Direct investment in Zambia
Zambia: Direct investment was 476.72 million US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment in Zambia, 2006–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct investment in Zambia is 476.72 million US dollar, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 46.1% on the previous year and down 67.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment in Zambia peaked at 2.63 billion US dollar in 2013 and was at its lowest, 67.70 million US dollar, in 2006.
That places Zambia 116th out of 164 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.
Direct investment in Zambia, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 67.70 million US dollar | — |
| 2007 | 153.40 million US dollar | +126.6% |
| 2008 | 971.46 million US dollar | +533.3% |
| 2009 | 1.28 billion US dollar | +31.7% |
| 2010 | 2.19 billion US dollar | +71.4% |
| 2011 | 2.11 billion US dollar | -3.6% |
| 2012 | 2.22 billion US dollar | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 2.63 billion US dollar | +18.4% |
| 2014 | 1.65 billion US dollar | -37.1% |
| 2015 | 1.46 billion US dollar | -11.9% |
| 2016 | 1.70 billion US dollar | +16.5% |
| 2017 | 1.64 billion US dollar | -3.5% |
| 2018 | 1.75 billion US dollar | +6.7% |
| 2019 | 1.00 billion US dollar | -42.6% |
| 2020 | 1.12 billion US dollar | +11.8% |
| 2021 | 811.85 million US dollar | -27.6% |
| 2022 | 310.91 million US dollar | -61.7% |
| 2023 | 1.87 billion US dollar | +502.3% |
| 2024 | 883.65 million US dollar | -52.8% |
| 2025 | 476.72 million US dollar | -46.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 618.02 million US dollar | 67.70 million US dollar | 1.28 billion US dollar | 4 |
| 2010s | 1.84 billion US dollar | 1.00 billion US dollar | 2.63 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 912.90 million US dollar | 310.91 million US dollar | 1.87 billion US dollar | 6 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 113 Benin 648.15 million US dollar compare
- 114 Republic of Moldova 620.04 million US dollar compare
- 115 Liberia 601.95 million US dollar compare
- 117 Tajikistan 467.08 million US dollar compare
- 118 Ghana 447.70 million US dollar compare
- 119 Montenegro 414.91 million US dollar 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)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 3.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 1.03 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 1,356 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate 3.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP 6.05 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per capita 7,975 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate -8.92 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.3929 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment in Zambia?
- Direct investment in Zambia was 476.72 million US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.63 billion US dollar in 2013.
- What is the lowest direct investment recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 67.70 million US dollar in 2006.
- How does Zambia rank for direct investment?
- Zambia ranks 116th out of 164 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct investment rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 67.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investment (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.