Debt service as a share of exports of good and services in Zambia
Zambia: Debt service as a share of exports of good and services was 3.7% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Debt service as a share of exports of good and services in Zambia, 2000–2023
Source: World Bank – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for debt service as a share of exports of good and services in Zambia is 3.7%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 1.1% on the previous year and up 51.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, debt service as a share of exports of good and services in Zambia peaked at 40.2% in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0.8%, in 2010.
That places Zambia 96th out of 116 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Debt service as a share of exports of good and services in Zambia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 18.5% | — |
| 2001 | 16.3% | -12.1% |
| 2002 | 18.6% | +14.4% |
| 2003 | 40.2% | +116.2% |
| 2004 | 17.9% | -55.5% |
| 2005 | 6.5% | -63.4% |
| 2006 | 1.7% | -74.4% |
| 2007 | 0.9% | -48.2% |
| 2008 | 1.3% | +50.6% |
| 2009 | 1.5% | +14.5% |
| 2010 | 0.8% | -44.0% |
| 2011 | 0.8% | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 1.5% | +81.2% |
| 2013 | 2.4% | +57.1% |
| 2014 | 2.2% | -7.9% |
| 2015 | 4.6% | +107.6% |
| 2016 | 7.8% | +68.9% |
| 2017 | 6.9% | -12.0% |
| 2018 | 8.8% | +27.8% |
| 2019 | 13.2% | +49.6% |
| 2020 | 8.4% | -36.3% |
| 2021 | 3.0% | -64.7% |
| 2022 | 3.7% | +25.3% |
| 2023 | 3.7% | -1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.3% | 0.9% | 40.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.9% | 0.8% | 13.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.7% | 3.0% | 8.4% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 94 Iraq 3.9% compare
- 95 Papua New Guinea 3.8% compare
- 97 Kazakhstan 3.5% compare
- 98 Botswana 3.4% compare
- 99 Sudan 2.9% compare
More economy & growth data for Zambia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.31 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.92 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 310.54 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0123 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 14.57 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 2.36 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 268.02 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0932 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 110.69 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 28.89 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is debt service as a share of exports of good and services in Zambia?
- Debt service as a share of exports of good and services in Zambia was 3.7% in 2023, according to World Bank – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest debt service as a share of exports of good and services recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 40.2% in 2003.
- What is the lowest debt service as a share of exports of good and services recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8% in 2010.
- How does Zambia rank for debt service as a share of exports of good and services?
- Zambia ranks 96th out of 116 countries with data for 2023.
- Is debt service as a share of exports of good and services rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Debt service as a share of exports of good and services. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and primary income (%).