Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Zambia
Zambia: Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) was 673.13 million current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Zambia, 1980–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 673.13 million current US$ for net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 28.8% on the previous year and up 197.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Zambia peaked at 945.24 million current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, -175.87 million current US$, in 1980.
That places Zambia 83rd out of 202 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -54.85 million current US$ | -175.87 million current US$ | -9.77 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | -24.94 million current US$ | -43.00 million current US$ | -15.51 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 223.76 million current US$ | 11.00 million current US$ | 560.09 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 288.45 million current US$ | 211.89 million current US$ | 358.84 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 447.15 million current US$ | 221.22 million current US$ | 945.24 million current US$ | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Zambia
- DEC alternative conversion factor 25.13 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 16.91 billion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 25.61 billion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 1.02 billion current US$ (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -64.49 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -2.57 billion current US$ (2025)
- GNI per capita 30,170 current LCU (2025)
- GNI per capita, Atlas method 1,200 current US$ (2025)
- GNI 661.15 billion current LCU (2025)
- GNI 26.31 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Zambia?
- Net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Zambia was 673.13 million current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 945.24 million current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -175.87 million current US$ in 1980.
- How does Zambia rank for net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad)?
- Zambia ranks 83rd out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 197.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (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.