Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 20 - External financial in Zambia
Zambia: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 20 - External financial was 6.28 Percentage of GDP in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 20 - External financial in Zambia, 2000–2022
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 20 - external financial in Zambia is 6.28 Percentage of GDP, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 27.7% on the previous year and up 67.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 20 - external financial in Zambia peaked at 22.07 Percentage of GDP in 2000 and was at its lowest, 3.68 Percentage of GDP, in 2014.
That places Zambia 34th out of 128 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 20 - External financial in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Percentage of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 22.07 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2001 | 14.75 Percentage of GDP | -33.2% |
| 2002 | 19.33 Percentage of GDP | +31.1% |
| 2003 | 15.72 Percentage of GDP | -18.7% |
| 2004 | 18.14 Percentage of GDP | +15.4% |
| 2005 | 14.04 Percentage of GDP | -22.6% |
| 2006 | 11.52 Percentage of GDP | -17.9% |
| 2007 | 6.66 Percentage of GDP | -42.2% |
| 2008 | 5.9 Percentage of GDP | -11.5% |
| 2009 | 8.01 Percentage of GDP | +35.9% |
| 2010 | 4.54 Percentage of GDP | -43.4% |
| 2011 | 4.41 Percentage of GDP | -2.9% |
| 2012 | 3.75 Percentage of GDP | -14.8% |
| 2013 | 4.08 Percentage of GDP | +8.8% |
| 2014 | 3.68 Percentage of GDP | -10.0% |
| 2015 | 3.75 Percentage of GDP | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 4.61 Percentage of GDP | +22.8% |
| 2017 | 4.02 Percentage of GDP | -12.8% |
| 2018 | 3.8 Percentage of GDP | -5.5% |
| 2019 | 4.07 Percentage of GDP | +7.0% |
| 2020 | 5.6 Percentage of GDP | +37.8% |
| 2021 | 4.92 Percentage of GDP | -12.1% |
| 2022 | 6.28 Percentage of GDP | +27.7% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 6.28 Percentage of GDP is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.65 Percentage of GDP, 2.4× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 6.28 Percentage of GDP is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.23 Percentage of GDP, 1.2× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.61 Percentage of GDP | 5.9 Percentage of GDP | 22.07 Percentage of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.07 Percentage of GDP | 3.68 Percentage of GDP | 4.61 Percentage of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.6 Percentage of GDP | 4.92 Percentage of GDP | 6.28 Percentage of GDP | 3 |
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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 africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 20 - external financial in Zambia?
- Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 20 - external financial in Zambia was 6.28 Percentage of GDP in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 20 - external financial recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 22.07 Percentage of GDP in 2000.
- What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 20 - external financial recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.68 Percentage of GDP in 2014.
- How does Zambia rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 20 - external financial?
- Zambia ranks 34th out of 128 countries with data for 2022.
- Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 20 - external financial rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 67.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 20 - External financial inflows — Net Official Development Assistance (ODA) inflows. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 20 shows indicators of external financial flows in US dollars and as a percentage of GDP, including foreign direct investment, portfolio investment, net official development assistance, and remittances.