17_International debt securities, nonbanks in Zambia
Zambia: 17_International debt securities, nonbanks was 2.50 billion in 2026. ◆ Volatile
17_International debt securities, nonbanks in Zambia, 1996–2026
Source: BIS.
Analysis
In 2026, 17_international debt securities, nonbanks in Zambia stood at 2.50 billion.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 41.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 17_international debt securities, nonbanks in Zambia peaked at 4.25 billion in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1996.
That places Zambia 108th out of 155 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.
17_International debt securities, nonbanks in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 750.00 million | — |
| 2014 | 750.00 million | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 1.75 billion | +133.3% |
| 2016 | 4.25 billion | +142.9% |
| 2017 | 4.25 billion | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 4.25 billion | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 4.25 billion | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 4.25 billion | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 4.25 billion | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 4.25 billion | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 3.50 billion | -17.6% |
| 2024 | 3.50 billion | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 2.50 billion | -28.6% |
| 2026 | 2.50 billion | +0.0% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 2.50 billion is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.72 billion, 92% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 2.50 billion is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.91 billion, 1.3× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.02 billion | 0 | 4.25 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.54 billion | 2.50 billion | 4.25 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 17_international debt securities, nonbanks in Zambia?
- 17_international debt securities, nonbanks in Zambia was 2.50 billion in 2026, according to BIS.
- What is the highest 17_international debt securities, nonbanks recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 4.25 billion in 2016.
- What is the lowest 17_international debt securities, nonbanks recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1996.
- How does Zambia rank for 17_international debt securities, nonbanks?
- Zambia ranks 108th out of 155 countries with data for 2026.
- Is 17_international debt securities, nonbanks rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from BIS, published as part of 17_International debt securities, nonbanks. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The data are derived from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) International Debt Securities Statistics, excluding bank issuers.