08_Multilateral loans, other institutions in Zambia
Zambia: 08_Multilateral loans, other institutions was 3.71 billion in 2026. ◆ Volatile
08_Multilateral loans, other institutions in Zambia, 1996–2026
Source: African Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, Inter-American Development, World Bank.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 08_multilateral loans, other institutions in Zambia is 3.71 billion, measured in 2026. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.
The figure is up 4.7% on the previous year and up 246.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 08_multilateral loans, other institutions in Zambia peaked at 3.71 billion in 2026 and was at its lowest, 354.05 million, in 2007.
That places Zambia 52nd out of 216 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
08_Multilateral loans, other institutions in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2.98 billion | — |
| 1997 | 2.95 billion | -1.0% |
| 1998 | 2.99 billion | +1.4% |
| 1999 | 3.11 billion | +3.9% |
| 2000 | 2.04 billion | -34.4% |
| 2001 | 2.19 billion | +7.4% |
| 2002 | 2.20 billion | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 2.54 billion | +15.6% |
| 2004 | 2.80 billion | +10.0% |
| 2005 | 2.96 billion | +5.7% |
| 2006 | 2.86 billion | -3.3% |
| 2007 | 354.05 million | -87.6% |
| 2008 | 521.49 million | +47.3% |
| 2009 | 499.40 million | -4.2% |
| 2010 | 559.10 million | +12.0% |
| 2011 | 670.69 million | +20.0% |
| 2012 | 754.00 million | +12.4% |
| 2013 | 808.01 million | +7.2% |
| 2014 | 955.18 million | +18.2% |
| 2015 | 957.64 million | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 1.07 billion | +11.9% |
| 2017 | 1.18 billion | +10.2% |
| 2018 | 1.39 billion | +18.0% |
| 2019 | 1.54 billion | +10.4% |
| 2020 | 1.75 billion | +13.5% |
| 2021 | 2.06 billion | +18.0% |
| 2022 | 2.34 billion | +13.8% |
| 2023 | 2.97 billion | +26.6% |
| 2024 | 3.22 billion | +8.7% |
| 2025 | 3.54 billion | +9.9% |
| 2026 | 3.71 billion | +4.7% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 3.71 billion is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.66 billion, 1.4× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 3.71 billion is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.41 billion, 2.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 08_Multilateral loans, other institutions 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | -87.6% | 2.86 billion | 354.05 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.01 billion | 2.95 billion | 3.11 billion | 4 |
| 2000s | 1.90 billion | 354.05 million | 2.96 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 988.87 million | 559.10 million | 1.54 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.80 billion | 1.75 billion | 3.71 billion | 7 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 49 Mozambique 4.04 billion compare
- 50 Burkina Faso 4.00 billion compare
- 51 Madagascar 3.88 billion compare
- 53 Niger 3.70 billion compare
- 54 Guatemala 3.69 billion compare
- 55 Benin 3.58 billion compare
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 08_multilateral loans, other institutions in Zambia?
- 08_multilateral loans, other institutions in Zambia was 3.71 billion in 2026, according to African Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, Inter-American Development, World Bank.
- What is the highest 08_multilateral loans, other institutions recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.71 billion in 2026.
- What is the lowest 08_multilateral loans, other institutions recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 354.05 million in 2007.
- How does Zambia rank for 08_multilateral loans, other institutions?
- Zambia ranks 52nd out of 216 countries with data for 2026.
- Is 08_multilateral loans, other institutions rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 246.4%. 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, World Bank, published as part of 08_Multilateral loans, other institutions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The data are sourced from the African Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, and Inter-American Development, and IBRD loans and IDA credits from the World Bank.