Zambia—Gross National Savings (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #3 of 43
Latest Value
35.1%
2026
YoY Change
+4.7%
2025 → 2026
Global Rank
#3
of 43 countries
Maximum
44.0%
2020
Minimum
26.3%
2008
CAGR
+0.2%
23 years
Last
35.1%
Previous
33.6%
Highest
44.0%
Lowest
26.3%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 35.1% | +4.7% |
| 2025 | 33.6% | +18.4% |
| 2024 | 28.4% | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 28.4% | -7.6% |
| 2022 | 30.7% | -29.0% |
| 2021 | 43.3% | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 44.0% | +10.8% |
| 2019 | 39.7% | +6.6% |
| 2018 | 37.3% | -5.2% |
| 2017 | 39.3% | +12.5% |
| 2016 | 34.9% | -12.9% |
| 2015 | 40.1% | +10.8% |
| 2014 | 36.2% | +9.0% |
| 2013 | 33.2% | -9.9% |
| 2012 | 36.9% | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 37.5% | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 37.4% | +3.2% |
| 2009 | 36.2% | +37.8% |
| 2008 | 26.3% | -13.7% |
| 2007 | 30.5% | -26.3% |
| 2006 | 41.3% | +46.7% |
| 2005 | 28.2% | -17.1% |
| 2004 | 34.0% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | 35.1% | +4.7% |
Top Countries — Gross National Savings (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angola | 35.9% | 2026 |
| 2 | Tanzania | 35.3% | 2026 |
| 3 | Zambia | 35.1% | 2026 |
| 4 | Gabon | 34.2% | 2026 |
| 5 | Benin | 29.6% | 2026 |
| 6 | Lesotho | 29.4% | 2026 |
| 7 | Botswana | 28.5% | 2026 |
| 8 | Cote d'Ivoire | 28.5% | 2026 |
| 9 | Equatorial Guinea | 25.1% | 2026 |
| 10 | Chad | 24.1% | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Gross national savings as a percentage of GDP. The aggregate of savings by households, businesses, and government.
Methodology
GDP minus total consumption plus net income from abroad. Represents the portion of national income not consumed.
Unit
Percent of GDP