Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Zambia
Zambia: Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) was 40.4 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Zambia, 2000–2027
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2027, imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Zambia stood at 40.4.
The figure is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 19.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Zambia peaked at 48.86 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 24.68, in 2006.
That places Zambia 14th out of 45 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 36.12 | — |
| 2001 | 41.46 | +14.8% |
| 2002 | 37.3 | -10.0% |
| 2003 | 36.56 | -2.0% |
| 2004 | 34.71 | -5.1% |
| 2005 | 30.89 | -11.0% |
| 2006 | 24.68 | -20.1% |
| 2007 | 31.62 | +28.1% |
| 2008 | 30.08 | -4.9% |
| 2009 | 26.65 | -11.4% |
| 2010 | 27.63 | +3.7% |
| 2011 | 32.18 | +16.5% |
| 2012 | 36.31 | +12.8% |
| 2013 | 39.27 | +8.1% |
| 2014 | 37.72 | -3.9% |
| 2015 | 40.52 | +7.4% |
| 2016 | 36.58 | -9.7% |
| 2017 | 33.74 | -7.8% |
| 2018 | 38.74 | +14.8% |
| 2019 | 34.65 | -10.6% |
| 2020 | 32.34 | -6.7% |
| 2021 | 34.81 | +7.6% |
| 2022 | 34.37 | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 39.45 | +14.8% |
| 2024 | 47.65 | +20.8% |
| 2025 | 48.86 | +2.5% |
| 2026 | 39.96 | -18.2% |
| 2027 | 40.4 | +1.1% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 40.4 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 31.7, 1.3× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 40.4 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 29.77, 1.4× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 33.01 | 24.68 | 41.46 | 10 |
| 2010s | 35.73 | 27.63 | 40.52 | 10 |
| 2020s | 39.73 | 32.34 | 48.86 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Zambia?
- Imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Zambia was 40.4 in 2027, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 48.86 in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.68 in 2006.
- How does Zambia rank for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments)?
- Zambia ranks 14th out of 45 countries with data for 2027.
- Is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook (REO) provides information on recent economic developments and prospects for countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Data for the REO for sub-Saharan Africa are prepared in conjunction with the semi-annual World Economic Outlook (WEO) exercises, spring and fall.