

Name: Zambia: Mineral rents (% of GDP)
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In 2021, Zambia's Mineral rents (% of GDP) was 28.25.

That's up 243.3% from 2020, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 1.76 . Zambia ranks #2 globally out of 197 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 of 46.

Source: World Bank Open Data (NY.GDP.MINR.RT.ZS) • Data as of 2021

Trend (2002–2021)

2008 · Global financial crisis
2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
2014 · Oil price collapse

Highlights

Peak: 28.25; 2021
Trough: 0.00; 2003
1-year change: +243.3%
5-year change: +873.6%; +57.6% / yr
10-year change: +133.7%; +8.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Mineral rents (% of GDP)
2021	28.2491
2020	8.2285
2019	2.1838
2018	6.3409
2017	5.6880
2016	2.9015
2015	2.9326
2014	4.6410
2013	6.5836
2012	7.7867

About Mineral rents (% of GDP)

Mineral rents are the difference between the value of production for a stock of minerals at world prices and their total costs of production. Minerals included in the calculation are tin, gold, lead, zinc, iron, copper, nickel, silver, bauxite, and phosphate.

Indicator code: NY.GDP.MINR.RT.ZS • Category: Economy

Frequently asked questions

What was Zambia's Mineral rents (% of GDP) in 2021?: In 2021, Zambia's Mineral rents (% of GDP) was 28.25, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Zambia's Mineral rents (% of GDP) rising or falling?: Zambia's Mineral rents (% of GDP) rose 243.3% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Zambia rank globally on Mineral rents (% of GDP)?: In 2021, Zambia ranked #2 out of 197 countries reporting Mineral rents (% of GDP).
How does Zambia's Mineral rents (% of GDP) compare to the world average?: The global average for Mineral rents (% of GDP) in 2021 was 1.76, so Zambia is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 of 46.
What is Mineral rents (% of GDP) and how is it measured?: Mineral rents are the difference between the value of production for a stock of minerals at world prices and their total costs of production. Minerals included in the calculation are tin, gold, lead, zinc, iron, copper, nickel, silver, bauxite, and phosphate.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (NY.GDP.MINR.RT.ZS), CC BY 4.0.