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 23,790.0 in Mar 2024.
- 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
| country/region | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albania (%) | 45.9 2023 | yearly | 1991 - 2023 |
| Algeria (%) | 1.3 2023 | yearly | 1970 - 2023 |
| Argentina (%) | 45.3 2023 | yearly | 1994 - 2023 |
| Armenia (%) | 64.2 2023 | yearly | 2000 - 2023 |
| Australia (%) | 109.2 2023 | yearly | 1988 - 2023 |
| Austria (%) | 135.0 2023 | yearly | 1997 - 2023 |
| Azerbaijan (%) | 14.9 Dec 2021 | quarterly | Dec 2001 - Dec 2021 |
| Bangladesh (%) | 11.4 2017 | yearly | 1997 - 2017 |
| Belarus (%) | 51.1 Mar 2024 | quarterly | Dec 2000 - Mar 2024 |
| Belgium (%) | 231.5 2023 | yearly | 2007 - 2023 |
| Bolivia (%) | 35.0 2023 | yearly | 2006 - 2023 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina (%) | 18.1 2023 | yearly | 1999 - 2023 |
| Botswana (%) | 7.3 2023 | yearly | 1995 - 2023 |
| Brazil (%) | 27.7 2023 | yearly | 1992 - 2023 |
| Bulgaria (%) | 47.6 2023 | yearly | 1999 - 2023 |
| Cambodia (%) | 56.7 2022 | yearly | 2010 - 2022 |
| Canada (%) | 139.5 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 (%) | 828.3 2023 | yearly | 2004 - 2023 |
| Czech Republic (%) | 61.7 2023 | yearly | 1995 - 2023 |
| Denmark (%) | 132.3 2023 | yearly | 2005 - 2023 |
| Ecuador (%) | 49.6 2023 | yearly | 1970 - 2023 |
| Egypt (%) | 39.8 Mar 2024 | quarterly | Jun 1999 - Mar 2024 |
| Estonia (%) | 89.2 2023 | yearly | 1996 - 2023 |
| European Union (%) | 111.2 2023 | yearly | 2008 - 2023 |
| Finland (%) | 215.3 2023 | yearly | 1991 - 2023 |
| France (%) | 244.9 2023 | yearly | 2004 - 2023 |
| Georgia (%) | 80.2 2023 | yearly | 1999 - 2023 |
| Germany (%) | 146.1 2023 | yearly | 1999 - 2023 |
| Ghana (%) | 39.5 2023 | yearly | 1999 - 2023 |
| Greece (%) | 246.0 2023 | yearly | 2003 - 2023 |
| Hong Kong SAR, China (%) | 481.7 2023 | yearly | 2001 - 2023 |
| Hungary (%) | 128.8 2023 | yearly | 2006 - 2023 |
| Iceland (%) | 75.5 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 (%) | 556.6 2023 | yearly | 2002 - 2023 |
| Israel (%) | 28.4 2023 | yearly | 1998 - 2023 |
| Italy (%) | 129.0 2022 | yearly | 2002 - 2022 |
| Ivory Coast (%) | 31.4 2021 | yearly | 1994 - 2021 |
| Japan (%) | 107.5 2023 | yearly | 2003 - 2023 |
| Jordan (%) | 80.7 2023 | yearly | 1970 - 2023 |
| Kazakhstan (%) | 60.9 Jun 2024 | quarterly | Mar 2002 - Jun 2024 |
| Kenya (%) | 40.3 2023 | yearly | 2006 - 2023 |
| South Korea (%) | 36.6 2023 | yearly | 1994 - 2023 |
| Kosovo (%) | 39.6 2023 | yearly | 2007 - 2023 |
| Kuwait (%) | 39.4 2023 | yearly | 2014 - 2023 |
| Kyrgyzstan (%) | 72.3 2023 | yearly | 2003 - 2023 |
| Laos (%) | 74.2 2023 | yearly | 1996 - 2023 |
| Latvia (%) | 106.8 Sep 2024 | quarterly | Mar 2000 - Sep 2024 |
| Lebanon (%) | 21.2 2021 | yearly | 2007 - 2021 |
| Lithuania (%) | 69.2 2023 | yearly | 1996 - 2023 |
| Luxembourg (%) | 4,446.8 2023 | yearly | 2002 - 2023 |
| North Macedonia (%) | 83.2 2023 | yearly | 2004 - 2023 |
| Malawi (%) | 60.1 2021 | yearly | 2006 - 2021 |
| Malaysia (%) | 68.2 2023 | yearly | 2009 - 2023 |
