Imports by region of origin in Zambia
Zambia: Imports by region of origin was 263.13 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
263.13 million current US$
Change on year
down 8.4%
World rank
139th
of 210 countries
All-time high
299.82 million current US$
in 2012
All-time low
6.40 million current US$
in 1950
Years of data
67
1948–2024
Imports by region of origin in Zambia, 1948–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports by region of origin in Zambia is 263.13 million current US$, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.4% on the previous year and up 21.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports by region of origin in Zambia peaked at 299.82 million current US$ in 2012 and was at its lowest, 6.40 million current US$, in 1950.
Zambia ranks 139th of 210 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports by region of origin in Zambia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 9.10 million current US$ | — |
| 1949 | 10.20 million current US$ | +12.1% |
| 1950 | 6.40 million current US$ | -37.3% |
| 1951 | 7.10 million current US$ | +10.9% |
| 1952 | 9.20 million current US$ | +29.6% |
| 1953 | 11.80 million current US$ | +28.3% |
| 1964 | 13.40 million current US$ | +13.6% |
| 1965 | 22.50 million current US$ | +67.9% |
| 1966 | 41.10 million current US$ | +82.7% |
| 1967 | 51.24 million current US$ | +24.7% |
| 1968 | 50.00 million current US$ | -2.4% |
| 1969 | 45.38 million current US$ | -9.2% |
| 1970 | 49.77 million current US$ | +9.7% |
| 1971 | 67.74 million current US$ | +36.1% |
| 1972 | 51.52 million current US$ | -23.9% |
| 1973 | 53.87 million current US$ | +4.6% |
| 1974 | 74.29 million current US$ | +37.9% |
| 1975 | 140.51 million current US$ | +89.1% |
| 1976 | 77.79 million current US$ | -44.6% |
| 1977 | 83.55 million current US$ | +7.4% |
| 1978 | 57.60 million current US$ | -31.1% |
| 1979 | 73.22 million current US$ | +27.1% |
| 1980 | 84.32 million current US$ | +15.2% |
| 1981 | 95.23 million current US$ | +12.9% |
| 1982 | 99.95 million current US$ | +5.0% |
| 1983 | 70.91 million current US$ | -29.1% |
| 1984 | 44.20 million current US$ | -37.7% |
| 1985 | 76.91 million current US$ | +74.0% |
| 1986 | 65.61 million current US$ | -14.7% |
| 1987 | 73.59 million current US$ | +12.2% |
| 1988 | 219.26 million current US$ | +197.9% |
| 1989 | 78.50 million current US$ | -64.2% |
| 1990 | 132.21 million current US$ | +68.4% |
| 1991 | 62.71 million current US$ | -52.6% |
| 1992 | 78.64 million current US$ | +25.4% |
| 1993 | 27.51 million current US$ | -65.0% |
| 1994 | 19.00 million current US$ | -30.9% |
| 1995 | 53.48 million current US$ | +181.5% |
| 1996 | 48.50 million current US$ | -9.3% |
| 1997 | 41.49 million current US$ | -14.4% |
| 1998 | 43.89 million current US$ | +5.8% |
| 1999 | 38.73 million current US$ | -11.8% |
| 2000 | 63.74 million current US$ | +64.6% |
| 2001 | 26.61 million current US$ | -58.2% |
| 2002 | 23.78 million current US$ | -10.6% |
| 2003 | 44.74 million current US$ | +88.1% |
| 2004 | 45.09 million current US$ | +0.8% |
| 2005 | 61.12 million current US$ | +35.6% |
| 2006 | 72.54 million current US$ | +18.7% |
| 2007 | 83.02 million current US$ | +14.4% |
| 2008 | 96.46 million current US$ | +16.2% |
| 2009 | 65.95 million current US$ | -31.6% |
| 2010 | 94.50 million current US$ | +43.3% |
| 2011 | 138.38 million current US$ | +46.4% |
| 2012 | 299.82 million current US$ | +116.7% |
| 2013 | 254.23 million current US$ | -15.2% |
| 2014 | 216.15 million current US$ | -15.0% |
| 2015 | 191.52 million current US$ | -11.4% |
| 2016 | 146.58 million current US$ | -23.5% |
| 2017 | 165.37 million current US$ | +12.8% |
| 2018 | 239.51 million current US$ | +44.8% |
| 2019 | 221.17 million current US$ | -7.7% |
| 2020 | 135.48 million current US$ | -38.7% |
| 2021 | 247.53 million current US$ | +82.7% |
| 2022 | 292.52 million current US$ | +18.2% |
| 2023 | 287.28 million current US$ | -1.8% |
| 2024 | 263.13 million current US$ | -8.4% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 263.13 million current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 324.64 million current US$, 81% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 263.13 million current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 125.05 million current US$, 2.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 9.65 million current US$ | 9.10 million current US$ | 10.20 million current US$ | 2 |
| 1950s | 8.62 million current US$ | 6.40 million current US$ | 11.80 million current US$ | 4 |
| 1960s | 37.27 million current US$ | 13.40 million current US$ | 51.24 million current US$ | 6 |
| 1970s | 72.99 million current US$ | 49.77 million current US$ | 140.51 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 90.85 million current US$ | 44.20 million current US$ | 219.26 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 54.62 million current US$ | 19.00 million current US$ | 132.21 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 58.30 million current US$ | 23.78 million current US$ | 96.46 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 196.72 million current US$ | 94.50 million current US$ | 299.82 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 245.19 million current US$ | 135.48 million current US$ | 292.52 million current US$ | 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$), annual growth rate 28.89 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports by region of origin in Zambia?
- Imports by region of origin in Zambia was 263.13 million current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest imports by region of origin recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 299.82 million current US$ in 2012.
- What is the lowest imports by region of origin recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.40 million current US$ in 1950.
- How does Zambia rank for imports by region of origin?
- Zambia ranks 139th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports by region of origin rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.