Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct in Zambia

Zambia: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct was 8.65 Percent per annum in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
8.65 Percent per annum
Change on year
down 14.7%
World rank
9th
of 36 countries
All-time high
22.84 Percent per annum
in 2007
All-time low
-0.9451 Percent per annum
in 2019
Years of data
16
2007–2022

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct in Zambia, 2007–2022

05101520252007201420222007: 22.8 Percent per annum2008: 17.6 Percent per annum2009: 3.1 Percent per annum2010: 13.8 Percent per annum2011: 10.5 Percent per annum2012: 2 Percent per annum2013: 7.3 Percent per annum2014: 8.6 Percent per annum2015: 0.211 Percent per annum2016: 1.6 Percent per annum2017: 4.2 Percent per annum2018: -0.942 Percent per annum2019: -0.945 Percent per annum2020: 2.1 Percent per annum2021: 10.1 Percent per annum2022: 8.6 Percent per annum

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percent per annum.

Analysis

The most recent figure for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Zambia is 8.65 Percent per annum, measured in 2022.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.7% on the previous year and up 332.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Zambia peaked at 22.84 Percent per annum in 2007 and was at its lowest, -0.9451 Percent per annum, in 2019.

That places Zambia 9th out of 36 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct in Zambia, year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct investments — Return on inward direct investment in Zambia, 2007 to 2022.
Year Percent per annum Change
2007 22.84 Percent per annum
2008 17.6 Percent per annum -22.9%
2009 3.1 Percent per annum -82.4%
2010 13.83 Percent per annum +345.6%
2011 10.47 Percent per annum -24.3%
2012 2 Percent per annum -80.9%
2013 7.3 Percent per annum +264.4%
2014 8.58 Percent per annum +17.6%
2015 0.2113 Percent per annum -97.5%
2016 1.58 Percent per annum +649.4%
2017 4.19 Percent per annum +164.4%
2018 -0.9423 Percent per annum -122.5%
2019 -0.9451 Percent per annum +0.3%
2020 2.14 Percent per annum -326.5%
2021 10.14 Percent per annum +373.8%
2022 8.65 Percent per annum -14.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 14.51 Percent per annum 3.1 Percent per annum 22.84 Percent per annum 3
2010s 4.63 Percent per annum -0.9451 Percent per annum 13.83 Percent per annum 10
2020s 6.98 Percent per annum 2.14 Percent per annum 10.14 Percent per annum 3

Countries ranked near Zambia

  1. 6 Nigeria 14.16 Percent per annum compare
  2. 7 Côte d’Ivoire 12.6 Percent per annum compare
  3. 8 Botswana 12.41 Percent per annum compare
  4. 10 Liberia 8.39 Percent per annum compare
  5. 11 Egypt 8.17 Percent per annum compare
  6. 12 Sierra Leone 8.13 Percent per annum compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Zambia?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Zambia was 8.65 Percent per annum in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct recorded in Zambia?
The highest recorded value was 22.84 Percent per annum in 2007.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct recorded in Zambia?
The lowest recorded value was -0.9451 Percent per annum in 2019.
How does Zambia rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct?
Zambia ranks 9th out of 36 countries with data for 2022.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct rising or falling in Zambia?
Over the last ten years it is up 332.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Zambia data come from?
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Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct investments — Return on inward direct investment
Unit
Percent per annum
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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64 places, 938 data points, 2001–2022
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 22 shows indicators of returns on direct investments, as a percentage of GDP and in US dollars. Includes investment liabilities, debit, assets, and credit, and returns on inward and outward flows of investments.