Zambia External Debt: % of GDP
2011 - 2023 | Yearly | % | CEIC Data
Key information about Zambia External Debt: % of GDP
- Zambia External Debt accounted for 84.2 % of the country's Nominal GDP in 2023, compared with the ratio of 79.6 % in the previous year.
- Zambia External Debt: % of Nominal GDP data is updated yearly, available from Dec 2011 to Dec 2023.
- The data reached an all-time high of 87.0 % in Dec 2019 and a record low of 3.6 % in Dec 2012.
CEIC calculates External Debt as % of GDP from quarterly External Debt and annual Nominal GDP. World Bank provides External Debt in USD. Zambia Statistics Agency provides Nominal GDP in local currency. Bank of Zambia average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.
Related information about Zambia External Debt: % of GDP
- In the latest reports of Zambia, Current Account recorded a deficit of 231.2 USD mn in Dec 2023.
- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased by 27.0 USD mn in Dec 2023.
- Zambia Direct Investment Abroad expanded by 39.9 USD mn in Dec 2023.
- Its Foreign Portfolio Investment fell by 85.4 USD mn in Dec 2023.
- The country's External Debt reached 23,717.1 in Dec 2023.
- The country's Nominal GDP was reported at 28.2 USD bn in Dec 2023.
View Zambia's External Debt: % of GDP from 2011 to 2023 in the chart:
What was Zambia's External Debt: % of GDP in 2023?
Zambia External Debt accounted for 84.2 % of the country's Nominal GDP in 2023, compared with the ratio of 79.6 % in the previous year. See the table below for more data.
| Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84.2 2023 | 79.6 2022 | 3.6 2012 | 87.0 2019 | % | yearly | 2011 - 2023 |
External Debt: % of GDP by Country Comparison
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| country/region | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albania (%) | 54.1 2022 | yearly | 1991 - 2022 |
| Algeria (%) | 1.3 2022 | yearly | 1970 - 2022 |
| Argentina (%) | 45.4 2023 | yearly | 1994 - 2023 |
| Armenia (%) | 63.9 2023 | yearly | 2000 - 2023 |
| Australia (%) | 109.4 2023 | yearly | 1988 - 2023 |
| Austria (%) | 135.1 2023 | yearly | 1997 - 2023 |
| Azerbaijan (%) | 14.9 Dec 2021 | quarterly | Dec 2001 - Dec 2021 |
| Bangladesh (%) | 11.4 2017 | yearly | 1997 - 2017 |
| Belarus (%) | 51.4 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Dec 2000 - Dec 2023 |
| Belgium (%) | 236.8 2023 | yearly | 2007 - 2023 |
| Bolivia (%) | 35.0 2023 | yearly | 2006 - 2023 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina (%) | 18.2 2023 | yearly | 1999 - 2023 |
| Botswana (%) | 7.3 2023 | yearly | 1995 - 2023 |
| Brazil (%) | 27.9 2023 | yearly | 1992 - 2023 |
| Bulgaria (%) | 48.3 2023 | yearly | 1999 - 2023 |
| Cambodia (%) | 75.6 2022 | yearly | 2010 - 2022 |
| Canada (%) | 143.7 2023 | yearly | 1990 - 2023 |
| Chile (%) | 71.7 2023 | yearly | 1971 - 2023 |
| China (%) | 13.7 2023 | yearly | 1985 - 2023 |
| Colombia (%) | 53.7 2023 | yearly | 1970 - 2023 |
| Croatia (%) | 73.5 2022 | yearly | 1998 - 2022 |
| Cyprus (%) | 576.0 2023 | yearly | 2004 - 2023 |
