Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current US$), annual in Zambia
Zambia: Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current US$), annual was 6.67 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
6.67 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 110.3%
World rank
87th
of 206 countries
All-time high
70.06 % change on previous year
in 2009
All-time low
-225.53 % change on previous year
in 2010
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current US$), annual in Zambia, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, net primary income (net income from abroad) (current us$), annual in Zambia stood at 6.67 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 110.3% on the previous year and down 72.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net primary income (net income from abroad) (current us$), annual in Zambia peaked at 70.06 % change on previous year in 2009 and was at its lowest, -225.53 % change on previous year, in 2010.
That places Zambia 87th out of 206 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current US$), 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 | -77.15 % change on previous year | +930.7% |
| 1973 | -111.58 % change on previous year | +44.6% |
| 1974 | 0.0961 % change on previous year | -100.1% |
| 1975 | 9.3 % change on previous year | +9577.8% |
| 1976 | -46.42 % change on previous year | -599.2% |
| 1977 | 55.37 % change on previous year | -219.3% |
| 1978 | -58.2 % change on previous year | -205.1% |
| 1979 | -63.28 % change on previous year | +8.7% |
| 1980 | -0.5917 % change on previous year | -99.1% |
| 1981 | 61.16 % change on previous year | -10436.1% |
| 1982 | -109.64 % change on previous year | -279.3% |
| 1983 | -6.18 % change on previous year | -94.4% |
| 1984 | -10.46 % change on previous year | +69.3% |
| 1985 | 3.69 % change on previous year | -135.3% |
| 1986 | -15.08 % change on previous year | -508.7% |
| 1987 | -12.09 % change on previous year | -19.8% |
| 1988 | -19.42 % change on previous year | +60.6% |
| 1989 | 0.9262 % change on previous year | -104.8% |
| 1990 | 31.13 % change on previous year | +3260.6% |
| 1991 | -36.98 % change on previous year | -218.8% |
| 1992 | 17.83 % change on previous year | -148.2% |
| 1993 | 19.16 % change on previous year | +7.5% |
| 1994 | 7.29 % change on previous year | -61.9% |
| 1995 | -2.37 % change on previous year | -132.5% |
| 1996 | 14.88 % change on previous year | -728.0% |
| 1997 | -21.75 % change on previous year | -246.2% |
| 1998 | 11.2 % change on previous year | -151.5% |
| 1999 | 26.4 % change on previous year | +135.6% |
| 2000 | 4.75 % change on previous year | -82.0% |
| 2001 | -5.66 % change on previous year | -219.0% |
| 2002 | 8.75 % change on previous year | -254.8% |
| 2003 | 4.94 % change on previous year | -43.5% |
| 2004 | -178.67 % change on previous year | -3714.0% |
| 2005 | -58.45 % change on previous year | -67.3% |
| 2006 | -84.94 % change on previous year | +45.3% |
| 2007 | -32.2 % change on previous year | -62.1% |
| 2008 | 9.45 % change on previous year | -129.3% |
| 2009 | 70.06 % change on previous year | +641.6% |
| 2010 | -225.53 % change on previous year | -421.9% |
| 2011 | 15.12 % change on previous year | -106.7% |
| 2012 | 62.66 % change on previous year | +314.6% |
| 2013 | -165.95 % change on previous year | -364.8% |
| 2014 | 51.96 % change on previous year | -131.3% |
| 2015 | 24.29 % change on previous year | -53.3% |
| 2016 | -54.84 % change on previous year | -325.8% |
| 2017 | -76.9 % change on previous year | +40.2% |
| 2018 | 64.43 % change on previous year | -183.8% |
| 2019 | 3.39 % change on previous year | -94.7% |
| 2020 | -96.97 % change on previous year | -2958.9% |
| 2021 | -120.51 % change on previous year | +24.3% |
| 2022 | 5.56 % change on previous year | -104.6% |
| 2023 | -3.39 % change on previous year | -160.9% |
| 2024 | -64.85 % change on previous year | +1814.0% |
| 2025 | 6.67 % change on previous year | -110.3% |
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 | -26.97 % change on previous year | -111.58 % change on previous year | 55.37 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -10.77 % change on previous year | -109.64 % change on previous year | 61.16 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.68 % change on previous year | -36.98 % change on previous year | 31.13 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -26.2 % change on previous year | -178.67 % change on previous year | 70.06 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -30.14 % change on previous year | -225.53 % change on previous year | 64.43 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -45.58 % change on previous year | -120.51 % change on previous year | 6.67 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 84 Latvia 8.34 % change on previous year compare
- 85 Viet Nam 7.66 % change on previous year compare
- 86 Iceland 7.14 % change on previous year compare
- 88 Marshall Islands 6.53 % change on previous year compare
- 89 Central African Republic 6.44 % change on previous year compare
- 90 New Zealand 6.27 % 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)
- 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 net primary income (net income from abroad) (current us$), annual in Zambia?
- Net primary income (net income from abroad) (current us$), annual in Zambia was 6.67 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest net primary income (net income from abroad) (current us$), annual recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 70.06 % change on previous year in 2009.
- What is the lowest net primary income (net income from abroad) (current us$), annual recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -225.53 % change on previous year in 2010.
- How does Zambia rank for net primary income (net income from abroad) (current us$), annual?
- Zambia ranks 87th out of 206 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net primary income (net income from abroad) (current us$), annual rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 72.5%. 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 US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current US$). 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 US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.