Share of imports by region of origin in Zambia
Zambia: Share of imports by region of origin was 263.13 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
263.13 million current US$
Change on year
down 8.4%
World rank
139th
of 210 countries
All-time high
299.82 million current US$
in 2012
All-time low
6.40 million current US$
in 1950
Years of data
67
1948–2024
Share of imports by region of origin in Zambia, 1948–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 263.13 million current US$ for share of imports by region of origin in 2024.
The figure is down 8.4% on the previous year and up 21.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of imports by region of origin in Zambia peaked at 299.82 million current US$ in 2012 and was at its lowest, 6.40 million current US$, in 1950.
That places Zambia 139th out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of imports by region of origin in Zambia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 9.10 million current US$ | — |
| 1949 | 10.20 million current US$ | +12.1% |
| 1950 | 6.40 million current US$ | -37.3% |
| 1951 | 7.10 million current US$ | +10.9% |
| 1952 | 9.20 million current US$ | +29.6% |
| 1953 | 11.80 million current US$ | +28.3% |
| 1964 | 13.40 million current US$ | +13.6% |
| 1965 | 22.50 million current US$ | +67.9% |
| 1966 | 41.10 million current US$ | +82.7% |
| 1967 | 51.24 million current US$ | +24.7% |
| 1968 | 50.00 million current US$ | -2.4% |
| 1969 | 45.38 million current US$ | -9.2% |
| 1970 | 49.77 million current US$ | +9.7% |
| 1971 | 67.74 million current US$ | +36.1% |
| 1972 | 51.52 million current US$ | -23.9% |
| 1973 | 53.87 million current US$ | +4.6% |
| 1974 | 74.29 million current US$ | +37.9% |
| 1975 | 140.51 million current US$ | +89.1% |
| 1976 | 77.79 million current US$ | -44.6% |
| 1977 | 83.55 million current US$ | +7.4% |
| 1978 | 57.60 million current US$ | -31.1% |
| 1979 | 73.22 million current US$ | +27.1% |
| 1980 | 84.32 million current US$ | +15.2% |
| 1981 | 95.23 million current US$ | +12.9% |
| 1982 | 99.95 million current US$ | +5.0% |
| 1983 | 70.91 million current US$ | -29.1% |
| 1984 | 44.20 million current US$ | -37.7% |
| 1985 | 76.91 million current US$ | +74.0% |
| 1986 | 65.61 million current US$ | -14.7% |
| 1987 | 73.59 million current US$ | +12.2% |
| 1988 | 219.26 million current US$ | +197.9% |
| 1989 | 78.50 million current US$ | -64.2% |
| 1990 | 132.21 million current US$ | +68.4% |
| 1991 | 62.71 million current US$ | -52.6% |
| 1992 | 78.64 million current US$ | +25.4% |
| 1993 | 27.51 million current US$ | -65.0% |
| 1994 | 19.00 million current US$ | -30.9% |
| 1995 | 53.48 million current US$ | +181.5% |
| 1996 | 48.50 million current US$ | -9.3% |
| 1997 | 41.49 million current US$ | -14.4% |
| 1998 | 43.89 million current US$ | +5.8% |
| 1999 | 38.73 million current US$ | -11.8% |
| 2000 | 63.74 million current US$ | +64.6% |
| 2001 | 26.61 million current US$ | -58.2% |
| 2002 | 23.78 million current US$ | -10.6% |
| 2003 | 44.74 million current US$ | +88.1% |
| 2004 | 45.09 million current US$ | +0.8% |
| 2005 | 61.12 million current US$ | +35.6% |
| 2006 | 72.54 million current US$ | +18.7% |
| 2007 | 83.02 million current US$ | +14.4% |
| 2008 | 96.46 million current US$ | +16.2% |
| 2009 | 65.95 million current US$ | -31.6% |
| 2010 | 94.50 million current US$ | +43.3% |
| 2011 | 138.38 million current US$ | +46.4% |
| 2012 | 299.82 million current US$ | +116.7% |
| 2013 | 254.23 million current US$ | -15.2% |
| 2014 | 216.15 million current US$ | -15.0% |
| 2015 | 191.52 million current US$ | -11.4% |
| 2016 | 146.58 million current US$ | -23.5% |
| 2017 | 165.37 million current US$ | +12.8% |
| 2018 | 239.51 million current US$ | +44.8% |
| 2019 | 221.17 million current US$ | -7.7% |
| 2020 | 135.48 million current US$ | -38.7% |
| 2021 | 247.53 million current US$ | +82.7% |
| 2022 | 292.52 million current US$ | +18.2% |
| 2023 | 287.28 million current US$ | -1.8% |
| 2024 | 263.13 million current US$ | -8.4% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 263.13 million current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 324.64 million current US$, 81% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 263.13 million current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 125.05 million current US$, 2.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 9.65 million current US$ | 9.10 million current US$ | 10.20 million current US$ | 2 |
| 1950s | 8.62 million current US$ | 6.40 million current US$ | 11.80 million current US$ | 4 |
| 1960s | 37.27 million current US$ | 13.40 million current US$ | 51.24 million current US$ | 6 |
| 1970s | 72.99 million current US$ | 49.77 million current US$ | 140.51 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 90.85 million current US$ | 44.20 million current US$ | 219.26 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 54.62 million current US$ | 19.00 million current US$ | 132.21 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 58.30 million current US$ | 23.78 million current US$ | 96.46 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 196.72 million current US$ | 94.50 million current US$ | 299.82 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 245.19 million current US$ | 135.48 million current US$ | 292.52 million current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.19 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.1053 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 138.75 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 7.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0769 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 101.32 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0464 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of imports by region of origin in Zambia?
- Share of imports by region of origin in Zambia was 263.13 million current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 299.82 million current US$ in 2012.
- What is the lowest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.40 million current US$ in 1950.
- How does Zambia rank for share of imports by region of origin?
- Zambia ranks 139th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of imports by region of origin rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.