14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Zambia
Zambia: 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents was 3.18 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Zambia, 2001–2025
Source: IMF.
Analysis
In 2025, 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Zambia stood at 3.18 billion.
That represents a change of up 28.8% on the previous year and up 80.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Zambia peaked at 3.30 billion in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2001.
Zambia ranks 94th of 215 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 7.14 million | — |
| 2004 | 1.30 million | -81.8% |
| 2005 | 1.34 million | +3.1% |
| 2006 | 24.31 million | +1714.0% |
| 2007 | 42.69 million | +75.6% |
| 2008 | 67.51 million | +58.2% |
| 2009 | 57.87 million | -14.3% |
| 2010 | 46.49 million | -19.7% |
| 2011 | 184.62 million | +297.1% |
| 2012 | 575.66 million | +211.8% |
| 2013 | 556.37 million | -3.4% |
| 2014 | 1.55 billion | +178.7% |
| 2015 | 1.76 billion | +13.8% |
| 2016 | 2.22 billion | +26.0% |
| 2017 | 3.30 billion | +48.2% |
| 2018 | 3.04 billion | -7.8% |
| 2019 | 1.90 billion | -37.6% |
| 2020 | 1.65 billion | -12.8% |
| 2021 | 2.02 billion | +22.2% |
| 2022 | 3.10 billion | +53.5% |
| 2023 | 2.85 billion | -8.2% |
| 2024 | 2.47 billion | -13.2% |
| 2025 | 3.18 billion | +28.8% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 3.18 billion is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 360.30 million, 8.8× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 3.18 billion is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 188.63 million, 16.9× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +1714.0% | 1.34 million | 24.31 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 22.46 million | 0 | 67.51 million | 9 |
| 2010s | 1.51 billion | 46.49 million | 3.30 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.55 billion | 1.65 billion | 3.18 billion | 6 |
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 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Zambia?
- 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Zambia was 3.18 billion in 2025, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.30 billion in 2017.
- What is the lowest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2001.
- How does Zambia rank for 14_debt securities held by nonresidents?
- Zambia ranks 94th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 14_debt securities held by nonresidents rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 80.5%. 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 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The data are sourced from the IMF’s Coordinated Portfolio Investment Survey (CPIS) database. Individual economy data on debt securities held by nonresidents are derived from other economies’ CPIS creditor data. The relevant tables in the CPIS database are 1) derived portfolio investment liabilities: long-term debt securities; and 2) derived portfolio investment liabilities: short-term debt securities.