Oda for scholarships in Zambia
Zambia: Oda for scholarships was 2.38 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
Oda for scholarships in Zambia, 2006–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, oda for scholarships in Zambia stood at 2.38 million.
The figure is down 24.2% on the previous year and down 4.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, oda for scholarships in Zambia peaked at 5.98 million in 2017 and was at its lowest, 350,000, in 2007.
That places Zambia 89th out of 148 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 19 years of available data.
Oda for scholarships in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 680,000 | — |
| 2007 | 350,000 | -48.5% |
| 2008 | 5.92 million | +1591.4% |
| 2009 | 3.54 million | -40.2% |
| 2010 | 1.67 million | -52.8% |
| 2011 | 3.90 million | +133.5% |
| 2012 | 3.26 million | -16.4% |
| 2013 | 4.20 million | +28.8% |
| 2014 | 2.48 million | -41.0% |
| 2015 | 3.11 million | +25.4% |
| 2016 | 2.28 million | -26.7% |
| 2017 | 5.98 million | +162.3% |
| 2018 | 3.97 million | -33.6% |
| 2019 | 4.19 million | +5.5% |
| 2020 | 3.03 million | -27.7% |
| 2021 | 2.84 million | -6.3% |
| 2022 | 2.72 million | -4.2% |
| 2023 | 3.14 million | +15.4% |
| 2024 | 2.38 million | -24.2% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 2.38 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 6.28 million, 38% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 2.38 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.88 million, 61% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Oda for scholarships 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +1591.4% | 350,000 | 5.92 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.62 million | 350,000 | 5.92 million | 4 |
| 2010s | 3.50 million | 1.67 million | 5.98 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.82 million | 2.38 million | 3.14 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 86 Gabon 2.65 million compare
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- 90 Turkmenistan 2.31 million compare
- 91 Cape Verde 2.26 million compare
- 92 Central African Republic 2.24 million compare
More reference data data for Zambia
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.0386 (2026)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.0941 (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.018 (2026)
- Country level monthly temperature anomalies 0.3261 (2026)
- 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)
- Urban area long term, annual growth rate 3.69 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban area long term, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban area long term, per capita 0.0001 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is oda for scholarships in Zambia?
- Oda for scholarships in Zambia was 2.38 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest oda for scholarships recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 5.98 million in 2017.
- What is the lowest oda for scholarships recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 350,000 in 2007.
- How does Zambia rank for oda for scholarships?
- Zambia ranks 89th out of 148 countries with data for 2024.
- Is oda for scholarships rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Oda for scholarships. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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