| Malta (%) | 858.8 2023 | yearly | 2004 - 2023 |
| Mauritius (%) | 1,315.2 2023 | yearly | 2009 - 2023 |
| Mexico (%) | 33.0 2023 | yearly | 2002 - 2023 |
| Moldova (%) | 63.3 2023 | yearly | 2000 - 2023 |
| Mongolia (%) | 170.1 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 (%) | 373.8 2023 | yearly | 2003 - 2023 |
| New Zealand (%) | 88.0 2023 | yearly | 1993 - 2023 |
| Nigeria (%) | 11.9 2023 | yearly | 1985 - 2023 |
| Norway (%) | 148.1 2023 | yearly | 2003 - 2023 |
| Pakistan (%) | 35.0 2024 | yearly | 2000 - 2024 |
| Palestinian Territory (%) | 12.2 2023 | yearly | 2012 - 2023 |
| 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 (%) | 49.6 2023 | yearly | 1995 - 2023 |
| Portugal (%) | 150.4 2023 | yearly | 1996 - 2023 |
| Qatar (%) | 106.1 2018 | yearly | 2000 - 2018 |
| Romania (%) | 51.9 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 (%) | 90.4 2023 | yearly | 2001 - 2023 |
| South Africa (%) | 41.5 2023 | yearly | 1985 - 2023 |
| Spain (%) | 163.6 2023 | yearly | 1995 - 2023 |
| Sri Lanka (%) | 75.0 2022 | yearly | 1998 - 2022 |
| Sudan (%) | 202.2 2021 | yearly | 2001 - 2021 |
| Sweden (%) | 169.1 2023 | yearly | 1997 - 2023 |
| Switzerland (%) | 236.4 2023 | yearly | 1999 - 2023 |
| Taiwan (%) | 27.3 2023 | yearly | 1999 - 2023 |
| Tajikistan (%) | 37.7 2021 | yearly | 2000 - 2021 |
| Thailand (%) | 37.4 Jun 2024 | quarterly | Mar 2005 - Jun 2024 |
| Tunisia (%) | 90.4 2023 | yearly | 2002 - 2023 |
| Turkey (%) | 45.2 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) | -482.164 Sep 2024 | monthly | Nov 2015 - Sep 2024 |
| Tax Revenue (USD mn) | 3,204.887 Sep 2024 | monthly | Nov 2015 - Sep 2024 |
| Government Debt: % of GDP (%) | 40.9 2023 | yearly | 2014 - 2023 |
| Forecast: Government Expenditure (ZMK bn) | 308.498 2029 | yearly | 2000 - 2029 |
| Forecast: Government Net Debt (ZMK bn) | 724.700 2023 | yearly | 2000 - 2023 |
| Forecast: Government Revenue (ZMK bn) | 285.228 2029 | yearly | 2000 - 2029 |
| Foreign Trade | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forecast: Exports of Goods Growth (%) | 4.533 2028 | yearly | 2000 - 2028 |
| Trade Balance (USD mn) | -23.0 Aug 2024 | monthly | Jan 2003 - Aug 2024 |
| Total Exports (USD mn) | 962.1 Oct 2024 | monthly | Jan 2003 - Oct 2024 |
| Total Exports Growth (%) | 61.7 Oct 2024 | monthly | Jan 2004 - Oct 2024 |
| Aluminum: Exports (USD th) | 6,891.800 2023 | yearly | 1995 - 2023 |
| Exports: Medicament (USD th) | 1,322.180 2023 | yearly | 1995 - 2023 |
| Exports: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Product (USD th) | 3,782.765 2023 | yearly | 1995 - 2023 |
| Total Imports (USD mn) | 1,079.5 Oct 2024 | monthly | Jan 2003 - Oct 2024 |
| Total Imports Growth (%) | 70.4 Oct 2024 | monthly | Jan 2004 - Oct 2024 |
| Imports: Medicament (USD th) | 206,384.748 2023 | yearly | 1995 - 2023 |
| Imports: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Product (USD th) | 88,866.355 2023 | yearly | 1995 - 2023 |
| Total Exports to USA (USD mn) | 6.815 Jan 2022 | monthly | Jan 1981 - Jan 2022 |
| Total Imports from USA (USD mn) | 22.813 Aug 2024 | monthly | Jan 1981 - Aug 2024 |
