Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual in Zambia
Zambia: Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual was 268.02 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
268.02 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 330.0%
World rank
6th
of 202 countries
All-time high
598.67 % change on previous year
in 1993
All-time low
-162.24 % change on previous year
in 1981
Years of data
53
1971–2024
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual in Zambia, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), annual in Zambia stood at 268.02 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 330.0% on the previous year and up 1,050.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), annual in Zambia peaked at 598.67 % change on previous year in 1993 and was at its lowest, -162.24 % change on previous year, in 1981.
Zambia ranks 6th of 202 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual in Zambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -11.55 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 244.42 % change on previous year | -2215.3% |
| 1973 | 10.34 % change on previous year | -95.8% |
| 1974 | 18.75 % change on previous year | +81.3% |
| 1975 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1976 | -18.42 % change on previous year | — |
| 1977 | 38.58 % change on previous year | -309.4% |
| 1978 | -10.15 % change on previous year | -126.3% |
| 1979 | -8.81 % change on previous year | -13.2% |
| 1980 | 75.28 % change on previous year | -954.7% |
| 1981 | -162.24 % change on previous year | -315.5% |
| 1982 | 201.56 % change on previous year | -224.2% |
| 1983 | -34.1 % change on previous year | -116.9% |
| 1984 | -33.07 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 1985 | 199.42 % change on previous year | -702.9% |
| 1986 | -45.05 % change on previous year | -122.6% |
| 1987 | 163.25 % change on previous year | -462.4% |
| 1988 | 25.23 % change on previous year | -84.5% |
| 1989 | 75.46 % change on previous year | +199.0% |
| 1990 | 23.82 % change on previous year | -68.4% |
| 1991 | -83.08 % change on previous year | -448.7% |
| 1992 | 31.2 % change on previous year | -137.5% |
| 1993 | 598.67 % change on previous year | +1819.1% |
| 1994 | -87.28 % change on previous year | -114.6% |
| 1995 | 167.5 % change on previous year | -291.9% |
| 1996 | 18.79 % change on previous year | -88.8% |
| 1997 | 63.18 % change on previous year | +236.3% |
| 1998 | -4.53 % change on previous year | -107.2% |
| 1999 | -18.18 % change on previous year | +301.2% |
| 2000 | -24.88 % change on previous year | +36.8% |
| 2001 | 19.15 % change on previous year | -177.0% |
| 2002 | 105.79 % change on previous year | +452.5% |
| 2003 | 16.29 % change on previous year | -84.6% |
| 2004 | 4.91 % change on previous year | -69.9% |
| 2005 | -1.95 % change on previous year | -139.7% |
| 2006 | 72.52 % change on previous year | -3818.3% |
| 2007 | 114.99 % change on previous year | +58.6% |
| 2008 | -29.1 % change on previous year | -125.3% |
| 2009 | -25.98 % change on previous year | -10.7% |
| 2010 | 148.89 % change on previous year | -673.2% |
| 2011 | -35.9 % change on previous year | -124.1% |
| 2012 | 56.2 % change on previous year | -256.6% |
| 2013 | 21.27 % change on previous year | -62.2% |
| 2014 | -28.19 % change on previous year | -232.5% |
| 2015 | 4.97 % change on previous year | -117.6% |
| 2016 | -58.12 % change on previous year | -1270.5% |
| 2017 | 67.09 % change on previous year | -215.4% |
| 2018 | -63.12 % change on previous year | -194.1% |
| 2019 | 34.16 % change on previous year | -154.1% |
| 2020 | -55.25 % change on previous year | -261.7% |
| 2021 | 60.77 % change on previous year | -210.0% |
| 2022 | -116.52 % change on previous year | -291.7% |
| 2024 | 268.02 % change on previous year | -330.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 29.24 % change on previous year | -18.42 % change on previous year | 244.42 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 46.57 % change on previous year | -162.24 % change on previous year | 201.56 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 71.01 % change on previous year | -87.28 % change on previous year | 598.67 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 25.17 % change on previous year | -29.1 % change on previous year | 114.99 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.73 % change on previous year | -63.12 % change on previous year | 148.89 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 39.26 % change on previous year | -116.52 % change on previous year | 268.02 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 3 Qatar 559.11 % change on previous year compare
- 4 Armenia 359.96 % change on previous year compare
- 5 Russian Federation 345.24 % change on previous year compare
- 7 Vanuatu 211.4 % change on previous year compare
- 8 Suriname 206.03 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Angola 203.52 % change on previous year 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$), per unit 0.0932 BoP, current US$ 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$), annual growth rate 28.89 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1616 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), annual in Zambia?
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), annual in Zambia was 268.02 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), annual recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 598.67 % change on previous year in 1993.
- What is the lowest foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), annual recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -162.24 % change on previous year in 1981.
- How does Zambia rank for foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), annual?
- Zambia ranks 6th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), annual rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,050.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.