Imports of goods and services in Zambia
Zambia: Imports of goods and services was 6.97 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Zambia, 1994–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, imports of goods and services in Zambia stood at 6.97 billion current US$.
The figure is down 32.4% on the previous year and down 31.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Zambia peaked at 11.21 billion current US$ in 2013 and was at its lowest, 1.12 billion current US$, in 1998.
Zambia ranks 131st of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Zambia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1.23 billion current US$ | — |
| 1995 | 1.38 billion current US$ | +12.2% |
| 1996 | 1.27 billion current US$ | -8.1% |
| 1997 | 1.33 billion current US$ | +4.6% |
| 1998 | 1.12 billion current US$ | -15.8% |
| 1999 | 1.18 billion current US$ | +5.7% |
| 2000 | 1.31 billion current US$ | +11.0% |
| 2001 | 1.62 billion current US$ | +23.4% |
| 2002 | 1.58 billion current US$ | -2.2% |
| 2003 | 1.80 billion current US$ | +13.3% |
| 2004 | 2.32 billion current US$ | +29.1% |
| 2005 | 2.63 billion current US$ | +13.5% |
| 2006 | 3.22 billion current US$ | +22.4% |
| 2007 | 4.52 billion current US$ | +40.4% |
| 2008 | 5.47 billion current US$ | +20.9% |
| 2009 | 4.12 billion current US$ | -24.7% |
| 2010 | 6.26 billion current US$ | +51.9% |
| 2011 | 7.58 billion current US$ | +21.2% |
| 2012 | 9.00 billion current US$ | +18.7% |
| 2013 | 11.21 billion current US$ | +24.5% |
| 2014 | 10.14 billion current US$ | -9.5% |
| 2015 | 9.08 billion current US$ | -10.5% |
| 2016 | 8.10 billion current US$ | -10.8% |
| 2017 | 9.47 billion current US$ | +16.9% |
| 2018 | 9.72 billion current US$ | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 7.96 billion current US$ | -18.1% |
| 2020 | 5.89 billion current US$ | -26.0% |
| 2021 | 7.51 billion current US$ | +27.5% |
| 2022 | 8.49 billion current US$ | +13.0% |
| 2023 | 10.31 billion current US$ | +21.5% |
| 2024 | 6.97 billion current US$ | -32.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.25 billion current US$ | 1.12 billion current US$ | 1.38 billion current US$ | 6 |
| 2000s | 2.86 billion current US$ | 1.31 billion current US$ | 5.47 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.85 billion current US$ | 6.26 billion current US$ | 11.21 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.84 billion current US$ | 5.89 billion current US$ | 10.31 billion current US$ | 5 |
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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)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 722.42 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 14.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 0.3533 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 465.64 current US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), annual 9.86 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 8.88 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 11,700 current LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 5.21 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Zambia?
- Imports of goods and services in Zambia was 6.97 billion current US$ in 2024, 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 11.21 billion current US$ in 2013.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.12 billion current US$ in 1998.
- How does Zambia rank for imports of goods and services?
- Zambia ranks 131st out of 192 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.3%. 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 (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.