External Debt in Zambia
In 2021, Zambia's external debt was 108.7% of GDP, compared to 21.0% of GDP ten years earlier. Over the past decade, external debt averaged 76.9% of GDP, which was above the Sub-Saharan Africa average of 32.9%. For more external debt information, visit our dedicated page.
Zambia External Debt Chart
Zambia External Debt Data
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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External Debt (% of GDP) | 93.1 | 128.5 | 165.7 | 123.6 | 98.6 |
External Debt (USD bn) | 25.0 | 29.8 | 30.0 | 27.3 | 28.7 |