06_Multilateral loans, total in Zambia
Zambia: 06_Multilateral loans, total was 5.44 billion in 2026. ◆ Volatile
06_Multilateral loans, total in Zambia, 1990–2026
Source: African Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, Inter-American Development, IMF, World Bank.
Analysis
In 2026, 06_multilateral loans, total in Zambia stood at 5.44 billion. That is the highest value across all 37 years on record.
The figure is up 11.8% on the previous year and up 309.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 06_multilateral loans, total in Zambia peaked at 5.44 billion in 2026 and was at its lowest, 395.60 million, in 2007.
Zambia ranks 41st of 216 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
06_Multilateral loans, total in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 888.25 million | — |
| 1991 | 863.83 million | -2.7% |
| 1992 | 877.13 million | +1.5% |
| 1993 | 851.85 million | -2.9% |
| 1994 | 789.01 million | -7.4% |
| 1995 | 860.15 million | +9.0% |
| 1996 | 4.20 billion | +388.4% |
| 1997 | 4.12 billion | -1.9% |
| 1998 | 4.12 billion | -0.0% |
| 1999 | 4.27 billion | +3.6% |
| 2000 | 3.19 billion | -25.3% |
| 2001 | 1.10 billion | -65.5% |
| 2002 | 3.18 billion | +188.4% |
| 2003 | 3.57 billion | +12.4% |
| 2004 | 3.65 billion | +2.3% |
| 2005 | 3.82 billion | +4.6% |
| 2006 | 2.89 billion | -24.3% |
| 2007 | 395.60 million | -86.3% |
| 2008 | 611.98 million | +54.7% |
| 2009 | 592.11 million | -3.2% |
| 2010 | 893.01 million | +50.8% |
| 2011 | 1.08 billion | +20.6% |
| 2012 | 1.17 billion | +8.8% |
| 2013 | 1.20 billion | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 1.34 billion | +11.8% |
| 2015 | 1.27 billion | -5.3% |
| 2016 | 1.33 billion | +4.5% |
| 2017 | 1.36 billion | +2.6% |
| 2018 | 1.52 billion | +11.7% |
| 2019 | 1.60 billion | +5.0% |
| 2020 | 1.76 billion | +10.2% |
| 2021 | 2.06 billion | +17.1% |
| 2022 | 2.34 billion | +13.7% |
| 2023 | 3.16 billion | +34.6% |
| 2024 | 3.78 billion | +19.8% |
| 2025 | 4.86 billion | +28.7% |
| 2026 | 5.44 billion | +11.8% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 5.44 billion is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.80 billion, 1.9× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 5.44 billion is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.69 billion, 3.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 06_Multilateral loans, total in Zambia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | +388.4% | 860.15 million | 4.20 billion |
| 2002 | +188.4% | 1.10 billion | 3.18 billion |
| 2007 | -86.3% | 2.89 billion | 395.60 million |
| 2001 | -65.5% | 3.19 billion | 1.10 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.18 billion | 789.01 million | 4.27 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.30 billion | 395.60 million | 3.82 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.28 billion | 893.01 million | 1.60 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.34 billion | 1.76 billion | 5.44 billion | 7 |
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 06_multilateral loans, total in Zambia?
- 06_multilateral loans, total in Zambia was 5.44 billion in 2026, according to African Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, Inter-American Development, IMF, World Bank.
- What is the highest 06_multilateral loans, total recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 5.44 billion in 2026.
- What is the lowest 06_multilateral loans, total recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 395.60 million in 2007.
- How does Zambia rank for 06_multilateral loans, total?
- Zambia ranks 41st out of 216 countries with data for 2026.
- Is 06_multilateral loans, total rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 309.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from African Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, Inter-American Development, IMF, World Bank, published as part of 06_Multilateral loans, total. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The data represent the sum of loans from the IMF (item 07) and other institutions (item 08).