Transport services in Zambia
Zambia: Transport services was 4.9% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Transport services in Zambia, 1978–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of service exports, BoP.
Analysis
In 2024, transport services in Zambia stood at 4.9%.
That represents a change of down 27.8% on the previous year and down 31.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, transport services in Zambia peaked at 73.5% in 1988 and was at its lowest, 2.5%, in 2005.
Zambia ranks 165th of 198 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Transport services in Zambia, year by year
| Year | % of service exports, BoP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 68.2% | — |
| 1979 | 68.7% | +0.7% |
| 1980 | 56.8% | -17.4% |
| 1981 | 51.6% | -9.2% |
| 1982 | 55.1% | +6.8% |
| 1983 | 56.5% | +2.6% |
| 1984 | 61.1% | +8.1% |
| 1985 | 67.1% | +9.9% |
| 1986 | 60.6% | -9.6% |
| 1987 | 65.0% | +7.2% |
| 1988 | 73.5% | +13.1% |
| 1989 | 71.4% | -2.9% |
| 1990 | 61.0% | -14.6% |
| 1991 | 59.0% | -3.2% |
| 1997 | 64.3% | +8.9% |
| 1998 | 58.2% | -9.4% |
| 1999 | 47.8% | -17.8% |
| 2000 | 37.0% | -22.6% |
| 2001 | 37.3% | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 34.8% | -6.7% |
| 2003 | 25.8% | -25.8% |
| 2004 | 20.8% | -19.5% |
| 2005 | 2.5% | -88.0% |
| 2006 | 4.3% | +71.6% |
| 2007 | 4.1% | -4.3% |
| 2008 | 4.9% | +19.1% |
| 2009 | 5.0% | +1.9% |
| 2010 | 7.8% | +58.0% |
| 2011 | 7.9% | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 5.8% | -27.0% |
| 2013 | 8.5% | +48.2% |
| 2014 | 7.2% | -15.9% |
| 2015 | 5.1% | -29.5% |
| 2016 | 4.3% | -14.8% |
| 2017 | 5.6% | +30.7% |
| 2018 | 5.6% | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 4.2% | -25.4% |
| 2020 | 8.3% | +97.5% |
| 2021 | 12.8% | +53.5% |
| 2022 | 7.3% | -42.5% |
| 2023 | 6.8% | -7.3% |
| 2024 | 4.9% | -27.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 68.5% | 68.2% | 68.7% | 2 |
| 1980s | 61.9% | 51.6% | 73.5% | 10 |
| 1990s | 58.0% | 47.8% | 64.3% | 5 |
| 2000s | 17.6% | 2.5% | 37.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.2% | 4.2% | 8.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.0% | 4.9% | 12.8% | 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)
- 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 transport services in Zambia?
- Transport services in Zambia was 4.9% in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest transport services recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 73.5% in 1988.
- What is the lowest transport services recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.5% in 2005.
- How does Zambia rank for transport services?
- Zambia ranks 165th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is transport services rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Transport services (% of service exports, BoP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Transport services covers the process of carriage of people and objects from one location to another as well as related supporting and auxiliary services. Also included are postal and courier services. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service exports which are services provided by residents to non-residents.