Africa statistics flash-November 2017: selected socio-economic indicators on Africa

Abstract

The Africa Statistics Flash captures macro-economic and socio-demographic indicators on the continent, giving member states and stakeholders an indication of where things stand in Africa on a monthly basis. The Flash is a one-stop shop document which provides an understanding of what is going on in Africa at a glimpse, in terms of performance its economy, trade, external debt, investment, price levels, inflation, population, school enrollment and related issues. The present report focus on Zambia key macroeconomic indicators, contribution to GDP by selected sectors, Export/Import and GDP growth rate, sectoral contribution to gross value added, GDP growth rate, FDI inward flow and import /export products. In addition, the Africa Statistics Flash will also provide information on trade among Africa's regional economic communities.