| Czech Republic (%) | 62.9 2023 | yearly | 1995 - 2023 |
| Denmark (%) | 130.7 2023 | yearly | 2005 - 2023 |
| Ecuador (%) | 49.2 2023 | yearly | 1970 - 2023 |
| Egypt (%) | 42.4 Sep 2023 | quarterly | Jun 1999 - Sep 2023 |
| Estonia (%) | 90.2 2023 | yearly | 1996 - 2023 |
| European Union (%) | 109.6 2023 | yearly | 2008 - 2023 |
| Finland (%) | 215.1 2023 | yearly | 1991 - 2023 |
| France (%) | 245.8 2022 | yearly | 2004 - 2022 |
| Georgia (%) | 94.2 2022 | yearly | 1999 - 2022 |
| Germany (%) | 148.2 2023 | yearly | 1999 - 2023 |
| Ghana (%) | 39.0 2022 | yearly | 1999 - 2022 |
| Greece (%) | 250.9 2023 | yearly | 2003 - 2023 |
| Hong Kong SAR, China (%) | 481.7 2023 | yearly | 2001 - 2023 |
| Hungary (%) | 129.3 2023 | yearly | 2006 - 2023 |
| Iceland (%) | 71.6 2023 | yearly | 1989 - 2023 |
| India (%) | 18.9 2023 | yearly | 1970 - 2023 |
| Indonesia (%) | 29.8 2023 | yearly | 2003 - 2023 |
| Iran (%) | 0.3 2023 | yearly | 1994 - 2023 |
| Ireland (%) | 563.9 2023 | yearly | 2002 - 2023 |
| Israel (%) | 30.5 2023 | yearly | 1998 - 2023 |
| Italy (%) | 129.0 2022 | yearly | 2002 - 2022 |
| Ivory Coast (%) | 31.4 2021 | yearly | 1994 - 2021 |
| Japan (%) | 106.9 2023 | yearly | 2003 - 2023 |
| Jordan (%) | 80.9 2023 | yearly | 1970 - 2023 |
| Kazakhstan (%) | 62.5 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Mar 2002 - Dec 2023 |
| Kenya (%) | 35.0 2022 | yearly | 2006 - 2022 |
| South Korea (%) | 39.3 2023 | yearly | 1994 - 2023 |
| Kosovo (%) | 38.4 2022 | yearly | 2007 - 2022 |
| Kuwait (%) | 35.3 2022 | yearly | 2014 - 2022 |
| Kyrgyzstan (%) | 72.3 2023 | yearly | 2003 - 2023 |
| Laos (%) | 68.0 2022 | yearly | 1996 - 2022 |
| Latvia (%) | 98.6 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Mar 2000 - Dec 2023 |
| Lebanon (%) | 53.0 2020 | yearly | 2007 - 2020 |
| Lithuania (%) | 68.4 2023 | yearly | 1996 - 2023 |
| Luxembourg (%) | 4,321.4 2023 | yearly | 2002 - 2023 |
| North Macedonia (%) | 83.7 2022 | yearly | 2004 - 2022 |
| Malawi (%) | 60.1 2021 | yearly | 2006 - 2021 |
| Malaysia (%) | 68.2 2023 | yearly | 2009 - 2023 |
| Malta (%) | 971.6 2022 | yearly | 2004 - 2022 |
| Mauritius (%) | 1,337.8 2023 | yearly | 2009 - 2023 |
| Mexico (%) | 33.3 2023 | yearly | 2002 - 2023 |
| Moldova (%) | 63.3 2023 | yearly | 2000 - 2023 |
| Mongolia (%) | 174.0 2023 | yearly | 1992 - 2023 |
| Montenegro (%) | 141.5 2022 | yearly | 2006 - 2022 |
| Morocco (%) | 50.9 2022 | yearly | 1970 - 2022 |
| Mozambique (%) | 71.7 2020 | yearly | 1985 - 2020 |
| Myanmar (%) | 16.7 2020 | yearly | 2018 - 2020 |
| Nepal (%) | 17.3 2016 | yearly | 2001 - 2016 |
| Netherlands (%) | 338.5 2023 | yearly | 2003 - 2023 |
| New Zealand (%) | 87.1 2023 | yearly | 1993 - 2023 |
| Nigeria (%) | 11.9 2023 | yearly | 1985 - 2023 |
| Norway (%) | 152.5 2023 | yearly | 2003 - 2023 |
| Pakistan (%) | 37.3 2023 | yearly | 2000 - 2023 |
| Palestinian Territory (%) | 11.4 2022 | yearly | 2012 - 2022 |
| Panama (%) | 167.4 2021 | yearly | 2014 - 2021 |
| Paraguay (%) | 55.7 2023 | yearly | 2000 - 2023 |
