August 2026 records a Trade Surplus
TRADE BALANCE, JUL. 2026 (K’ Billion) The country recorded a trade surplus of K4.1 billion in July 2026 compared to the surplus of K4.2 billion recorded in June 2026. Exports mainly comprising domestically produced goods, increased by 0.1 percent from K29.6 billion in June 2026 to K29.7 billion in July 2026. This was mainly on […]
CUMULATIVE TOTAL TRADE, JAN-JUL (2025 AND 2026) (K’ Billion)
CUMULATIVE TOTAL TRADE, JAN-JUL (2025 AND 2026) (K’ Billion) Cumulative total trade for the period January to July 2026 was K359.2 billion while that of 2025 for the same period was K377.3 billion, representing 4.8 percent decrease […]
Monthly Inflation, August 2026
Latest News Overall Monthly Inflation Rate at 0.2 percent The overall monthly inflation rate for August 2026 was recorded at 0.2 percent the same as that recorded in July 2026. This outturn was mainly attributed to price movements in selected food and non-food items . […]
Annual Inflation, August 2025 – August 2026
Latest News Year-on-Year Inflation Rate for August 2026 at 6.2 percent Annual inflation for August 2026 was recorded at 6.2 percent down from 6.5 percent recorded in July 2026. This means that on average, prices of goods and services increased by 6.2 percent between August 2025 and August 2026. […]
Congratulations Mr Hakainde Hichilema, President Elect of the Republic of Zambia
Congratulations Mr Hakainde Hichilema , President Elect of the Republic of Zambia.
ZamStats Successfully Concludes Participation at the 98th Zambia Agricultural and Commercial Show
ZAMSTATS SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDES PARTICIPATION AT THE 98TH ZAMBIA AGRICULTURAL AND COMMERCIAL SHOW The Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) has successfully concluded its participation at the 98th Zambia Agriculture and Commercial Show, held under the theme “Fostering Trade and Investment.”The six-day exhibition provided an excellent platform for the Agency to raise awareness of the importance of official […]
ZamStats Joins the rest of the World in Commemorating 2026 World Population Day
ZamStats Joins the rest of the World in Commemorating 2026 World Population Day ZamStats Interpretation of World Population Day 2026 Theme: “Realizing the hopes and aspirations of young people – today and for the future.” As the world marks World Population Day 2026, with the global population estimated at 8.3 billion people, the focus is […]
JULY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Employment Opportunities The Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) invites applications from well qualified persons to fill up the following positions: 1. Manager – Geographical Information Systems 2. Manager – Training and Development 3. Manager – Management Information System 4. Manager – Procurement and Supplies 5. Principal Communications Officer 6. Senior Statistician – Balance of Payment […]
Copper Export Earnings, February (2025 – 2026)
Latest News Copper Export Earnings, February (2025 – 2026) Export earnings from refined copper decreased by 4.2 percent from K20.2 billion in January 2026 to K 19.4 billion in February 2026. Refined Copper export volumes decreased by 1.1 percent from 78.1 thousand Mt in January 2026 to 77.2 thousand Mt in February 2026. Read more>>Vol […]
Annual Food and Non-Food Inflation, March 2025 – March 2026 (%)
Latest News Annual Food and Non-Food Inflation Annual food inflation for March 2026 was recorded at 7.8 percent compared to 8.2 percent in February 2026. This means on average prices of food items increased by 7.8 percent between March 2025 and March 2026. This was mainly attributed to price movements in prices of food items […]