Zambian Statistics

Monthly bulletin for October 2008

Administrator — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:15:39 GMT

Inside this Issue

Inflation increases to 15.2 percent in October 2008
September 2008 records trade deficit
2 in every 3 children in Zambia are given the right number of meals a day
High risk sexual intercourse twice higher in males than females, 2007 ZDHS reveals!
Local maize seed, most planted variety
Layman & statistics
Selected socioeconomic indicators
Up coming surveys

Monthly bulletin for September 2008

Administrator — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:14:02 GMT

Inside this Issue

Increases in the cost of Transport, Rent and Household energy push September Inflation to 14.2 percent
August 2008 Records Trade Deficit
More fees paid for consultation of Medical Doctors – reveals 2006 LCMS
Under-Five Breastfeeding Increases!
Cassava Production expected to increase in the 2007/2008 Agricultural Season
Layman & Statistics
Selected Socio-Economic Indicators

Consumer Price Index for September 2008

Administrator — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:10:14 GMT

The Central Statistical Office through its monthly survey on consumer prices today announced that the annual rate of inflation, as measured by the all items Consumer Price Index (CPI), was recorded at 14.2 percent as at September 2008. This rate is 1.0 percentage point higher than the August rate of 13.2 percent. Compared with the same period last year, the annual rate of inflation increased by 4.9 percentage points, from 9.3 percent in September 2007 to 14.2 percent in September 2008.

The September 2008 inflation rate of 14.2 percent means that prices as measured by the all items Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by an average of 14.2 percent between September 2007 and September 2008.

Consumer Price Index for August 2008

Administrator — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:48:48 GMT

The Central Statistical Office through its monthly survey on consumer prices today announced that the annual rate of inflation, as measured by the all items Consumer Price Index (CPI), was recorded at 13.2 percent as at August 2008. This rate is 0.6 of a percentage point higher than the July rate of 12.6 percent. Compared with the same period last year, the annual rate of inflation increased by 2.5 percentage points, from 10.7 percent in August 2007 to 13.2 percent in August 2008.

The August 2008 inflation rate of 13.2 percent means that prices as measured by the all items Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by an average of 13.2 percent between August 2007 and August 2008.

Monthly bulletin for August 2008

Administrator — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:45:14 GMT

Inside this Issue

Increases in the cost of Food and Fuel push August Inflation to 13.2 percent
July 2008 records Trade Surplus
Exclusive Breastfeeding Increases!
Lowest usage of Electricity recorded in Western Province
Ante-Natal Care by Professionals High
Sorghum Production Expected to Decline!
Layman & Statistics
Selected Socio-Economic Indicators

Monthly bulletin for July 2008

Administrator — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 02:01:43 GMT

Inside this Issue

Increases in the cost of Petroleum products and Transport push July Inflation to 12.6 percent
Maize grain prices increase
June 2008 Records Trade Surplus
Private Sector Participation in Provision of Higher Education Increases
Quantity of Fertilizers used by Small and Medium-Scale Farmers remains virtually the same
Infant and under Five Mortality Rates Decline!
Layman & Statistics
Selected Socio-Economic Indicators

Monthly bulletin for June 2008

Administrator — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:37:52 GMT

Inside this Issue

The higher price of Sugar pushes June Inflation to 12.1 percent
Maize grain prices continue to decline
May 2008 Records Trade Surplus
Throwing in Pits: Most Common Method of Garbage Disposal!
Contraceptive Use Increases
Forty-one percent of land under maize expected not to be harvested
Layman & Statistics
Selected Socio-Economic Indicators

Consumer Price Index for May 2008

Administrator — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:36:17 GMT

The Central Statistical Office through its monthly survey on consumer prices today announced that the annual rate of inflation, as measured by the all items Consumer Price Index (CPI), was recorded at 10.9 percent as at May 2008. This rate is 0.8 percentage points higher than the April rate of 10.1 percent. Compared with the same period last year, the annual rate of inflation declined by 0.9 percentage points, from 11.8 percent in May 2007 to 10.9 percent in May 2008.

The May 2008 inflation rate of 10.9 percent means that prices as measured by the all items Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by an average of 10.9 percent between May 2007 and May 2008.

Monthly bulletin for May 2008

Administrator — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:33:12 GMT

Inside this Issue

Inflation increases to 10.9 percent in May 2008
Maize grain prices continue to decline
April 2008 Records Trade Surplus
Over 40% of ill persons self administer medicine or do not consult for their illness
More than half of under five children suffer from chronic malnutrition
HIV prevalence declines
National Food Balance Sheet
Layman & Statistics
Selected Socio-EconomicIndicators

Monthly bulletin for April 2008

Administrator — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:24:39 GMT

Inside this Issue

Double Digit inflation rebounds in April 2008
March 2008 records Trade Surplus
Maize grain prices decline
9 in every 10 households in Zambia perceive themselves to be poor
Lack of agricultural input-cited main reason for being poor!
Income Inequalities remain high in Zambia
Layman & Statistics