Indirect taxes less subsidies (current LCU) in Zambia
Zambia: Indirect taxes less subsidies (current LCU) was 8.23 trillion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Indirect taxes less subsidies in Zambia, 1985–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2011, indirect taxes less subsidies in Zambia stood at 8.23 trillion current LCU. That is the highest value across all 27 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 32.8% on the previous year and up 459.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, indirect taxes less subsidies in Zambia peaked at 8.23 trillion current LCU in 2011 and was at its lowest, 910.60 million current LCU, in 1985.
That places Zambia 2nd out of 51 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Indirect taxes less subsidies (current LCU) in Zambia, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 910.60 million current LCU | — |
| 1986 | 1.90 billion current LCU | +108.6% |
| 1987 | 2.76 billion current LCU | +45.5% |
| 1988 | 3.20 billion current LCU | +15.9% |
| 1989 | 7.34 billion current LCU | +129.4% |
| 1990 | 17.27 billion current LCU | +135.2% |
| 1991 | 28.95 billion current LCU | +67.6% |
| 1992 | 65.30 billion current LCU | +125.5% |
| 1993 | 159.95 billion current LCU | +144.9% |
| 1994 | 289.67 billion current LCU | +81.1% |
| 1995 | 373.40 billion current LCU | +28.9% |
| 1996 | 507.00 billion current LCU | +35.8% |
| 1997 | 639.86 billion current LCU | +26.2% |
| 1998 | 696.00 billion current LCU | +8.8% |
| 1999 | 809.00 billion current LCU | +16.2% |
| 2000 | 1.10 trillion current LCU | +36.6% |
| 2001 | 1.47 trillion current LCU | +33.2% |
| 2002 | 1.60 trillion current LCU | +9.0% |
| 2003 | 1.94 trillion current LCU | +20.7% |
| 2004 | 2.51 trillion current LCU | +29.7% |
| 2005 | 3.10 trillion current LCU | +23.2% |
| 2006 | 3.42 trillion current LCU | +10.3% |
| 2007 | 4.42 trillion current LCU | +29.4% |
| 2008 | 5.24 trillion current LCU | +18.6% |
| 2009 | 4.82 trillion current LCU | -8.0% |
| 2010 | 6.20 trillion current LCU | +28.5% |
| 2011 | 8.23 trillion current LCU | +32.8% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 8.23 trillion current LCU is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 222.96 billion current LCU, 36.9× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 8.23 trillion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 128.54 billion current LCU, 64.0× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.22 billion current LCU | 910.60 million current LCU | 7.34 billion current LCU | 5 |
| 1990s | 358.64 billion current LCU | 17.27 billion current LCU | 809.00 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.96 trillion current LCU | 1.10 trillion current LCU | 5.24 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.21 trillion current LCU | 6.20 trillion current LCU | 8.23 trillion current LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
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- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 23.17 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 28.45 units per square kilometre (2023)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is indirect taxes less subsidies in Zambia?
- Indirect taxes less subsidies in Zambia was 8.23 trillion current LCU in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest indirect taxes less subsidies recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 8.23 trillion current LCU in 2011.
- What is the lowest indirect taxes less subsidies recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 910.60 million current LCU in 1985.
- How does Zambia rank for indirect taxes less subsidies?
- Zambia ranks 2nd out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
- Is indirect taxes less subsidies rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 459.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Indirect taxes less subsidies (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Indirect taxes are the sum of indirect taxes less subsidies. Indirect taxes are those taxes payable by producers that relate to the production, sale, purchase or use of the goods and services. Subsidies are grants on the current account made by general government to private enterprises and unincorporated public enterprises. Data are in current local currency.