Total Reserves in Zambia
Zambia: Total Reserves was 5,533 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total Reserves in Zambia, 2000–2025
Source: World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total reserves in Zambia is 5,533, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
That represents a change of up 28.3% on the previous year and up 86.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in Zambia peaked at 5,533 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 189.37, in 2001.
That places Zambia 96th out of 165 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total Reserves in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 252.73 | — |
| 2001 | 189.37 | -25.1% |
| 2002 | 552.41 | +191.7% |
| 2003 | 255.73 | -53.7% |
| 2004 | 347.99 | +36.1% |
| 2005 | 577.87 | +66.1% |
| 2006 | 742.96 | +28.6% |
| 2007 | 1,125 | +51.4% |
| 2008 | 1,131 | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 1,953 | +72.7% |
| 2010 | 2,119 | +8.5% |
| 2011 | 2,347 | +10.8% |
| 2012 | 3,069 | +30.8% |
| 2013 | 2,709 | -11.7% |
| 2014 | 3,103 | +14.6% |
| 2015 | 2,967 | -4.4% |
| 2016 | 2,366 | -20.3% |
| 2017 | 2,056 | -13.1% |
| 2018 | 1,544 | -24.9% |
| 2019 | 1,425 | -7.7% |
| 2020 | 1,178 | -17.3% |
| 2021 | 2,771 | +135.1% |
| 2022 | 3,029 | +9.3% |
| 2023 | 3,313 | +9.4% |
| 2024 | 4,314 | +30.2% |
| 2025 | 5,533 | +28.3% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 5,533 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3,831, 1.4× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 5,533 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 835.83, 6.6× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 712.84 | 189.37 | 1,953 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,370 | 1,425 | 3,103 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,356 | 1,178 | 5,533 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
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 total reserves in Zambia?
- Total reserves in Zambia was 5,533 in 2025, according to World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data.
- What is the highest total reserves recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 5,533 in 2025.
- What is the lowest total reserves recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 189.37 in 2001.
- How does Zambia rank for total reserves?
- Zambia ranks 96th out of 165 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 86.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data, published as part of Total Reserves. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total reserves comprise holdings of monetary gold, special drawing rights, reserves of IMF members held by the IMF, and holdings of foreign exchange under the control of monetary authorities.