Imports of goods and services in Zambia
Zambia: Imports of goods and services was 12.06 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Zambia, 1978–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, imports of goods and services in Zambia stood at 12.06 billion BoP, current US$. That is the highest value across all 42 years on record.
That represents a change of up 10.8% on the previous year and up 17.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Zambia peaked at 12.06 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 716.60 million BoP, current US$, in 1986.
Zambia ranks 113th of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Zambia, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 1.03 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1979 | 1.21 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.2% |
| 1980 | 1.77 billion BoP, current US$ | +45.6% |
| 1981 | 1.65 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.5% |
| 1982 | 1.41 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.4% |
| 1983 | 1.05 billion BoP, current US$ | -26.0% |
| 1984 | 902.60 million BoP, current US$ | -13.6% |
| 1985 | 825.90 million BoP, current US$ | -8.5% |
| 1986 | 716.60 million BoP, current US$ | -13.2% |
| 1987 | 808.30 million BoP, current US$ | +12.8% |
| 1988 | 976.30 million BoP, current US$ | +20.8% |
| 1989 | 1.22 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.7% |
| 1990 | 1.90 billion BoP, current US$ | +55.8% |
| 1991 | 1.11 billion BoP, current US$ | -41.2% |
| 1997 | 1.34 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.0% |
| 1998 | 1.25 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.6% |
| 1999 | 1.18 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.9% |
| 2000 | 1.31 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.6% |
| 2001 | 1.62 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.4% |
| 2002 | 1.58 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.5% |
| 2003 | 1.80 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.8% |
| 2004 | 2.17 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.1% |
| 2005 | 2.57 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.3% |
| 2006 | 3.15 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.4% |
| 2007 | 4.45 billion BoP, current US$ | +41.1% |
| 2008 | 5.39 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.2% |
| 2009 | 4.09 billion BoP, current US$ | -24.2% |
| 2010 | 5.60 billion BoP, current US$ | +37.0% |
| 2011 | 7.55 billion BoP, current US$ | +34.8% |
| 2012 | 9.26 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.7% |
| 2013 | 11.01 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.9% |
| 2014 | 10.24 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.0% |
| 2015 | 8.87 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.4% |
| 2016 | 7.93 billion BoP, current US$ | -10.6% |
| 2017 | 8.73 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.1% |
| 2018 | 10.19 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.8% |
| 2019 | 8.04 billion BoP, current US$ | -21.2% |
| 2020 | 5.87 billion BoP, current US$ | -27.0% |
| 2021 | 7.69 billion BoP, current US$ | +31.1% |
| 2022 | 10.02 billion BoP, current US$ | +30.3% |
| 2023 | 10.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.6% |
| 2024 | 12.06 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.12 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.03 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.21 billion BoP, current US$ | 2 |
| 1980s | 1.13 billion BoP, current US$ | 716.60 million BoP, current US$ | 1.77 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.35 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.11 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.90 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | 2.81 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.31 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.39 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.74 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.60 billion BoP, current US$ | 11.01 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.30 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.87 billion BoP, current US$ | 12.06 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 110 North Macedonia 14.07 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 111 Albania 13.07 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 112 Republic of Moldova 12.29 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 114 Sudan 11.57 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 115 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 11.48 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 116 Nicaragua 11.44 billion BoP, current US$ 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)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate -32.4 % change on previous year (2024)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2755 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per capita 327.08 current US$ per person (2024)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate -12.48 % change on previous year (2024)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 7.21 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per capita 8,559 current LCU per person (2024)
- External balance on goods and services (current US$), annual growth 97.55 % change on previous year (2024)
- External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth 155.74 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Zambia?
- Imports of goods and services in Zambia was 12.06 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 12.06 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 716.60 million BoP, current US$ in 1986.
- How does Zambia rank for imports of goods and services?
- Zambia ranks 113th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.