Use of IMF Credit and Loans, US dollar, annual growth rate in Zambia
Zambia: Use of IMF Credit and Loans, US dollar, annual growth rate was 19.81 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Use of IMF Credit and Loans, US dollar, annual growth rate in Zambia, 1972–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, use of imf credit and loans, us dollar, annual growth rate in Zambia stood at 19.81 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 84.8% on the previous year and up 188.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, use of imf credit and loans, us dollar, annual growth rate in Zambia peaked at 260.99 % change on previous year in 2009 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 2021.
That places Zambia 16th out of 156 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Use of IMF Credit and Loans, US dollar, annual growth rate in Zambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 100.05 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 66.65 % change on previous year | -33.4% |
| 1974 | 1.51 % change on previous year | -97.7% |
| 1975 | 27.39 % change on previous year | +1713.7% |
| 1976 | 24.46 % change on previous year | -10.7% |
| 1977 | 4.57 % change on previous year | -81.3% |
| 1978 | 176.03 % change on previous year | +3749.5% |
| 1979 | 41.49 % change on previous year | -76.4% |
| 1980 | -0.9776 % change on previous year | -102.4% |
| 1981 | 74.44 % change on previous year | -7715.2% |
| 1982 | -12.61 % change on previous year | -116.9% |
| 1983 | 4.15 % change on previous year | -132.9% |
| 1984 | 4.01 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 1985 | 8.37 % change on previous year | +108.5% |
| 1986 | 7.19 % change on previous year | -14.1% |
| 1987 | 15.51 % change on previous year | +115.8% |
| 1988 | -5.14 % change on previous year | -133.2% |
| 1989 | -4.27 % change on previous year | -16.9% |
| 1990 | 5.37 % change on previous year | -225.7% |
| 1991 | -3.24 % change on previous year | -160.4% |
| 1992 | -7.77 % change on previous year | +139.7% |
| 1993 | -8.18 % change on previous year | +5.3% |
| 1994 | 3.53 % change on previous year | -143.2% |
| 1995 | 53.96 % change on previous year | +1426.6% |
| 1996 | -3.26 % change on previous year | -106.0% |
| 1997 | -5.04 % change on previous year | +54.5% |
| 1998 | 4.36 % change on previous year | -186.4% |
| 1999 | -1.37 % change on previous year | -131.4% |
| 2000 | -2.85 % change on previous year | +108.5% |
| 2001 | -13.69 % change on previous year | +380.8% |
| 2002 | 3.34 % change on previous year | -124.4% |
| 2003 | -15.4 % change on previous year | -561.4% |
| 2004 | 3.68 % change on previous year | -123.9% |
| 2005 | -33.6 % change on previous year | -1013.9% |
| 2006 | -93 % change on previous year | +176.8% |
| 2007 | 110.08 % change on previous year | -218.4% |
| 2008 | 9.85 % change on previous year | -91.1% |
| 2009 | 260.99 % change on previous year | +2550.4% |
| 2010 | 14.42 % change on previous year | -94.5% |
| 2011 | 5.56 % change on previous year | -61.4% |
| 2012 | -2.73 % change on previous year | -149.2% |
| 2013 | -4.25 % change on previous year | +55.4% |
| 2014 | -14.55 % change on previous year | +242.4% |
| 2015 | -22.51 % change on previous year | +54.8% |
| 2016 | -29.1 % change on previous year | +29.2% |
| 2017 | -31.07 % change on previous year | +6.8% |
| 2018 | -50.35 % change on previous year | +62.0% |
| 2019 | -71.43 % change on previous year | +41.9% |
| 2020 | -85.12 % change on previous year | +19.2% |
| 2021 | -100 % change on previous year | +17.5% |
| 2023 | 202.44 % change on previous year | -302.4% |
| 2024 | 129.98 % change on previous year | -35.8% |
| 2025 | 19.81 % change on previous year | -84.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 55.27 % change on previous year | 1.51 % change on previous year | 176.03 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 9.07 % change on previous year | -12.61 % change on previous year | 74.44 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.84 % change on previous year | -8.18 % change on previous year | 53.96 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 22.94 % change on previous year | -93 % change on previous year | 260.99 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -20.6 % change on previous year | -71.43 % change on previous year | 14.42 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 33.42 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 202.44 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 13 Ethiopia 26.43 % change on previous year compare
- 14 Sao Tome and Principe 20.29 % change on previous year compare
- 15 Cape Verde 20 % change on previous year compare
- 17 Madagascar 19.62 % change on previous year compare
- 18 Pakistan 19.6 % change on previous year compare
- 19 Ghana 19.07 % change on previous year compare
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- 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 use of imf credit and loans, us dollar, annual growth rate in Zambia?
- Use of imf credit and loans, us dollar, annual growth rate in Zambia was 19.81 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest use of imf credit and loans, us dollar, annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 260.99 % change on previous year in 2009.
- What is the lowest use of imf credit and loans, us dollar, annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 2021.
- How does Zambia rank for use of imf credit and loans, us dollar, annual growth rate?
- Zambia ranks 16th out of 156 countries with data for 2025.
- Is use of imf credit and loans, us dollar, annual growth rate rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 188.0%. 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 Use of IMF Credit and Loans, US dollar, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Use of IMF Credit and Loans, US dollar. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Use of IMF Credit and Loans, US dollar. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.