*Copper, Crops and Connectivity Made Zambia’s 2025 Strong Economic Output*
By Kelvin Chisanga
Zambia’s economic performance in 2025 was anchored by improved macroeconomic stability, rising investor confidence and stronger outcomes across key productive sectors.
The mining sector, led by copper, remained the backbone of the economy, with increased investment and mine expansion boosting production, export earnings, foreign exchange inflows and fiscal revenues.
Agriculture played a stabilising and inclusive role by supporting food security, rural incomes and employment, while improved access to inputs and irrigation enhanced output in maize, soya beans, groundnuts, horticulture and livestock.
Manufacturing also recorded steady growth, driven by agro-processing, construction materials and value-added copper products, supported by activity taking place in industrial parks and MFEZs.
ICT emerged as a fast-growing contributor, improving productivity, connectivity and fostered financial inclusion.
Overall, mining, agriculture, manufacturing and ICT shaped up Zambia’s economic performance in 2025, signalling gradual process to diversification alongside continued reliance on mining sector.