Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets in Zambia
Zambia: Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets was -139.02 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets in Zambia, 2009–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Zambia is -139.02 million, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 190.7% on the previous year and up 85.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Zambia peaked at 1.10 billion in 2010 and was at its lowest, -976.00 million, in 2014.
That places Zambia 180th out of 191 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 269.56 million | — |
| 2010 | 1.10 billion | +306.4% |
| 2011 | -1.40 million | -100.1% |
| 2012 | -701.90 million | +50035.5% |
| 2013 | 409.47 million | -158.3% |
| 2014 | -976.00 million | -338.4% |
| 2015 | -141.58 million | -85.5% |
| 2016 | 176.72 million | -224.8% |
| 2017 | -72.05 million | -140.8% |
| 2018 | 45.32 million | -162.9% |
| 2019 | 696.21 million | +1436.1% |
| 2020 | 64.04 million | -90.8% |
| 2021 | -280.08 million | -537.4% |
| 2022 | -252.76 million | -9.8% |
| 2023 | 153.22 million | -160.6% |
| 2024 | -139.02 million | -190.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 269.56 million | 269.56 million | 269.56 million | 1 |
| 2010s | 53.02 million | -976.00 million | 1.10 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | -90.92 million | -280.08 million | 153.22 million | 5 |
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More financial sector data for Zambia
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0.0011 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0.0008 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0.0011 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Zambia?
- Direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Zambia was -139.02 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.10 billion in 2010.
- What is the lowest direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -976.00 million in 2014.
- How does Zambia rank for direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets?
- Zambia ranks 180th out of 191 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 85.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.