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Inflation
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IMF Projects Zambia’s GDP to Reach 5.2% in 2026, Citing Economic Resilience, Eased Inflation, and Reform Progress in 2025 Extended Credit Facility Review
The IMF concluded its 2025 review of the Extended Credit Facility with Zambia, projecting GDP growth of 5.2% in 2026 following 4.5% growth in early 2025. The IMF cited easing inflation, improved liquidity, strong investor demand, and steady reform progress in governance, fiscal management, and private sector participation.
November 10, 2025
IMF Projects Zambia GDP to Grow by 5.8% in 2025 and 6.4% in 2026, Inflation to Ease to 9.2%
The IMF’s October 2025 Regional Economic Outlook projects Zambia’s GDP growth at 5.8% in 2025 and 6.4% in 2026, with inflation easing to 9.2%. The report highlights Zambia’s fiscal recovery, surplus outlook, and tax policy lessons as the country continues its debt restructuring process.
October 22, 2025
Bank of Zambia Unveils 2025 Policies to Reduce Inflation to 6–8%, Support Agriculture with K5 Billion Fund, and Stabilize the Kwacha
The Central Bank of Zambia has unveiled its 2025 policies to reduce inflation to 6–8%, stabilize the Kwacha, and support agriculture with a K5 billion fund to mitigate the effects of the 2023/24 drought. The policies also aim to strengthen the financial system, promote a 24-hour economy, and ensure sustainable economic growth.
January 27, 2025
Zambia’s Inflation Up to 12% in September 2023
The Zambia Statistics Agency recently released its monthly macroeconomic stats for September 2023, indicating that the Annual Inflation…
October 3, 2023
Zambia’s Inflation Down to 9.8% in August 2022
Zambia’s Annual inflation for August 2022 decreased to 9.8% from 9.9% recorded in July 2022. This means that on…
September 2, 2022
Zambia Central Bank Increase Interest Rate to 8.5% in February 2021
On February 15-16 2021, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPG) of the Bank of Zambia (BoZ) decided to adjust…
February 23, 2021
Zambia Inflation Rate Increase to 21.5% in January 2021
The Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats), indicates that the Year-on-Year Inflation Rate for January 2021 increased to 21.5% from…
February 23, 2021
Zambia Inflation Rate Increased to 17.4% in November 2020
The Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats), indicates that the Year-on-Year Inflation Rate for November 2020 increased to 17.4% from…
November 30, 2020
Zambia GDP to Grow 4.3% in 2017, Inflation to Remain Stable
The Ministry of Finance of Zambia has recently issued a statement on the economy indicating that GDP growth…
September 13, 2017
Zambia Central Bank Reduces Interest Rate to 14% in February 2017
On 22nd February 2017 the Bank of Zambia (BoZ) reduced the Policy Rate from 15.5% to 14%, the…
March 10, 2017