Personal remittances oda in Zambia
Zambia: Personal remittances oda was 239.71 million in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Personal remittances oda in Zambia, 2003–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 239.71 million for personal remittances oda in 2021. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.
That represents a change of up 77.7% on the previous year and up 418.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal remittances oda in Zambia peaked at 239.71 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 36.30 million, in 2003.
That places Zambia 134th out of 193 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Personal remittances oda in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 36.30 million | — |
| 2004 | 48.40 million | +33.3% |
| 2005 | 52.87 million | +9.2% |
| 2006 | 57.68 million | +9.1% |
| 2007 | 59.30 million | +2.8% |
| 2008 | 68.19 million | +15.0% |
| 2009 | 41.26 million | -39.5% |
| 2010 | 43.66 million | +5.8% |
| 2011 | 46.28 million | +6.0% |
| 2012 | 72.86 million | +57.5% |
| 2013 | 53.98 million | -25.9% |
| 2014 | 58.30 million | +8.0% |
| 2015 | 47.05 million | -19.3% |
| 2016 | 38.46 million | -18.2% |
| 2017 | 93.64 million | +143.5% |
| 2018 | 106.97 million | +14.2% |
| 2019 | 98.26 million | -8.1% |
| 2020 | 134.87 million | +37.3% |
| 2021 | 239.71 million | +77.7% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 239.71 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 650.39 million, 37% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 239.71 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 318.64 million, 75% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 52.00 million | 36.30 million | 68.19 million | 7 |
| 2010s | 65.95 million | 38.46 million | 106.97 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 187.29 million | 134.87 million | 239.71 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
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 personal remittances oda in Zambia?
- Personal remittances oda in Zambia was 239.71 million in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest personal remittances oda recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 239.71 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest personal remittances oda recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.30 million in 2003.
- How does Zambia rank for personal remittances oda?
- Zambia ranks 134th out of 193 countries with data for 2021.
- Is personal remittances oda rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 418.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Personal remittances oda. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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