11_SDR allocation in Zambia
Zambia: 11_SDR allocation was 1.91 billion in 2026. ◆ Volatile
11_SDR allocation in Zambia, 1990–2026
Source: IMF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 11_sdr allocation in Zambia is 1.91 billion, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of up 2.1% on the previous year and up 188.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 11_sdr allocation in Zambia peaked at 1.94 billion in 2022 and was at its lowest, 85.16 million, in 2002.
That places Zambia 63rd out of 189 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
11_SDR allocation in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 88.85 million | — |
| 1991 | 91.95 million | +3.5% |
| 1992 | 93.69 million | +1.9% |
| 1993 | 95.46 million | +1.9% |
| 1994 | 96.48 million | +1.1% |
| 1995 | 106.58 million | +10.5% |
| 1996 | 99.80 million | -6.4% |
| 1997 | 94.72 million | -5.1% |
| 1998 | 91.24 million | -3.7% |
| 1999 | 92.74 million | +1.6% |
| 2000 | 91.99 million | -0.8% |
| 2001 | 86.10 million | -6.4% |
| 2002 | 85.16 million | -1.1% |
| 2003 | 93.83 million | +10.2% |
| 2004 | 101.12 million | +7.8% |
| 2005 | 103.19 million | +2.0% |
| 2006 | 98.41 million | -4.6% |
| 2007 | 103.14 million | +4.8% |
| 2008 | 112.32 million | +8.9% |
| 2009 | 102.11 million | -9.1% |
| 2010 | 712.26 million | +597.5% |
| 2011 | 743.82 million | +4.4% |
| 2012 | 726.73 million | -2.3% |
| 2013 | 703.33 million | -3.2% |
| 2014 | 725.11 million | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 647.17 million | -10.7% |
| 2016 | 660.93 million | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 636.55 million | -3.7% |
| 2018 | 682.06 million | +7.2% |
| 2019 | 651.28 million | -4.5% |
| 2020 | 640.28 million | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 664.87 million | +3.8% |
| 2022 | 1.94 billion | +192.5% |
| 2023 | 1.89 billion | -2.7% |
| 2024 | 1.86 billion | -1.6% |
| 2025 | 1.87 billion | +0.4% |
| 2026 | 1.91 billion | +2.1% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 1.91 billion is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 499.84 million, 3.8× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 1.91 billion is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 349.03 million, 5.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 11_SDR allocation 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 | +597.5% | 102.11 million | 712.26 million |
| 2022 | +192.5% | 664.87 million | 1.94 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 95.15 million | 88.85 million | 106.58 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 97.74 million | 85.16 million | 112.32 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 688.92 million | 636.55 million | 743.82 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.54 billion | 640.28 million | 1.94 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 11_sdr allocation in Zambia?
- 11_sdr allocation in Zambia was 1.91 billion in 2026, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 11_sdr allocation recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.94 billion in 2022.
- What is the lowest 11_sdr allocation recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 85.16 million in 2002.
- How does Zambia rank for 11_sdr allocation?
- Zambia ranks 63rd out of 189 countries with data for 2026.
- Is 11_sdr allocation rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 188.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from IMF, published as part of 11_SDR allocation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
SDRs are international reserve assets created by the IMF and allocated to members to supplement existing official reserves. Holdings of SDRs by an IMF member are recorded as an asset, while the allocation of SDRs is recorded as the incurrence of a liability of the member receiving them. The membership of the SDR Department incurs the asset and liability position among themselves, not with the IMF. The holdings and allocations should be shown gross, rather than netted (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, sixth edition (BPM6)).