Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$), per capita in Zambia
Zambia: Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$), per capita was 565.7 BoP, current US$ per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$), per capita in Zambia, 1978–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in BoP, current US$ per person.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 565.7 BoP, current US$ per person for imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), per capita in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.8% on the previous year and down 12.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), per capita in Zambia peaked at 715.09 BoP, current US$ per person in 2013 and was at its lowest, 102.57 BoP, current US$ per person, in 1986.
That places Zambia 166th out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$), per capita in Zambia, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 187.65 BoP, current US$ per person | — |
| 1979 | 215.21 BoP, current US$ per person | +14.7% |
| 1980 | 304.2 BoP, current US$ per person | +41.3% |
| 1981 | 275.74 BoP, current US$ per person | -9.4% |
| 1982 | 228.54 BoP, current US$ per person | -17.1% |
| 1983 | 163.78 BoP, current US$ per person | -28.3% |
| 1984 | 137.16 BoP, current US$ per person | -16.3% |
| 1985 | 121.8 BoP, current US$ per person | -11.2% |
| 1986 | 102.57 BoP, current US$ per person | -15.8% |
| 1987 | 112.4 BoP, current US$ per person | +9.6% |
| 1988 | 132.09 BoP, current US$ per person | +17.5% |
| 1989 | 160.43 BoP, current US$ per person | +21.5% |
| 1990 | 243.65 BoP, current US$ per person | +51.9% |
| 1991 | 139.69 BoP, current US$ per person | -42.7% |
| 1997 | 144.82 BoP, current US$ per person | +3.7% |
| 1998 | 131.72 BoP, current US$ per person | -9.0% |
| 1999 | 120.72 BoP, current US$ per person | -8.4% |
| 2000 | 131 BoP, current US$ per person | +8.5% |
| 2001 | 156.85 BoP, current US$ per person | +19.7% |
| 2002 | 148.27 BoP, current US$ per person | -5.5% |
| 2003 | 163.51 BoP, current US$ per person | +10.3% |
| 2004 | 191.76 BoP, current US$ per person | +17.3% |
| 2005 | 219.56 BoP, current US$ per person | +14.5% |
| 2006 | 259.68 BoP, current US$ per person | +18.3% |
| 2007 | 353.8 BoP, current US$ per person | +36.2% |
| 2008 | 413.86 BoP, current US$ per person | +17.0% |
| 2009 | 302.82 BoP, current US$ per person | -26.8% |
| 2010 | 400.84 BoP, current US$ per person | +32.4% |
| 2011 | 522.74 BoP, current US$ per person | +30.4% |
| 2012 | 620.88 BoP, current US$ per person | +18.8% |
| 2013 | 715.09 BoP, current US$ per person | +15.2% |
| 2014 | 644.16 BoP, current US$ per person | -9.9% |
| 2015 | 540.8 BoP, current US$ per person | -16.0% |
| 2016 | 468.94 BoP, current US$ per person | -13.3% |
| 2017 | 500.51 BoP, current US$ per person | +6.7% |
| 2018 | 567.11 BoP, current US$ per person | +13.3% |
| 2019 | 434.04 BoP, current US$ per person | -23.5% |
| 2020 | 307.79 BoP, current US$ per person | -29.1% |
| 2021 | 392.31 BoP, current US$ per person | +27.5% |
| 2022 | 497.29 BoP, current US$ per person | +26.8% |
| 2023 | 525 BoP, current US$ per person | +5.6% |
| 2024 | 565.7 BoP, current US$ per person | +7.8% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 565.7 BoP, current US$ per person is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 912.21 BoP, current US$ per person, 62% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 565.7 BoP, current US$ per person is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 458.48 BoP, current US$ per person, 1.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 201.43 BoP, current US$ per person | 187.65 BoP, current US$ per person | 215.21 BoP, current US$ per person | 2 |
| 1980s | 173.87 BoP, current US$ per person | 102.57 BoP, current US$ per person | 304.2 BoP, current US$ per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 156.12 BoP, current US$ per person | 120.72 BoP, current US$ per person | 243.65 BoP, current US$ per person | 5 |
| 2000s | 234.11 BoP, current US$ per person | 131 BoP, current US$ per person | 413.86 BoP, current US$ per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 541.51 BoP, current US$ per person | 400.84 BoP, current US$ per person | 715.09 BoP, current US$ per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 457.62 BoP, current US$ per person | 307.79 BoP, current US$ per person | 565.7 BoP, current US$ per person | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 163 Zimbabwe 644.17 BoP, current US$ per person compare
- 164 Angola 615.46 BoP, current US$ per person compare
- 165 Comoros 592.71 BoP, current US$ per person compare
- 167 Gambia 561.32 BoP, current US$ per person compare
- 168 Kenya 493.03 BoP, current US$ per person compare
- 169 Nepal 485.86 BoP, current US$ per person 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$), annual growth rate 28.89 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), per capita in Zambia?
- Imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), per capita in Zambia was 565.7 BoP, current US$ per person in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), per capita recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 715.09 BoP, current US$ per person in 2013.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), per capita recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 102.57 BoP, current US$ per person in 1986.
- How does Zambia rank for imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), per capita?
- Zambia ranks 166th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), per capita rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.2%. 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 Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.