03_Official bilateral loans, total in Zambia
Zambia: 03_Official bilateral loans, total was 125.00 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
03_Official bilateral loans, total in Zambia, 1996–2023
Source: OECD.
Analysis
In 2023, 03_official bilateral loans, total in Zambia stood at 125.00 million.
The figure is up 9.6% on the previous year and up 346.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 03_official bilateral loans, total in Zambia peaked at 1.46 billion in 1997 and was at its lowest, 10.00 million, in 2006.
That places Zambia 99th out of 162 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
03_Official bilateral loans, total in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1.31 billion | — |
| 1997 | 1.46 billion | +11.1% |
| 1998 | 609.00 million | -58.2% |
| 1999 | 728.00 million | +19.5% |
| 2000 | 658.00 million | -9.6% |
| 2001 | 591.00 million | -10.2% |
| 2002 | 702.00 million | +18.8% |
| 2003 | 819.00 million | +16.7% |
| 2004 | 664.00 million | -18.9% |
| 2005 | 143.00 million | -78.5% |
| 2006 | 10.00 million | -93.0% |
| 2007 | 11.00 million | +10.0% |
| 2008 | 26.00 million | +136.4% |
| 2009 | 26.00 million | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 25.00 million | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 32.00 million | +28.0% |
| 2012 | 11.00 million | -65.6% |
| 2013 | 28.00 million | +154.5% |
| 2014 | 44.00 million | +57.1% |
| 2015 | 113.00 million | +156.8% |
| 2016 | 181.00 million | +60.2% |
| 2017 | 198.00 million | +9.4% |
| 2018 | 228.00 million | +15.2% |
| 2019 | 219.00 million | -3.9% |
| 2020 | 211.00 million | -3.7% |
| 2021 | 147.00 million | -30.3% |
| 2022 | 114.00 million | -22.4% |
| 2023 | 125.00 million | +9.6% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 125.00 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 462.00 million, 27% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 125.00 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 258.00 million, 48% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.03 billion | 609.00 million | 1.46 billion | 4 |
| 2000s | 365.00 million | 10.00 million | 819.00 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 107.90 million | 11.00 million | 228.00 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 149.25 million | 114.00 million | 211.00 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More reference data data for Zambia
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Political opposition, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Elected parliament and government, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Global number of reported disasters by size, gaps filled 0 events (2025)
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate 40.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Free country, gaps filled 1 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, gaps filled 4 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 03_official bilateral loans, total in Zambia?
- 03_official bilateral loans, total in Zambia was 125.00 million in 2023, according to OECD.
- What is the highest 03_official bilateral loans, total recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.46 billion in 1997.
- What is the lowest 03_official bilateral loans, total recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.00 million in 2006.
- How does Zambia rank for 03_official bilateral loans, total?
- Zambia ranks 99th out of 162 countries with data for 2023.
- Is 03_official bilateral loans, total rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 346.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from OECD, published as part of 03_Official bilateral loans, total. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The data show the outstanding debt on loans, other than direct export credits, extended by governments which are members of the OECD’s Development Assistance Committee (DAC). In addition to straightforward loans, official bilateral loans include loans repayable in kind, and eligible loans in Associated Financing packages.