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ICT Sector Contribution to GDP Growth (Percentage Points)
ZM-CGDP-ICT | Periodicity: Annual
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Latest Value
1.80
Dec 2024Baseline Value
1.20
Dec 2021Change vs Baseline
0.60
50.0%Data Completeness
100.0%
4 of 4 periodsTrend 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.
Observation History
| Date | Period | Value | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Indicator-Level Activities
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About this Indicator
- 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.