07_Multilateral loans, IMF, annual growth rate in Zambia
Zambia: 07_Multilateral loans, IMF, annual growth rate was 137.43 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
07_Multilateral loans, IMF, annual growth rate in Zambia, 1991–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, 07_multilateral loans, imf, annual growth rate in Zambia stood at 137.43 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 29.6% on the previous year and up 823.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 07_multilateral loans, imf, annual growth rate in Zambia peaked at 260.17 % change on previous year in 2010 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 2022.
Zambia ranks 2nd of 128 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
07_Multilateral loans, IMF, annual growth rate in Zambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | -2.75 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 1.54 % change on previous year | -156.0% |
| 1993 | -2.88 % change on previous year | -287.1% |
| 1994 | -7.38 % change on previous year | +155.9% |
| 1995 | 9.02 % change on previous year | -222.2% |
| 1996 | 41.58 % change on previous year | +361.2% |
| 1997 | -3.95 % change on previous year | -109.5% |
| 1998 | -3.68 % change on previous year | -6.8% |
| 1999 | 2.85 % change on previous year | -177.4% |
| 2000 | -0.8077 % change on previous year | -128.4% |
| 2001 | -4.21 % change on previous year | +421.0% |
| 2002 | -11.49 % change on previous year | +173.1% |
| 2003 | 5.1 % change on previous year | -144.4% |
| 2004 | -16.61 % change on previous year | -425.6% |
| 2005 | 1.05 % change on previous year | -106.3% |
| 2006 | -96.33 % change on previous year | -9232.1% |
| 2007 | 31.02 % change on previous year | -132.2% |
| 2008 | 117.79 % change on previous year | +279.8% |
| 2009 | 2.46 % change on previous year | -97.9% |
| 2010 | 260.17 % change on previous year | +10485.2% |
| 2011 | 21.64 % change on previous year | -91.7% |
| 2012 | 2.83 % change on previous year | -86.9% |
| 2013 | -6.26 % change on previous year | -321.0% |
| 2014 | -1.44 % change on previous year | -77.0% |
| 2015 | -19 % change on previous year | +1217.9% |
| 2016 | -18.28 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
| 2017 | -29.31 % change on previous year | +60.3% |
| 2018 | -29.03 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 2019 | -53.44 % change on previous year | +84.1% |
| 2020 | -74.75 % change on previous year | +39.9% |
| 2021 | -82.69 % change on previous year | +10.6% |
| 2022 | -100 % change on previous year | +20.9% |
| 2024 | 195.28 % change on previous year | -295.3% |
| 2025 | 137.43 % change on previous year | -29.6% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 137.43 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -4.01 % change on previous year. (41 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 137.43 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9.06 % change on previous year, 15.2× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 07_Multilateral loans, IMF, annual growth rate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +10485.2% | 2.46 % change on previous year | 260.17 % change on previous year |
| 2006 | -9232.1% | 1.05 % change on previous year | -96.33 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.82 % change on previous year | -7.38 % change on previous year | 41.58 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 2.8 % change on previous year | -96.33 % change on previous year | 117.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.79 % change on previous year | -53.44 % change on previous year | 260.17 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.05 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 195.28 % change on previous year | 5 |
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)
- 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)
- Civil liberties rating, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Consumer price index 483.32 2010 = 100 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 07_multilateral loans, imf, annual growth rate in Zambia?
- 07_multilateral loans, imf, annual growth rate in Zambia was 137.43 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest 07_multilateral loans, imf, annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 260.17 % change on previous year in 2010.
- What is the lowest 07_multilateral loans, imf, annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 2022.
- How does Zambia rank for 07_multilateral loans, imf, annual growth rate?
- Zambia ranks 2nd out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 07_multilateral loans, imf, annual growth rate rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 823.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of 07_Multilateral loans, IMF, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in 07_Multilateral loans, IMF. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in 07_Multilateral loans, IMF. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.