Imports by region of origin in Zambia
Zambia: Imports by region of origin was 263.13 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
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$, in 1950.
Zambia ranks 138th of 209 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 9.65 million current US$ | 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 |
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More economy & growth data for Zambia
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 7.4% (2024)
- Inflation of consumer prices 13.9% (2025)
- GDP per capita 1,356 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 8.7% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 29.71 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 1,356 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 25.13 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 16.91 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 673.13 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 25.61 billion current LCU (2025)
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 138th out of 209 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.