Oil consumption, annual growth rate in Zambia
Zambia: Oil consumption, annual growth rate was 2.59 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Oil consumption, annual growth rate in Zambia, 1981–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 2.59 % change on previous year for oil consumption, annual growth rate in 2024.
That represents a change of down 72.2% on the previous year and down 82.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, oil consumption, annual growth rate in Zambia peaked at 22.2 % change on previous year in 2012 and was at its lowest, -25.42 % change on previous year, in 2007.
Zambia ranks 74th of 218 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.
Oil consumption, annual growth rate in Zambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | -12.74 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1983 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1984 | -6.89 % change on previous year | — |
| 1985 | -7.94 % change on previous year | +15.3% |
| 1986 | -0.8668 % change on previous year | -89.1% |
| 1987 | 5.45 % change on previous year | -729.2% |
| 1988 | 8.81 % change on previous year | +61.6% |
| 1989 | -1.79 % change on previous year | -120.3% |
| 1990 | -0.8763 % change on previous year | -51.0% |
| 1991 | -15.88 % change on previous year | +1712.5% |
| 1992 | 15.8 % change on previous year | -199.5% |
| 1993 | -17.52 % change on previous year | -210.9% |
| 1994 | -0.8289 % change on previous year | -95.3% |
| 1995 | 0.9297 % change on previous year | -212.2% |
| 1996 | 4.03 % change on previous year | +333.1% |
| 1997 | -0.2732 % change on previous year | -106.8% |
| 1998 | 6.36 % change on previous year | -2427.6% |
| 1999 | -6.12 % change on previous year | -196.2% |
| 2000 | -4.18 % change on previous year | -31.7% |
| 2001 | 4.93 % change on previous year | -217.9% |
| 2002 | 5.79 % change on previous year | +17.5% |
| 2003 | 5.68 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 2004 | 5.24 % change on previous year | -7.7% |
| 2005 | 3.57 % change on previous year | -31.9% |
| 2006 | 3.88 % change on previous year | +8.8% |
| 2007 | -25.42 % change on previous year | -754.2% |
| 2008 | 15.55 % change on previous year | -161.2% |
| 2009 | 3.15 % change on previous year | -79.8% |
| 2010 | 4.86 % change on previous year | +54.3% |
| 2011 | 18.78 % change on previous year | +286.7% |
| 2012 | 22.2 % change on previous year | +18.2% |
| 2013 | -0.2035 % change on previous year | -100.9% |
| 2014 | 14.87 % change on previous year | -7406.5% |
| 2015 | 6.49 % change on previous year | -56.4% |
| 2016 | -2.7 % change on previous year | -141.6% |
| 2017 | 12.45 % change on previous year | -560.7% |
| 2018 | -2.45 % change on previous year | -119.7% |
| 2019 | 9.93 % change on previous year | -505.9% |
| 2020 | 7.47 % change on previous year | -24.7% |
| 2021 | 5.61 % change on previous year | -24.9% |
| 2022 | 4.78 % change on previous year | -14.8% |
| 2023 | 9.32 % change on previous year | +94.8% |
| 2024 | 2.59 % change on previous year | -72.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -1.77 % change on previous year | -12.74 % change on previous year | 8.81 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | -1.44 % change on previous year | -17.52 % change on previous year | 15.8 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.82 % change on previous year | -25.42 % change on previous year | 15.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.42 % change on previous year | -2.7 % change on previous year | 22.2 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.95 % change on previous year | 2.59 % change on previous year | 9.32 % change on previous year | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is oil consumption, annual growth rate in Zambia?
- Oil consumption, annual growth rate in Zambia was 2.59 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest oil consumption, annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 22.2 % change on previous year in 2012.
- What is the lowest oil consumption, annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -25.42 % change on previous year in 2007.
- How does Zambia rank for oil consumption, annual growth rate?
- Zambia ranks 74th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is oil consumption, annual growth rate rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 82.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Oil consumption, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Oil consumption. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Oil consumption Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026); Etemad & Luciani (1991) – with major processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Oil consumption. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.