Zambia

Sub-Saharan Africa

Score

CautionNR

Caution Investment Destination

Significant risks present - experienced investors with hedging strategies

Score Breakdown

Economic Health (30%)38

Political Safety (25%)40

Business Climate (20%)38

Financial Strength (15%)32

Growth Potential (10%)50

Investment Profile

Score History

How Zambia's investment score has evolved over time

2021: 36/100+2 pts since 20212025: 38/100

Economic

GDP$30B

GDP Growth4.5%

GDP per Capita$1,500

Inflation10.0%

Current Account2.5% GDP

Financial & Fiscal

Government Debt85% GDP

FDI Inflows2.0% GDP

Trade Openness72%

Credit RatingNR

Governance (WGI)

Political Stability-0.2

Rule of Law-0.4

Corruption Control-0.4

Regulatory Quality-0.3

Population20M

Pop. Growth2.8%

Sector Investment Analysis

Mining (Copper)

15% of GDP

growing72

Agriculture

6% of GDP

stable48

Energy

3% of GDP

growing42

Construction

5% of GDP

growing40