25_SDR holdings in Zambia
Zambia: 25_SDR holdings was 3.21 billion in 2026. ◆ Volatile
25_SDR holdings in Zambia, 1990–2026
Source: IMF.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 3.21 billion for 25_sdr holdings in 2026. That is the highest value across all 37 years on record.
That represents a change of up 16.9% on the previous year and up 629.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 25_sdr holdings in Zambia peaked at 3.21 billion in 2026 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
That places Zambia 47th out of 189 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
25_SDR holdings in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 40,389 | — |
| 1992 | 1.42 million | +3422.0% |
| 1993 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 281,656 | — |
| 1996 | 10.57 million | +3651.1% |
| 1997 | 1.06 million | -89.9% |
| 1998 | 69,871 | -93.4% |
| 1999 | 27,628 | -60.5% |
| 2000 | 139,722 | +405.7% |
| 2001 | 20.89 million | +14849.6% |
| 2002 | 66.34 million | +217.6% |
| 2003 | 71.04 million | +7.1% |
| 2004 | 3.10 million | -95.6% |
| 2005 | 20.73 million | +569.1% |
| 2006 | 15.29 million | -26.3% |
| 2007 | 12.47 million | -18.5% |
| 2008 | 13.90 million | +11.5% |
| 2009 | 10.04 million | -27.8% |
| 2010 | 617.45 million | +6050.2% |
| 2011 | 643.59 million | +4.2% |
| 2012 | 620.75 million | -3.5% |
| 2013 | 588.27 million | -5.2% |
| 2014 | 588.29 million | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 493.09 million | -16.2% |
| 2016 | 439.69 million | -10.8% |
| 2017 | 357.73 million | -18.6% |
| 2018 | 313.42 million | -12.4% |
| 2019 | 235.47 million | -24.9% |
| 2020 | 183.78 million | -22.0% |
| 2021 | 177.11 million | -3.6% |
| 2022 | 1.47 billion | +732.8% |
| 2023 | 1.62 billion | +9.7% |
| 2024 | 1.96 billion | +21.0% |
| 2025 | 2.74 billion | +40.1% |
| 2026 | 3.21 billion | +16.9% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 3.21 billion is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 112.53 million, 28.5× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 3.21 billion is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 103.21 million, 31.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 25_SDR holdings 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +14849.6% | 139,722 | 20.89 million |
| 2010 | +6050.2% | 10.04 million | 617.45 million |
| 1996 | +3651.1% | 281,656 | 10.57 million |
| 1992 | +3422.0% | 40,389 | 1.42 million |
| 2022 | +732.8% | 177.11 million | 1.47 billion |
| 2005 | +569.1% | 3.10 million | 20.73 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.35 million | 0 | 10.57 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 23.39 million | 139,722 | 71.04 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 489.77 million | 235.47 million | 643.59 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.62 billion | 177.11 million | 3.21 billion | 7 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 44 Colombia 3.45 billion compare
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- 48 Greece 2.99 billion compare
- 49 New Zealand 2.90 billion compare
- 50 Cote d'Ivoire 2.76 billion 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)
- 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 25_sdr holdings in Zambia?
- 25_sdr holdings in Zambia was 3.21 billion in 2026, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 25_sdr holdings recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.21 billion in 2026.
- What is the lowest 25_sdr holdings recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Zambia rank for 25_sdr holdings?
- Zambia ranks 47th out of 189 countries with data for 2026.
- Is 25_sdr holdings rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 629.5%. 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 25_SDR holdings. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Holdings of SDRs are international reserve assets created by the IMF to supplement existing reserves. They are valued on the basis of a basket of currencies of four key international currencies and can be used in a wide variety of transactions and operations among official holders. SDRs are allocated to Fund members that are participants in the Fund’s Operations Division for SDRs and Administered Accounts in proportion to their quotas. Data are sourced from IMF records.