Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Zambia
Zambia: Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP was 7.21 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Zambia, 1994–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2024, imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Zambia stood at 7.21 current LCU per US$ of GDP.
That represents a change of down 4.6% on the previous year and up 213.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Zambia peaked at 7.56 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.2256 current LCU per US$ of GDP, in 1994.
Zambia ranks 94th of 193 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 (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Zambia, year by year
| Year | current LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 0.2256 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1995 | 0.3139 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +39.2% |
| 1996 | 0.4269 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +36.0% |
| 1997 | 0.4062 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.8% |
| 1998 | 0.589 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +45.0% |
| 1999 | 0.8294 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +40.8% |
| 2000 | 1.13 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +36.8% |
| 2001 | 1.43 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +25.9% |
| 2002 | 1.66 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +16.3% |
| 2003 | 1.73 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.3% |
| 2004 | 1.78 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 1.41 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -20.8% |
| 2006 | 0.9103 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -35.4% |
| 2007 | 1.29 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +41.5% |
| 2008 | 1.14 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.2% |
| 2009 | 1.36 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +18.5% |
| 2010 | 1.48 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.2% |
| 2011 | 1.57 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.1% |
| 2012 | 1.82 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +15.6% |
| 2013 | 2.16 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +18.8% |
| 2014 | 2.3 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.6% |
| 2015 | 3.69 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +60.3% |
| 2016 | 3.98 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.0% |
| 2017 | 3.48 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.6% |
| 2018 | 3.86 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.9% |
| 2019 | 4.4 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +14.0% |
| 2020 | 5.96 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +35.4% |
| 2021 | 6.8 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +14.2% |
| 2022 | 4.93 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -27.6% |
| 2023 | 7.56 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +53.3% |
| 2024 | 7.21 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.6% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 7.21 current LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 20.96 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 34% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 7.21 current LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 105.58 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 7% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.4652 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.2256 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.8294 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
| 2000s | 1.38 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.9103 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.78 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.87 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.48 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 4.4 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.49 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 4.93 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 7.56 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 91 Uruguay 9.33 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 92 Mexico 7.75 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 93 Sao Tome and Principe 7.22 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 95 Sierra Leone 6.39 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 96 Solomon Islands 5.98 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 97 South Africa 5.28 current LCU per US$ of GDP 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$), annual growth rate 28.89 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Zambia?
- Imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Zambia was 7.21 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 7.56 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2023.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2256 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 1994.
- How does Zambia rank for imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Zambia ranks 94th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 213.4%. 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 (current LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Imports of goods and services (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Imports of goods and services (current LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Imports of goods and services (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.