24_International reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate in Zambia
Zambia: 24_International reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate was 25.57 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
24_International reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate in Zambia, 1991–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 24_international reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate in Zambia is 25.57 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 35.9% on the previous year and up 3,204.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 24_international reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate in Zambia peaked at 274.73 % change on previous year in 1993 and was at its lowest, -87.92 % change on previous year, in 2000.
Zambia ranks 23rd of 175 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
24_International reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate in Zambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 133.37 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | -80.05 % change on previous year | -160.0% |
| 1993 | 274.73 % change on previous year | -443.2% |
| 1994 | 2.54 % change on previous year | -99.1% |
| 1995 | 3.76 % change on previous year | +47.7% |
| 1996 | -21.51 % change on previous year | -672.4% |
| 1997 | 8.1 % change on previous year | -137.7% |
| 1998 | -15.1 % change on previous year | -286.3% |
| 1999 | -52.76 % change on previous year | +249.5% |
| 2000 | -87.92 % change on previous year | +66.6% |
| 2002 | -31.74 % change on previous year | -63.9% |
| 2003 | 198.69 % change on previous year | -726.0% |
| 2004 | -55.17 % change on previous year | -127.8% |
| 2005 | 45.61 % change on previous year | -182.7% |
| 2006 | 36.1 % change on previous year | -20.9% |
| 2007 | 69.34 % change on previous year | +92.1% |
| 2008 | 60.47 % change on previous year | -12.8% |
| 2009 | -22.61 % change on previous year | -137.4% |
| 2010 | 88.41 % change on previous year | -491.0% |
| 2011 | 17.42 % change on previous year | -80.3% |
| 2012 | 10.11 % change on previous year | -41.9% |
| 2013 | 12.46 % change on previous year | +23.2% |
| 2014 | 3.14 % change on previous year | -74.8% |
| 2015 | -0.8237 % change on previous year | -126.2% |
| 2016 | -2.87 % change on previous year | +248.7% |
| 2017 | -11.56 % change on previous year | +302.4% |
| 2018 | -22.03 % change on previous year | +90.6% |
| 2019 | -21.56 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 2020 | -0.657 % change on previous year | -97.0% |
| 2021 | -13.76 % change on previous year | +1994.5% |
| 2022 | 136.56 % change on previous year | -1092.4% |
| 2023 | -0.5765 % change on previous year | -100.4% |
| 2024 | 18.82 % change on previous year | -3364.1% |
| 2025 | 25.57 % change on previous year | +35.9% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 25.57 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 15.59 % change on previous year, 1.6× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 25.57 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.56 % change on previous year, 3.0× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 24_International reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | +3364.1% | -0.5765 % change on previous year | 18.82 % change on previous year |
| 2021 | -1994.5% | -0.657 % change on previous year | -13.76 % change on previous year |
| 2022 | +1092.4% | -13.76 % change on previous year | 136.56 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 28.12 % change on previous year | -80.05 % change on previous year | 274.73 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 23.64 % change on previous year | -87.92 % change on previous year | 198.69 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 7.27 % change on previous year | -22.03 % change on previous year | 88.41 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 27.66 % change on previous year | -13.76 % change on previous year | 136.56 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 20 United Arab Emirates 26.92 % change on previous year compare
- 21 Croatia 26.41 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Venezuela 25.71 % change on previous year compare
- 24 Bhutan 25.36 % change on previous year compare
- 25 Nepal 22.52 % change on previous year compare
- 26 Democratic Republic of Congo 21.99 % change on previous year 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)
- 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)
- Civil liberties rating, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Consumer price index 483.32 2010 = 100 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 24_international reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate in Zambia?
- 24_international reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate in Zambia was 25.57 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest 24_international reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 274.73 % change on previous year in 1993.
- What is the lowest 24_international reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -87.92 % change on previous year in 2000.
- How does Zambia rank for 24_international reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate?
- Zambia ranks 23rd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 24_international reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,204.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of 24_International reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in 24_International reserves (excluding gold). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in 24_International reserves (excluding gold). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.