Primary income receipts in Zambia
Zambia: Primary income receipts was 96.12 million BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary income receipts in Zambia, 1978–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, primary income receipts in Zambia stood at 96.12 million BoP, current US$. That is the highest value across all 42 years on record.
That represents a change of up 60.3% on the previous year and up 1,517.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary income receipts in Zambia peaked at 96.12 million BoP, current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.10 million BoP, current US$, in 1987.
Zambia ranks 160th of 198 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.75 million BoP, current US$ | 8.40 million BoP, current US$ | 11.10 million BoP, current US$ | 2 |
| 1980s | 6.86 million BoP, current US$ | 1.10 million BoP, current US$ | 20.40 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 29.30 million BoP, current US$ | 1.60 million BoP, current US$ | 46.70 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | 25.03 million BoP, current US$ | 5.46 million BoP, current US$ | 41.60 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.51 million BoP, current US$ | 5.31 million BoP, current US$ | 73.14 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 46.40 million BoP, current US$ | 12.63 million BoP, current US$ | 96.12 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
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- 159 Bahamas 100.90 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 161 Guinea-Bissau 82.04 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 162 Seychelles 78.31 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 163 Gambia 73.85 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 primary income receipts in Zambia?
- Primary income receipts in Zambia was 96.12 million BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest primary income receipts recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 96.12 million BoP, current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest primary income receipts recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.10 million BoP, current US$ in 1987.
- How does Zambia rank for primary income receipts?
- Zambia ranks 160th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary income receipts rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,517.1%. 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 Primary income receipts (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Primary income receipts refer to employee compensation paid to resident workers working abroad and investment income (receipts on direct investment, portfolio investment, other investments, and receipts on reserve assets). 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.