| Peru (%) | 39.3 2023 | yearly | 1980 - 2023 |
| Philippines (%) | 28.7 2023 | yearly | 1990 - 2023 |
| Poland (%) | 49.3 2023 | yearly | 1995 - 2023 |
| Portugal (%) | 150.4 2023 | yearly | 1996 - 2023 |
| Qatar (%) | 106.1 2018 | yearly | 2000 - 2018 |
| Romania (%) | 52.4 2023 | yearly | 1995 - 2023 |
| Russia (%) | 15.7 2023 | yearly | 1993 - 2023 |
| Serbia (%) | 65.3 2023 | yearly | 2000 - 2023 |
| Singapore (%) | 391.1 2023 | yearly | 2003 - 2023 |
| Slovakia (%) | 96.0 2023 | yearly | 1995 - 2023 |
| Slovenia (%) | 91.8 2023 | yearly | 2001 - 2023 |
| South Africa (%) | 41.8 2023 | yearly | 1985 - 2023 |
| Spain (%) | 165.5 2023 | yearly | 1995 - 2023 |
| Sri Lanka (%) | 75.0 2022 | yearly | 1998 - 2022 |
| Sudan (%) | 202.2 2021 | yearly | 2001 - 2021 |
| Sweden (%) | 166.4 2023 | yearly | 1997 - 2023 |
| Switzerland (%) | 241.1 2023 | yearly | 1999 - 2023 |
| Taiwan (%) | 27.3 2023 | yearly | 1999 - 2023 |
| Tajikistan (%) | 37.7 2021 | yearly | 2000 - 2021 |
| Thailand (%) | 38.4 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Mar 2005 - Dec 2023 |
| Tunisia (%) | 85.7 2023 | yearly | 2002 - 2023 |
| Turkey (%) | 45.6 2023 | yearly | 1989 - 2023 |
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| Government and Public Finance | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Fiscal Balance: % of GDP (%) | -8.5 2021 | yearly | 2001 - 2021 |
| Consolidated Fiscal Balance (USD mn) | -41.396 Feb 2024 | monthly | Nov 2015 - Feb 2024 |
| Tax Revenue (USD mn) | 744.085 Feb 2024 | monthly | Nov 2015 - Feb 2024 |
| Government Debt: % of GDP (%) | 40.9 2023 | yearly | 2014 - 2023 |
| Forecast: Government Expenditure (ZMK bn) | 302.449 2029 | yearly | 2000 - 2029 |
| Forecast: Government Net Debt (ZMK bn) | 654.326 2023 | yearly | 2000 - 2023 |
| Forecast: Government Revenue (ZMK bn) | 262.874 2029 | yearly | 2000 - 2029 |
| Foreign Trade | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forecast: Exports of Goods Growth (%) | 4.533 2028 | yearly | 2000 - 2028 |
| Trade Balance (USD mn) | 95.3 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2003 - Apr 2024 |
| Total Exports (USD mn) | 860.4 Mar 2024 | monthly | Jan 2003 - Mar 2024 |
| Total Exports Growth (%) | 26.3 Mar 2024 | monthly | Jan 2004 - Mar 2024 |
| Aluminum: Exports (USD th) | 1,710.822 2022 | yearly | 1995 - 2022 |
| Exports: Medicament (USD th) | 2,186.716 2022 | yearly | 1995 - 2022 |
| Exports: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Product (USD th) | 905.677 2022 | yearly | 1995 - 2022 |
| Total Imports (USD mn) | 797.5 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2003 - Apr 2024 |
| Total Imports Growth (%) | -4.8 Mar 2024 | monthly | Jan 2004 - Mar 2024 |
| Imports: Medicament (USD th) | 263,152.229 2022 | yearly | 1995 - 2022 |
| Imports: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Product (USD th) | 119,354.130 2022 | yearly | 1995 - 2022 |
| Total Exports to USA (USD mn) | 6.815 Jan 2022 | monthly | Jan 1981 - Jan 2022 |
| Total Imports from USA (USD mn) | 15.878 Feb 2024 | monthly | Jan 1981 - Feb 2024 |
