Net secondary income in Zambia
Zambia: Net secondary income was 945.24 million BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Net secondary income in Zambia, 1978–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net secondary income in Zambia is 945.24 million BoP, current US$, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 42 years on record.
The figure is up 267.9% on the previous year and up 217.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net secondary income in Zambia peaked at 945.24 million BoP, current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, -154.80 million BoP, current US$, in 1980.
That places Zambia 70th out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -54.25 million BoP, current US$ | -63.80 million BoP, current US$ | -44.70 million BoP, current US$ | 2 |
| 1980s | -25.36 million BoP, current US$ | -154.80 million BoP, current US$ | 81.30 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 164.50 million BoP, current US$ | -24.00 million BoP, current US$ | 379.80 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | 225.19 million BoP, current US$ | 11.00 million BoP, current US$ | 560.10 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 335.87 million BoP, current US$ | 211.89 million BoP, current US$ | 453.87 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 401.95 million BoP, current US$ | 221.22 million BoP, current US$ | 945.24 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
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- 68 Democratic Republic of Congo 975.88 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 69 Syria 949.31 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 71 Cameroon 941.82 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 72 South Sudan 915.91 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 73 Liberia 885.24 million BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Zambia
- Exports of goods and services 8.85 billion current US$ (2024)
- Final consumption expenditure 15.36 billion current US$ (2024)
- Final consumption expenditure 401.95 billion current LCU (2024)
- Final consumption expenditure 60.7% (2024)
- Gross national expenditure 21.38 billion current US$ (2024)
- Gross national expenditure 559.46 billion current LCU (2024)
- Gross national expenditure 84.5% (2024)
- Gross fixed capital formation 5.47 billion current US$ (2024)
- Exports of goods and services 35.0% (2024)
- Industry (including construction), value added 5.2% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net secondary income in Zambia?
- Net secondary income in Zambia was 945.24 million BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest net secondary income recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 945.24 million BoP, current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest net secondary income recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -154.80 million BoP, current US$ in 1980.
- How does Zambia rank for net secondary income?
- Zambia ranks 70th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is net secondary income rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 217.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Net secondary income (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Net secondary income (from abroad) comprises transfers of income between residents of the reporting country and the rest of the world that carry no provisions for repayment. Net secondary income is equal to the unrequited transfers of income from nonresidents to residents minus the unrequited transfers from residents to nonresidents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.