04_Official bilateral loans, aid loans in Zambia

Zambia: 04_Official bilateral loans, aid loans was 75.00 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
75.00 million
Change on year
down 5.1%
World rank
92nd
of 132 countries
All-time high
543.00 million
in 2004
All-time low
3.00 million
in 2011
Years of data
20
2004–2023

04_Official bilateral loans, aid loans in Zambia, 2004–2023

0200.0M400.0M600.0M2004201320232004: 543.0M2005: 126.0M2006: 7.0M2007: 9.0M2008: 8.0M2009: 9.0M2010: 9.0M2011: 3.0M2012: 4.0M2013: 13.0M2014: 44.0M2015: 74.0M2016: 116.0M2017: 128.0M2018: 122.0M2019: 122.0M2020: 124.0M2021: 116.0M2022: 79.0M2023: 75.0M

Source: OECD.

Analysis

Zambia recorded 75.00 million for 04_official bilateral loans, aid loans in 2023.

That represents a change of down 5.1% on the previous year and up 476.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 04_official bilateral loans, aid loans in Zambia peaked at 543.00 million in 2004 and was at its lowest, 3.00 million, in 2011.

That places Zambia 92nd out of 132 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.

04_Official bilateral loans, aid loans in Zambia, year by year

Annual values for 04_Official bilateral loans, aid loans in Zambia, 2004 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2004 543.00 million —
2005 126.00 million -76.8%
2006 7.00 million -94.4%
2007 9.00 million +28.6%
2008 8.00 million -11.1%
2009 9.00 million +12.5%
2010 9.00 million +0.0%
2011 3.00 million -66.7%
2012 4.00 million +33.3%
2013 13.00 million +225.0%
2014 44.00 million +238.5%
2015 74.00 million +68.2%
2016 116.00 million +56.8%
2017 128.00 million +10.3%
2018 122.00 million -4.7%
2019 122.00 million +0.0%
2020 124.00 million +1.6%
2021 116.00 million -6.5%
2022 79.00 million -31.9%
2023 75.00 million -5.1%

Zambia compared with similar countries

  • Zambia's 75.00 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 366.50 million, 20% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
  • Zambia's 75.00 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 244.00 million, 31% of the median. (47 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 117.00 million 7.00 million 543.00 million 6
2010s 63.50 million 3.00 million 128.00 million 10
2020s 98.50 million 75.00 million 124.00 million 4

Countries ranked near Zambia

  1. 89 Mauritania 85.00 million compare
  2. 90 Montenegro 84.00 million compare
  3. 90 Sao Tome and Principe 84.00 million compare
  4. 93 Syria 72.00 million compare
  5. 94 Guinea-Bissau 68.00 million compare
  6. 95 Venezuela 67.00 million compare

See the full ranking of 132 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is 04_official bilateral loans, aid loans in Zambia?
04_official bilateral loans, aid loans in Zambia was 75.00 million in 2023, according to OECD.
What is the highest 04_official bilateral loans, aid loans recorded in Zambia?
The highest recorded value was 543.00 million in 2004.
What is the lowest 04_official bilateral loans, aid loans recorded in Zambia?
The lowest recorded value was 3.00 million in 2011.
How does Zambia rank for 04_official bilateral loans, aid loans?
Zambia ranks 92nd out of 132 countries with data for 2023.
Is 04_official bilateral loans, aid loans rising or falling in Zambia?
Over the last ten years it is up 476.9%. 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 04_Official bilateral loans, aid loans. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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04_Official bilateral loans, aid loans
Source
OECD
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
132 places, 2,428 data points, 2004–2023
Last refreshed

Aid loans cover Official Development Assistance (ODA) loans. ODA loans are concessional loans provided by the official sector to countries and territories on the DAC List of ODA Recipients.