| Total Exports to China (USD mn) | 201.215 Apr 2024 | monthly | Nov 1998 - Apr 2024 |
| Total Imports from China (USD mn) | 100.102 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jul 1992 - Apr 2024 |
| Balance of Payments | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Investment Abroad (USD mn) | 39.9 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Mar 1998 - Dec 2023 |
| Current Account Balance (USD mn) | -231.2 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Mar 1998 - Dec 2023 |
| Current Account Balance: % of GDP (%) | -2.0 2023 | yearly | 2010 - 2023 |
| Foreign Direct Investment (USD mn) | 27.0 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Mar 1998 - Dec 2023 |
| Foreign Direct Investment: % of GDP (%) | -3.9 2021 | yearly | 2010 - 2021 |
| Foreign Portfolio Investment (USD mn) | -85.358 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Mar 1998 - Dec 2023 |
| Foreign Portfolio Investment: % of GDP (%) | -1.3 2023 | yearly | 2010 - 2023 |
| Foreign Portfolio Investment: Equity Securities (USD mn) | -0.2 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Mar 1998 - Dec 2023 |
| Foreign Portfolio Investment: Debt Securities (USD mn) | -85.167 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Mar 1998 - Dec 2023 |
| External Debt (USD mn) | 23,717.1 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Mar 2011 - Dec 2023 |
| External Debt: % of GDP (%) | 84.2 2023 | yearly | 2011 - 2023 |
| Forecast: Current Account Balance (USD bn) | 3.941 2029 | yearly | 1980 - 2029 |
| Net International Investment Position (USD mn) | -27,613.340 2022 | yearly | 2006 - 2022 |
| Monetary | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non Performing Loans Ratio (%) | 4.4 Sep 2023 | monthly | Jan 2011 - Sep 2023 |
| Non-Performing Loans (USD mn) | 134.908 Sep 2023 | monthly | Jan 2011 - Sep 2023 |
| Money Supply M1 (USD mn) | 2,378.067 Feb 2024 | monthly | Jan 1997 - Feb 2024 |
| Money Supply M2 (USD mn) | 6,155.166 Feb 2024 | monthly | Jan 1997 - Feb 2024 |
| M2 Growth (%) | 13.3 Feb 2024 | monthly | Jan 1998 - Feb 2024 |
| Reserve Requirement Ratio (%) | 26.0 Mar 2024 | monthly | Jan 2004 - Mar 2024 |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves (USD mn) | 3,215.4 Jan 2024 | monthly | Jan 2010 - Jan 2024 |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves: Months of Import (NA) | 4.3 Jan 2024 | monthly | Jan 2010 - Jan 2024 |
| Total Deposits (USD mn) | 7,523.390 Sep 2023 | monthly | Jan 2001 - Sep 2023 |
| Total Deposits Growth (%) | 27.5 Sep 2023 | monthly | Jan 2002 - Sep 2023 |
| Domestic Credit (USD mn) | 5,804.2 Feb 2024 | monthly | Dec 2001 - Feb 2024 |
| Domestic Credit Growth (%) | 26.3 Feb 2024 | monthly | Dec 2002 - Feb 2024 |
| Total Loans (USD mn) | 3,041.003 Sep 2023 | monthly | Jan 2001 - Sep 2023 |
| Total Loans Growth (%) | 38.13 Sep 2023 | monthly | Jan 2002 - Sep 2023 |
| Private Debt: % of Nominal GDP (%) | 10.21 2022 | yearly | 1965 - 2022 |
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