Waste management (Domestic Currency) in Zambia
Zambia: Waste management (Domestic Currency) was 42.81 million in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Waste management in Zambia, 1999–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for waste management in Zambia is 42.81 million, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
That represents a change of up 30.5% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, waste management in Zambia peaked at 42.81 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1999.
Zambia ranks 60th of 91 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Waste management (Domestic Currency) in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 32.81 million | — |
| 2021 | 42.81 million | +30.5% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 42.81 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 167.20 million, 26% of the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2020s | 37.81 million | 32.81 million | 42.81 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More public sector data for Zambia
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- Elected parliament, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
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- Chief executive of the government is elected 1 (2025)
- Elected parliament 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is waste management in Zambia?
- Waste management in Zambia was 42.81 million in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest waste management recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 42.81 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest waste management recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1999.
- How does Zambia rank for waste management?
- Zambia ranks 60th out of 91 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Waste management (Domestic Currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset captures government spending on environmental protection efforts such as pollution abatement, biodiversity conservation, and waste management. These expenditures are classified according to the COFOG framework (Classification of the Functions of Government).