Other investment, Debt instruments, Other sectors (Assets, Positions) in Zambia
Zambia: Other investment, Debt instruments, Other sectors (Assets, Positions) was 5.44 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Other investment, Debt instruments, Other sectors (Assets, Positions) in Zambia, 1981–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, other investment, debt instruments, other sectors (assets, positions) in Zambia stood at 5.44 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 34.0% on the previous year and up 106.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other investment, debt instruments, other sectors (assets, positions) in Zambia peaked at 172.57 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -91.41 % change on previous year, in 2015.
Zambia ranks 99th of 161 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.
Other investment, Debt instruments, Other sectors (Assets, Positions) in Zambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 62.72 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | -33.47 % change on previous year | -153.4% |
| 1983 | -67.73 % change on previous year | +102.3% |
| 1984 | -34.65 % change on previous year | -48.8% |
| 2007 | 138.93 % change on previous year | -501.0% |
| 2008 | 18.08 % change on previous year | -87.0% |
| 2009 | 60.42 % change on previous year | +234.2% |
| 2010 | 52.36 % change on previous year | -13.3% |
| 2011 | 30.49 % change on previous year | -41.8% |
| 2012 | 52.11 % change on previous year | +70.9% |
| 2013 | 14.05 % change on previous year | -73.0% |
| 2014 | 17.45 % change on previous year | +24.1% |
| 2015 | -91.41 % change on previous year | -624.0% |
| 2016 | 21.29 % change on previous year | -123.3% |
| 2017 | 9.38 % change on previous year | -56.0% |
| 2018 | -3.05 % change on previous year | -132.5% |
| 2019 | -56.57 % change on previous year | +1757.9% |
| 2020 | 40.62 % change on previous year | -171.8% |
| 2021 | 172.57 % change on previous year | +324.9% |
| 2022 | -70.85 % change on previous year | -141.1% |
| 2023 | -17.64 % change on previous year | -75.1% |
| 2024 | 8.24 % change on previous year | -146.7% |
| 2025 | 5.44 % change on previous year | -34.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -18.28 % change on previous year | -67.73 % change on previous year | 62.72 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2000s | 72.47 % change on previous year | 18.08 % change on previous year | 138.93 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 2010s | 4.61 % change on previous year | -91.41 % change on previous year | 52.36 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 23.06 % change on previous year | -70.85 % change on previous year | 172.57 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 96 Japan 6.38 % change on previous year compare
- 97 Mauritius 6.32 % change on previous year compare
- 98 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 5.86 % change on previous year compare
- 100 Argentina 5.44 % change on previous year compare
- 101 Philippines 5.09 % change on previous year compare
- 102 Chile 4.81 % change on previous year compare
More external debt data for Zambia
- IFC, private nonguaranteed -21.36 million NFL, US$ (2024)
- IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$), per capita -1 NFL, US$ per person (2024)
- IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$), per unit of GDP -0.0008 NFL, US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$), per square kilometre 5.15 NFL, US$ per square kilometre (2023)
- Public and publicly guaranteed debt service 3.0% (2024)
- Net financial flows, IDA 334.58 million NFL, current US$ (2024)
- Net financial flows, IDA (NFL, current US$), per capita 15.7 NFL, current US$ per person (2024)
- Net financial flows, IDA (NFL, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0132 NFL, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Net financial flows, IBRD -3.28 million NFL, current US$ (2004)
- Public and publicly guaranteed debt service 5.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other investment, debt instruments, other sectors (assets, positions) in Zambia?
- Other investment, debt instruments, other sectors (assets, positions) in Zambia was 5.44 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest other investment, debt instruments, other sectors (assets, positions) recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 172.57 % change on previous year in 2021.
- What is the lowest other investment, debt instruments, other sectors (assets, positions) recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -91.41 % change on previous year in 2015.
- How does Zambia rank for other investment, debt instruments, other sectors (assets, positions)?
- Zambia ranks 99th out of 161 countries with data for 2025.
- Is other investment, debt instruments, other sectors (assets, positions) rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 106.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Other investment, Debt instruments, Other sectors (Assets, Positions, US dollar), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Other investment, Debt instruments, Other sectors (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Other investment, Debt instruments, Other sectors International Monetary Fund
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The year-on-year percentage change in Other investment, Debt instruments, Other sectors (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.