15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Zambia
Zambia: 15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term was 17.47 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Zambia, 2001–2025
Source: IMF.
Analysis
In 2025, 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Zambia stood at 17.47 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 70.4% on the previous year and down 83.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Zambia peaked at 626.32 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2001.
Zambia ranks 91st 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.
15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 7.14 million | — |
| 2004 | 1.30 million | -81.8% |
| 2005 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 13.42 million | — |
| 2007 | 2.00 million | -85.1% |
| 2008 | 3.00 million | +50.0% |
| 2009 | 4.95 million | +65.0% |
| 2010 | 8.35 million | +68.6% |
| 2011 | 10.00 million | +19.8% |
| 2012 | 2.46 million | -75.4% |
| 2013 | 5.87 million | +138.6% |
| 2014 | 15.80 million | +169.4% |
| 2015 | 106.88 million | +576.4% |
| 2016 | 1.90 million | -98.2% |
| 2017 | 5.03 million | +164.9% |
| 2018 | 62.02 million | +1132.0% |
| 2019 | 412,950 | -99.3% |
| 2020 | 229,559 | -44.4% |
| 2021 | 9.58 million | +4073.1% |
| 2022 | 475.80 million | +4866.7% |
| 2023 | 626.32 million | +31.6% |
| 2024 | 59.06 million | -90.6% |
| 2025 | 17.47 million | -70.4% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 17.47 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 316,940, 55.1× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 17.47 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 248,834, 70.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +4866.7% | 9.58 million | 475.80 million |
| 2021 | +4073.1% | 229,559 | 9.58 million |
| 2018 | +1132.0% | 5.03 million | 62.02 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.53 million | 0 | 13.42 million | 9 |
| 2010s | 21.87 million | 412,950 | 106.88 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 198.08 million | 229,559 | 626.32 million | 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 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Zambia?
- 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Zambia was 17.47 million in 2025, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 626.32 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2001.
- How does Zambia rank for 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term?
- Zambia ranks 91st out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 83.7%. 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 15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Short-term debt securities cover such instruments as treasury bills, commercial paper, and bankers' acceptances that usually give the holder the unconditional right to a stated fixed sum of money on a specified date. These instruments are usually traded on organized markets at a discount and have an original term to maturity of one year or less.