Net portfolio investment in Zambia
Zambia: Net portfolio investment was -15.23 million usd in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Net portfolio investment in Zambia, 2000–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in usd.
Analysis
In 2024, net portfolio investment in Zambia stood at -15.23 million usd.
That represents a change of up 91.5% on the previous year and up 98.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net portfolio investment in Zambia peaked at 238.13 million usd in 2018 and was at its lowest, -1.22 billion usd, in 2015.
That places Zambia 123rd out of 184 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net portfolio investment in Zambia, year by year
| Year | usd | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | -5.62 million usd | — |
| 2001 | -7.52 million usd | +33.8% |
| 2002 | 260,000 usd | -103.5% |
| 2003 | -2.25 million usd | -965.4% |
| 2004 | 80,000 usd | -103.6% |
| 2005 | -122.39 million usd | -153090.0% |
| 2006 | -50.42 million usd | -58.8% |
| 2007 | -41.79 million usd | -17.1% |
| 2008 | 6.07 million usd | -114.5% |
| 2009 | 74.88 million usd | +1133.5% |
| 2010 | -73.63 million usd | -198.3% |
| 2011 | -70.71 million usd | -4.0% |
| 2012 | -899.33 million usd | +1171.9% |
| 2013 | -96.50 million usd | -89.3% |
| 2014 | -1.21 billion usd | +1149.3% |
| 2015 | -1.22 billion usd | +1.3% |
| 2016 | -413.85 million usd | -66.1% |
| 2017 | -234.76 million usd | -43.3% |
| 2018 | 238.13 million usd | -201.4% |
| 2019 | 53.03 million usd | -77.7% |
| 2020 | -198.73 million usd | -474.8% |
| 2021 | -1.00 billion usd | +404.2% |
| 2022 | 150.76 million usd | -115.0% |
| 2023 | -178.25 million usd | -218.2% |
| 2024 | -15.23 million usd | -91.5% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's -15.23 million usd is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 463,716 usd. (44 countries reporting)
- Zambia's -15.23 million usd is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -304,576 usd, 50.0× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net portfolio investment in Zambia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -153090.0% | 80,000 usd | -122.39 million usd |
| 2012 | -1171.9% | -70.71 million usd | -899.33 million usd |
| 2014 | -1149.3% | -96.50 million usd | -1.21 billion usd |
| 2009 | +1133.5% | 6.07 million usd | 74.88 million usd |
| 2003 | -965.4% | 260,000 usd | -2.25 million usd |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -14.87 million usd | -122.39 million usd | 74.88 million usd | 10 |
| 2010s | -392.45 million usd | -1.22 billion usd | 238.13 million usd | 10 |
| 2020s | -248.67 million usd | -1.00 billion usd | 150.76 million usd | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
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 net portfolio investment in Zambia?
- Net portfolio investment in Zambia was -15.23 million usd in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net portfolio investment recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 238.13 million usd in 2018.
- What is the lowest net portfolio investment recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.22 billion usd in 2015.
- How does Zambia rank for net portfolio investment?
- Zambia ranks 123rd out of 184 countries with data for 2024.
- Is net portfolio investment rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 98.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Net portfolio investment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Portfolio investment, net (Balance of Payments, current United States dollars).