Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU), annual in Zambia
Zambia: Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU), annual was 10.38 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
10.38 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 109.2%
World rank
67th
of 206 countries
All-time high
60.91 % change on previous year
in 2018
All-time low
-209.46 % change on previous year
in 2010
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU), annual in Zambia, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net primary income (net income from abroad) (current lcu), annual in Zambia is 10.38 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 109.2% on the previous year and up 268.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net primary income (net income from abroad) (current lcu), annual in Zambia peaked at 60.91 % change on previous year in 2018 and was at its lowest, -209.46 % change on previous year, in 2010.
That places Zambia 67th out of 206 countries with data for 2025, 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 primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU), annual in Zambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 11.2 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | -6.52 % change on previous year | -158.2% |
| 1963 | 0.8163 % change on previous year | -112.5% |
| 1964 | -42.18 % change on previous year | -5267.2% |
| 1965 | 34.15 % change on previous year | -181.0% |
| 1966 | -27.47 % change on previous year | -180.4% |
| 1967 | 12.76 % change on previous year | -146.4% |
| 1968 | -2.96 % change on previous year | -123.2% |
| 1969 | 8.83 % change on previous year | -397.8% |
| 1970 | 29.68 % change on previous year | +236.2% |
| 1971 | -7.49 % change on previous year | -125.2% |
| 1972 | -77.16 % change on previous year | +930.8% |
| 1973 | -93.24 % change on previous year | +20.8% |
| 1974 | 1.46 % change on previous year | -101.6% |
| 1975 | 9.33 % change on previous year | +537.1% |
| 1976 | -59.56 % change on previous year | -738.3% |
| 1977 | 49.71 % change on previous year | -183.5% |
| 1978 | -60.39 % change on previous year | -221.5% |
| 1979 | -61.78 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 1980 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1981 | 57.17 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | -123.9 % change on previous year | -316.7% |
| 1983 | -43.93 % change on previous year | -64.5% |
| 1984 | -59.08 % change on previous year | +34.5% |
| 1985 | -66.77 % change on previous year | +13.0% |
| 1986 | -185.48 % change on previous year | +177.8% |
| 1987 | -37.01 % change on previous year | -80.0% |
| 1988 | -3.7 % change on previous year | -90.0% |
| 1989 | -65.57 % change on previous year | +1672.5% |
| 1990 | -71.85 % change on previous year | +9.6% |
| 1991 | -156.9 % change on previous year | +118.4% |
| 1992 | -127.49 % change on previous year | -18.7% |
| 1993 | -104.52 % change on previous year | -18.0% |
| 1994 | -37.06 % change on previous year | -64.5% |
| 1995 | -32.15 % change on previous year | -13.2% |
| 1996 | -18.99 % change on previous year | -40.9% |
| 1997 | -32.49 % change on previous year | +71.1% |
| 1998 | -25.79 % change on previous year | -20.6% |
| 1999 | 5.61 % change on previous year | -121.8% |
| 2000 | -24.08 % change on previous year | -529.1% |
| 2001 | -22.64 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 2002 | -11.15 % change on previous year | -50.7% |
| 2003 | -2.29 % change on previous year | -79.5% |
| 2004 | -181.36 % change on previous year | +7824.4% |
| 2005 | -47.99 % change on previous year | -73.5% |
| 2006 | -49.29 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 2007 | -46.86 % change on previous year | -4.9% |
| 2008 | 15.26 % change on previous year | -132.6% |
| 2009 | 59.67 % change on previous year | +291.1% |
| 2010 | -209.46 % change on previous year | -451.0% |
| 2011 | 13.99 % change on previous year | -106.7% |
| 2012 | 60.46 % change on previous year | +332.2% |
| 2013 | -178.88 % change on previous year | -395.9% |
| 2014 | 45.21 % change on previous year | -125.3% |
| 2015 | -6.15 % change on previous year | -113.6% |
| 2016 | -85.02 % change on previous year | +1282.7% |
| 2017 | -63.29 % change on previous year | -25.6% |
| 2018 | 60.91 % change on previous year | -196.2% |
| 2019 | -19.07 % change on previous year | -131.3% |
| 2020 | -180.31 % change on previous year | +845.5% |
| 2021 | -140.63 % change on previous year | -22.0% |
| 2022 | 20.1 % change on previous year | -114.3% |
| 2023 | -23.37 % change on previous year | -216.3% |
| 2024 | -113.41 % change on previous year | +385.2% |
| 2025 | 10.38 % change on previous year | -109.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -1.27 % change on previous year | -42.18 % change on previous year | 34.15 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | -26.94 % change on previous year | -93.24 % change on previous year | 49.71 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -52.83 % change on previous year | -185.48 % change on previous year | 57.17 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -60.16 % change on previous year | -156.9 % change on previous year | 5.61 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -31.07 % change on previous year | -181.36 % change on previous year | 59.67 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -38.13 % change on previous year | -209.46 % change on previous year | 60.91 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -71.21 % change on previous year | -180.31 % change on previous year | 20.1 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 64 China 11.76 % change on previous year compare
- 65 Saint Lucia 11.1 % change on previous year compare
- 66 Canada 10.87 % change on previous year compare
- 68 Lesotho 10.07 % change on previous year compare
- 69 French Polynesia 10.04 % change on previous year compare
- 70 Seychelles 10 % change on previous year 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)
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate 1.73 % change on previous year (2024)
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 9.15 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), per capita 10,866 current LCU per person (2024)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate -25.03 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.216 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), per capita 256.45 current US$ per person (2024)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP 5.65 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), per capita 6,710 current LCU per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net primary income (net income from abroad) (current lcu), annual in Zambia?
- Net primary income (net income from abroad) (current lcu), annual in Zambia was 10.38 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest net primary income (net income from abroad) (current lcu), annual recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 60.91 % change on previous year in 2018.
- What is the lowest net primary income (net income from abroad) (current lcu), annual recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -209.46 % change on previous year in 2010.
- How does Zambia rank for net primary income (net income from abroad) (current lcu), annual?
- Zambia ranks 67th out of 206 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net primary income (net income from abroad) (current lcu), annual rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 268.8%. 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 Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.