Imports of goods and services in Zambia
Zambia: Imports of goods and services was 30.02 billion constant LCU in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Zambia, 1960–2010
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Zambia is 30.02 billion constant LCU, measured in 2010. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.
The figure is up 43.9% on the previous year and up 567.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Zambia peaked at 30.02 billion constant LCU in 2010 and was at its lowest, 761.18 million constant LCU, in 1993.
That places Zambia 135th out of 179 countries with data for 2010, 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 in Zambia, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.59 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 1.50 billion constant LCU | -5.9% |
| 1962 | 1.59 billion constant LCU | +6.2% |
| 1963 | 1.49 billion constant LCU | -6.1% |
| 1964 | 1.45 billion constant LCU | -2.8% |
| 1965 | 1.77 billion constant LCU | +21.6% |
| 1966 | 2.20 billion constant LCU | +24.5% |
| 1967 | 2.63 billion constant LCU | +19.7% |
| 1968 | 2.82 billion constant LCU | +7.3% |
| 1969 | 2.62 billion constant LCU | -7.2% |
| 1970 | 2.65 billion constant LCU | +1.2% |
| 1971 | 2.81 billion constant LCU | +6.0% |
| 1972 | 2.86 billion constant LCU | +1.6% |
| 1973 | 2.36 billion constant LCU | -17.3% |
| 1974 | 2.75 billion constant LCU | +16.6% |
| 1975 | 2.56 billion constant LCU | -6.8% |
| 1976 | 1.91 billion constant LCU | -25.4% |
| 1977 | 1.89 billion constant LCU | -1.2% |
| 1978 | 1.56 billion constant LCU | -17.2% |
| 1979 | 1.43 billion constant LCU | -8.7% |
| 1980 | 1.61 billion constant LCU | +12.9% |
| 1981 | 1.35 billion constant LCU | -16.0% |
| 1982 | 1.06 billion constant LCU | -22.0% |
| 1983 | 890.95 million constant LCU | -15.6% |
| 1984 | 868.94 million constant LCU | -2.5% |
| 1985 | 1.06 billion constant LCU | +21.5% |
| 1986 | 1.20 billion constant LCU | +13.3% |
| 1987 | 1.23 billion constant LCU | +2.8% |
| 1988 | 1.23 billion constant LCU | -0.2% |
| 1989 | 1.03 billion constant LCU | -16.2% |
| 1990 | 961.51 million constant LCU | -6.4% |
| 1991 | 781.14 million constant LCU | -18.8% |
| 1992 | 821.98 million constant LCU | +5.2% |
| 1993 | 761.18 million constant LCU | -7.4% |
| 1994 | 857.90 million constant LCU | +12.7% |
| 1995 | 1.21 billion constant LCU | +40.6% |
| 1996 | 1.59 billion constant LCU | +32.1% |
| 1997 | 1.80 billion constant LCU | +12.7% |
| 1998 | 2.10 billion constant LCU | +17.1% |
| 1999 | 3.20 billion constant LCU | +52.1% |
| 2000 | 4.50 billion constant LCU | +40.7% |
| 2001 | 6.44 billion constant LCU | +43.2% |
| 2002 | 7.68 billion constant LCU | +19.2% |
| 2003 | 9.36 billion constant LCU | +21.9% |
| 2004 | 12.21 billion constant LCU | +30.4% |
| 2005 | 12.94 billion constant LCU | +6.0% |
| 2006 | 12.79 billion constant LCU | -1.2% |
| 2007 | 19.94 billion constant LCU | +55.9% |
| 2008 | 24.09 billion constant LCU | +20.8% |
| 2009 | 20.85 billion constant LCU | -13.5% |
| 2010 | 30.02 billion constant LCU | +43.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.97 billion constant LCU | 1.45 billion constant LCU | 2.82 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.28 billion constant LCU | 1.43 billion constant LCU | 2.86 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.15 billion constant LCU | 868.94 million constant LCU | 1.61 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.41 billion constant LCU | 761.18 million constant LCU | 3.20 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.08 billion constant LCU | 4.50 billion constant LCU | 24.09 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 30.02 billion constant LCU | 30.02 billion constant LCU | 30.02 billion constant LCU | 1 |
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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 capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate -30.59 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2379 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per capita 282.39 current US$ per person (2024)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate -10.14 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP 6.22 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per capita 7,389 current LCU per person (2024)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Zambia?
- Imports of goods and services in Zambia was 30.02 billion constant LCU in 2010, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 30.02 billion constant LCU in 2010.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 761.18 million constant LCU in 1993.
- How does Zambia rank for imports of goods and services?
- Zambia ranks 135th out of 179 countries with data for 2010.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 567.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant LCU). 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 constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.