ICT Sector Contribution to GDP Growth (Percentage Points)

ZM-CGDP-ICT | Periodicity: Annual

Latest Value

1.80

Dec 2024
Baseline Value

1.20

Dec 2021
Change vs Baseline

0.60

50.0%
Data Completeness

100.0%

4 of 4 periods
Trend Analysis
Date Period Value Source Status Activities
31 Dec 2024 2024 1.80 Zamstats Closed
31 Dec 2023 2023 1.50 Zamstats Closed
31 Dec 2022 2022 3.20 Zamstats Closed
31 Dec 2021 2021 1.20 Zamstats Closed

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Definition
The share of total GDP growth attributable to the ICT sector, expressed in percentage points, based on sectoral value-added contributions within national accounts.
Interpretation
Higher values indicate that ICT is a significant driver of economic growth, signalling increasing digitalization of the economy. In Zambia, a rising contribution suggests expanding impact from connectivity, mobile services, and digital platforms, though it may not fully capture informal or emerging digital activities.
Description
Measures the extent to which the ICT sector contributes to Zambia’s overall economic growth in a given period. It reflects the role of digital infrastructure, services, and innovation in driving national productivity and expansion.
Source
Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats), National Accounts; Ministry of Finance and National Planning; International Telecommunication Union (ITU); World Bank.