Share of government expenditure going to interest payments in Zambia
Zambia: Share of government expenditure going to interest payments was 26.53 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Share of government expenditure going to interest payments in Zambia, 1998–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of government expenditure going to interest payments in Zambia is 26.53, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 18.4% on the previous year and up 312.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of government expenditure going to interest payments in Zambia peaked at 42 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 6.44, in 2011.
That places Zambia 4th out of 152 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of government expenditure going to interest payments in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 15.95 | — |
| 1999 | 19.89 | +24.7% |
| 2001 | 6.55 | -67.1% |
| 2002 | 16.06 | +145.1% |
| 2003 | 26.03 | +62.1% |
| 2004 | 25.79 | -0.9% |
| 2005 | 19.41 | -24.7% |
| 2006 | 9.55 | -50.8% |
| 2007 | 6.84 | -28.4% |
| 2008 | 9.93 | +45.2% |
| 2009 | 9.38 | -5.6% |
| 2010 | 10.73 | +14.4% |
| 2011 | 6.44 | -40.0% |
| 2012 | 8.43 | +31.0% |
| 2013 | 8.94 | +6.0% |
| 2014 | 14.29 | +59.8% |
| 2015 | 16.89 | +18.2% |
| 2016 | 21.97 | +30.1% |
| 2017 | 22.83 | +3.9% |
| 2018 | 33.72 | +47.7% |
| 2019 | 42 | +24.6% |
| 2020 | 32.51 | -22.6% |
| 2021 | 26.53 | -18.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17.92 | 15.95 | 19.89 | 2 |
| 2000s | 14.39 | 6.55 | 26.03 | 9 |
| 2010s | 18.62 | 6.44 | 42 | 10 |
| 2020s | 29.52 | 26.53 | 32.51 | 2 |
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- Spring temperature anomalies -0.0386 (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 19.51 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 19.51 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 19.51 (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5273 (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.2981 (2025)
- Consumer price index 483.32 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of government expenditure going to interest payments in Zambia?
- Share of government expenditure going to interest payments in Zambia was 26.53 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of government expenditure going to interest payments recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 42 in 2019.
- What is the lowest share of government expenditure going to interest payments recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.44 in 2011.
- How does Zambia rank for share of government expenditure going to interest payments?
- Zambia ranks 4th out of 152 countries with data for 2021.
- Is share of government expenditure going to interest payments rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 312.2%. 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 Share of government expenditure going to interest payments. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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