| Total Exports to China (USD mn) | 159.363 Sep 2024 | monthly | Nov 1998 - Sep 2024 |
| Total Imports from China (USD mn) | 163.616 Sep 2024 | monthly | Jul 1992 - Sep 2024 |
| Import Value Index (2015=100) | 89.425 2021 | yearly | 1980 - 2021 |
| Export Value Index (2015=100) | 168.638 2021 | yearly | 1980 - 2021 |
| Export Volume Index (2015=100) | 107.241 2021 | yearly | 1980 - 2021 |
| Import Volume Index (2015=100) | 69.648 2021 | yearly | 1980 - 2021 |
| Balance of Payments | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Investment Abroad (USD mn) | -5.0 Jun 2024 | quarterly | Mar 1998 - Jun 2024 |
| Current Account Balance (USD mn) | 219.7 Jun 2024 | quarterly | Mar 1998 - Jun 2024 |
| Current Account Balance: % of GDP (%) | -2.0 2023 | yearly | 2010 - 2023 |
| Foreign Direct Investment (USD mn) | 58.1 Jun 2024 | quarterly | Mar 1998 - Jun 2024 |
| Foreign Direct Investment: % of GDP (%) | -3.9 2021 | yearly | 2010 - 2021 |
| Foreign Portfolio Investment (USD mn) | -87.272 Jun 2024 | quarterly | Mar 1998 - Jun 2024 |
| Foreign Portfolio Investment: % of GDP (%) | -1.3 2023 | yearly | 2010 - 2023 |
| Foreign Portfolio Investment: Equity Securities (USD mn) | -0.1 Jun 2024 | quarterly | Mar 1998 - Jun 2024 |
| Foreign Portfolio Investment: Debt Securities (USD mn) | -87.173 Jun 2024 | quarterly | Mar 1998 - Jun 2024 |
| External Debt (USD mn) | 22,984.6 Jun 2024 | quarterly | Mar 2011 - Jun 2024 |
| External Debt: % of GDP (%) | 84.2 2023 | yearly | 2011 - 2023 |
| Forecast: Current Account Balance (USD bn) | 2.969 2029 | yearly | 1980 - 2029 |
| Net International Investment Position (USD mn) | -28,516.183 2023 | yearly | 2006 - 2023 |
| Monetary | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non Performing Loans Ratio (%) | 4.4 Jun 2024 | monthly | Jan 2011 - Jun 2024 |
| Non-Performing Loans (USD mn) | 126.183 Jun 2024 | monthly | Jan 2011 - Jun 2024 |
| Money Supply M1 (USD mn) | 2,399.742 Sep 2024 | monthly | Jan 1997 - Sep 2024 |
| Money Supply M2 (USD mn) | 6,414.055 Sep 2024 | monthly | Jan 1997 - Sep 2024 |
| M2 Growth (%) | 21.2 Sep 2024 | monthly | Jan 1998 - Sep 2024 |
| Reserve Requirement Ratio (%) | 26.0 Sep 2024 | monthly | Jan 2004 - Sep 2024 |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves (USD mn) | 3,855.3 Aug 2024 | monthly | Jan 2010 - Aug 2024 |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves: Months of Import (NA) | 4.0 Aug 2024 | monthly | Jan 2010 - Aug 2024 |
| Total Deposits (USD mn) | 7,286.076 Jun 2024 | monthly | Jan 2001 - Jun 2024 |
| Total Deposits Growth (%) | 21.6 Jun 2024 | monthly | Jan 2002 - Jun 2024 |
| Domestic Credit (USD mn) | 5,400.5 Sep 2024 | monthly | Dec 2001 - Sep 2024 |
| Domestic Credit Growth (%) | 10.0 Sep 2024 | monthly | Dec 2002 - Sep 2024 |
| Total Loans (USD mn) | 2,900.075 Jun 2024 | monthly | Jan 2001 - Jun 2024 |
| Total Loans Growth (%) | 30.05 Jun 2024 | monthly | Jan 2002 - Jun 2024 |
| Private Debt: % of Nominal GDP (%) | 12.52 2023 | yearly | 1965 - 2023 |
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