Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Zambia
Zambia: Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate was 9.04 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Zambia, 1979–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Zambia is 9.04 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 924.3% on the previous year and down 51.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Zambia peaked at 365.33 % change on previous year in 2000 and was at its lowest, -68.55 % change on previous year, in 1998.
Zambia ranks 76th of 177 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.
Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Zambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 68.83 % change on previous year | — |
| 1980 | -24.37 % change on previous year | -135.4% |
| 1981 | -22.88 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
| 1982 | 21.71 % change on previous year | -194.9% |
| 1983 | 9.62 % change on previous year | -55.7% |
| 1984 | -52.88 % change on previous year | -649.9% |
| 1985 | 222.69 % change on previous year | -521.1% |
| 1986 | -58.84 % change on previous year | -126.4% |
| 1987 | 45.8 % change on previous year | -177.8% |
| 1988 | -9.46 % change on previous year | -120.6% |
| 1989 | -19.19 % change on previous year | +102.9% |
| 1990 | 20.85 % change on previous year | -208.7% |
| 1991 | 23.34 % change on previous year | +11.9% |
| 1998 | -68.55 % change on previous year | -393.8% |
| 1999 | -27.09 % change on previous year | -60.5% |
| 2000 | 365.33 % change on previous year | -1448.7% |
| 2001 | -35.62 % change on previous year | -109.8% |
| 2002 | 182.25 % change on previous year | -611.7% |
| 2003 | -56.22 % change on previous year | -130.8% |
| 2004 | 5.08 % change on previous year | -109.0% |
| 2005 | 34.78 % change on previous year | +584.7% |
| 2006 | -5.7 % change on previous year | -116.4% |
| 2007 | 10.06 % change on previous year | -276.6% |
| 2008 | -12.03 % change on previous year | -219.5% |
| 2009 | 161.11 % change on previous year | -1439.5% |
| 2010 | -28.4 % change on previous year | -117.6% |
| 2011 | -11.24 % change on previous year | -60.4% |
| 2012 | 18.8 % change on previous year | -267.3% |
| 2013 | -30.39 % change on previous year | -261.6% |
| 2014 | 18.68 % change on previous year | -161.5% |
| 2015 | 22.9 % change on previous year | +22.6% |
| 2016 | -15.5 % change on previous year | -167.7% |
| 2017 | -22.99 % change on previous year | +48.3% |
| 2018 | -29.46 % change on previous year | +28.1% |
| 2019 | 15.64 % change on previous year | -153.1% |
| 2020 | 5.56 % change on previous year | -64.5% |
| 2021 | 62.35 % change on previous year | +1022.0% |
| 2022 | -13.03 % change on previous year | -120.9% |
| 2023 | -1.1 % change on previous year | -91.6% |
| 2024 | 9.04 % change on previous year | -924.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 68.83 % change on previous year | 68.83 % change on previous year | 68.83 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 1980s | 11.22 % change on previous year | -58.84 % change on previous year | 222.69 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -12.86 % change on previous year | -68.55 % change on previous year | 23.34 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2000s | 64.9 % change on previous year | -56.22 % change on previous year | 365.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -6.2 % change on previous year | -30.39 % change on previous year | 22.9 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.56 % change on previous year | -13.03 % change on previous year | 62.35 % change on previous year | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Zambia?
- Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Zambia was 9.04 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 365.33 % change on previous year in 2000.
- What is the lowest total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -68.55 % change on previous year in 1998.
- How does Zambia rank for total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate?
- Zambia ranks 76th out of 177 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.6%. 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 Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Total reserves in months of imports. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Total reserves in months of imports International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Total reserves in months of imports. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.