Foreign aid received in Zambia
Zambia: Foreign aid received was 2.35 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign aid received in Zambia, 1960–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 2.35 billion constant 2024 US$ for foreign aid received in 2024.
The figure is up 42.9% on the previous year and up 114.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received in Zambia peaked at 2.68 billion constant 2024 US$ in 1995 and was at its lowest, 10.80 million constant 2024 US$, in 1961.
Zambia ranks 19th of 178 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 184.62 million constant 2024 US$ | 10.80 million constant 2024 US$ | 589.39 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 333.60 million constant 2024 US$ | 107.28 million constant 2024 US$ | 797.67 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 787.35 million constant 2024 US$ | 597.95 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.03 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.20 billion constant 2024 US$ | 537.39 million constant 2024 US$ | 2.68 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.32 billion constant 2024 US$ | 940.89 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.86 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.12 billion constant 2024 US$ | 956.30 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.25 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.65 billion constant 2024 US$ | 1.16 billion constant 2024 US$ | 2.35 billion constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 16 Uzbekistan 2.59 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 17 Somalia 2.52 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 18 Cote d'Ivoire 2.40 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 20 Uganda 2.22 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 21 Afghanistan 2.15 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 22 India 2.11 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
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- Winter temperature anomalies -0.2981 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received in Zambia?
- Foreign aid received in Zambia was 2.35 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2024, according to OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest foreign aid received recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.68 billion constant 2024 US$ in 1995.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.80 million constant 2024 US$ in 1961.
- How does Zambia rank for foreign aid received?
- Zambia ranks 19th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 114.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Foreign aid received. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Official development assistance (ODA) is defined as government aid designed to promote the economic development and welfare of developing countries. Monetary aid is estimated as net disbursements. This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation.