Foreign aid received per capita vs. GDP per capita in Zambia
Zambia: Foreign aid received per capita vs. GDP per capita was 110.08 constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
110.08 constant 2024 US$
Change on year
up 39.0%
World rank
52nd
of 178 countries
All-time high
304.58 constant 2024 US$
in 1995
All-time low
3.32 constant 2024 US$
in 1961
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Foreign aid received per capita vs. GDP per capita in Zambia, 1960–2024
Source: OECD (2026); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
In 2024, foreign aid received per capita vs. gdp per capita in Zambia stood at 110.08 constant 2024 US$.
That represents a change of up 39.0% on the previous year and up 59.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received per capita vs. gdp per capita in Zambia peaked at 304.58 constant 2024 US$ in 1995 and was at its lowest, 3.32 constant 2024 US$, in 1961.
Zambia ranks 52nd of 178 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign aid received per capita vs. GDP per capita in Zambia, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3.58 constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 3.32 constant 2024 US$ | -7.4% |
| 1962 | 20.01 constant 2024 US$ | +503.2% |
| 1963 | 17.52 constant 2024 US$ | -12.5% |
| 1964 | 63.79 constant 2024 US$ | +264.2% |
| 1965 | 31.13 constant 2024 US$ | -51.2% |
| 1966 | 73.83 constant 2024 US$ | +137.2% |
| 1967 | 149.73 constant 2024 US$ | +102.8% |
| 1968 | 73.39 constant 2024 US$ | -51.0% |
| 1969 | 43.82 constant 2024 US$ | -40.3% |
| 1970 | 24.82 constant 2024 US$ | -43.3% |
| 1971 | 36.56 constant 2024 US$ | +47.3% |
| 1972 | 31.34 constant 2024 US$ | -14.3% |
| 1973 | 51.53 constant 2024 US$ | +64.4% |
| 1974 | 56.78 constant 2024 US$ | +10.2% |
| 1975 | 71.6 constant 2024 US$ | +26.1% |
| 1976 | 51.19 constant 2024 US$ | -28.5% |
| 1977 | 76.04 constant 2024 US$ | +48.6% |
| 1978 | 106.92 constant 2024 US$ | +40.6% |
| 1979 | 141.64 constant 2024 US$ | +32.5% |
| 1980 | 140.7 constant 2024 US$ | -0.7% |
| 1981 | 103.73 constant 2024 US$ | -26.3% |
| 1982 | 140.2 constant 2024 US$ | +35.2% |
| 1983 | 93.71 constant 2024 US$ | -33.2% |
| 1984 | 107.01 constant 2024 US$ | +14.2% |
| 1985 | 133.31 constant 2024 US$ | +24.6% |
| 1986 | 147.94 constant 2024 US$ | +11.0% |
| 1987 | 117.85 constant 2024 US$ | -20.3% |
| 1988 | 112.53 constant 2024 US$ | -4.5% |
| 1989 | 85.81 constant 2024 US$ | -23.7% |
| 1990 | 99.19 constant 2024 US$ | +15.6% |
| 1991 | 167.57 constant 2024 US$ | +68.9% |
| 1992 | 186.15 constant 2024 US$ | +11.1% |
| 1993 | 161.29 constant 2024 US$ | -13.4% |
| 1994 | 121.56 constant 2024 US$ | -24.6% |
| 1995 | 304.58 constant 2024 US$ | +150.6% |
| 1996 | 94.71 constant 2024 US$ | -68.9% |
| 1997 | 100.17 constant 2024 US$ | +5.8% |
| 1998 | 56.67 constant 2024 US$ | -43.4% |
| 1999 | 96.3 constant 2024 US$ | +69.9% |
| 2000 | 131.33 constant 2024 US$ | +36.4% |
| 2001 | 91.13 constant 2024 US$ | -30.6% |
| 2002 | 120.96 constant 2024 US$ | +32.7% |
| 2003 | 100.33 constant 2024 US$ | -17.1% |
| 2004 | 126.58 constant 2024 US$ | +26.2% |
| 2005 | 121.51 constant 2024 US$ | -4.0% |
| 2006 | 153.1 constant 2024 US$ | +26.0% |
| 2007 | 91.28 constant 2024 US$ | -40.4% |
| 2008 | 94.4 constant 2024 US$ | +3.4% |
| 2009 | 107.69 constant 2024 US$ | +14.1% |
| 2010 | 73.12 constant 2024 US$ | -32.1% |
| 2011 | 78.39 constant 2024 US$ | +7.2% |
| 2012 | 72.21 constant 2024 US$ | -7.9% |
| 2013 | 80.78 constant 2024 US$ | +11.9% |
| 2014 | 68.96 constant 2024 US$ | -14.6% |
| 2015 | 58.31 constant 2024 US$ | -15.4% |
| 2016 | 69.14 constant 2024 US$ | +18.6% |
| 2017 | 71.67 constant 2024 US$ | +3.7% |
| 2018 | 64.5 constant 2024 US$ | -10.0% |
| 2019 | 59.05 constant 2024 US$ | -8.5% |
| 2020 | 60.63 constant 2024 US$ | +2.7% |
| 2021 | 59.37 constant 2024 US$ | -2.1% |
| 2022 | 97.13 constant 2024 US$ | +63.6% |
| 2023 | 79.21 constant 2024 US$ | -18.4% |
| 2024 | 110.08 constant 2024 US$ | +39.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 48.01 constant 2024 US$ | 3.32 constant 2024 US$ | 149.73 constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 64.84 constant 2024 US$ | 24.82 constant 2024 US$ | 141.64 constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 118.28 constant 2024 US$ | 85.81 constant 2024 US$ | 147.94 constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 138.82 constant 2024 US$ | 56.67 constant 2024 US$ | 304.58 constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 113.83 constant 2024 US$ | 91.13 constant 2024 US$ | 153.1 constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 69.61 constant 2024 US$ | 58.31 constant 2024 US$ | 80.78 constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 81.29 constant 2024 US$ | 59.37 constant 2024 US$ | 110.08 constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
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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)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 15.58 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9647 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 1,271 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 10.98 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 24.24 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 31,945 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 4.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.9945 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received per capita vs. gdp per capita in Zambia?
- Foreign aid received per capita vs. gdp per capita in Zambia was 110.08 constant 2024 US$ in 2024, according to OECD (2026); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest foreign aid received per capita vs. gdp per capita recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 304.58 constant 2024 US$ in 1995.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received per capita vs. gdp per capita recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.32 constant 2024 US$ in 1961.
- How does Zambia rank for foreign aid received per capita vs. gdp per capita?
- Zambia ranks 52nd out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received per capita vs. gdp per capita rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2026); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Foreign aid received per capita vs. GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Official development assistance (ODA) divided by population. Monetary aid is estimated as net disbursements. This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation.