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
Note: This chart displays External Debt (% of GDP) for Zambia from 2013 to 2022.
Source: Macrobond.
Zambia External Debt Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| External Debt (% of GDP) | 128.5 | 165.7 | 123.6 | 98.6 | - |
| External Debt (USD bn) | 29.8 | 30.0 | 27.3 | 28.7 | - |