Grants and other revenue (current LCU) in Zambia
Zambia: Grants and other revenue (current LCU) was 42.28 billion current LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Grants and other revenue in Zambia, 1990–2024
Source: Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2024, grants and other revenue in Zambia stood at 42.28 billion current LCU.
That represents a change of down 15.7% on the previous year and up 753.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, grants and other revenue in Zambia peaked at 50.17 billion current LCU in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1.36 million current LCU, in 1990.
That places Zambia 81st out of 154 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.
Grants and other revenue (current LCU) in Zambia, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.36 million current LCU | — |
| 1991 | 6.01 million current LCU | +340.7% |
| 1992 | 36.74 million current LCU | +511.5% |
| 1993 | 78.96 million current LCU | +114.9% |
| 1994 | 47.02 million current LCU | -40.5% |
| 1995 | 90.20 million current LCU | +91.8% |
| 1996 | 70.70 million current LCU | -21.6% |
| 1997 | 42.10 million current LCU | -40.5% |
| 1998 | 463.70 million current LCU | +1001.4% |
| 1999 | 466.10 million current LCU | +0.5% |
| 2001 | 144.79 million current LCU | -68.9% |
| 2002 | 54.45 million current LCU | -62.4% |
| 2003 | 1.37 billion current LCU | +2409.5% |
| 2004 | 1.79 billion current LCU | +30.8% |
| 2005 | 2.47 billion current LCU | +38.3% |
| 2006 | 1.86 billion current LCU | -24.7% |
| 2007 | 4.26 billion current LCU | +128.5% |
| 2008 | 3.03 billion current LCU | -28.7% |
| 2009 | 3.69 billion current LCU | +21.7% |
| 2010 | 3.65 billion current LCU | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 7.23 billion current LCU | +98.3% |
| 2012 | 4.49 billion current LCU | -38.0% |
| 2013 | 5.07 billion current LCU | +13.0% |
| 2014 | 4.95 billion current LCU | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 10.02 billion current LCU | +102.4% |
| 2016 | 13.98 billion current LCU | +39.5% |
| 2017 | 11.32 billion current LCU | -19.1% |
| 2018 | 10.55 billion current LCU | -6.8% |
| 2019 | 12.21 billion current LCU | +15.8% |
| 2020 | 16.13 billion current LCU | +32.1% |
| 2021 | 33.63 billion current LCU | +108.5% |
| 2022 | 45.41 billion current LCU | +35.0% |
| 2023 | 50.17 billion current LCU | +10.5% |
| 2024 | 42.28 billion current LCU | -15.7% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 42.28 billion current LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 83.58 billion current LCU, 51% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 42.28 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 247.45 billion current LCU, 17% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Grants and other revenue (current LCU) in Zambia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +2409.5% | 54.45 million current LCU | 1.37 billion current LCU |
| 1998 | +1001.4% | 42.10 million current LCU | 463.70 million current LCU |
| 1992 | +511.5% | 6.01 million current LCU | 36.74 million current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 130.29 million current LCU | 1.36 million current LCU | 466.10 million current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.07 billion current LCU | 54.45 million current LCU | 4.26 billion current LCU | 9 |
| 2010s | 8.35 billion current LCU | 3.65 billion current LCU | 13.98 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 37.52 billion current LCU | 16.13 billion current LCU | 50.17 billion current LCU | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is grants and other revenue in Zambia?
- Grants and other revenue in Zambia was 42.28 billion current LCU in 2024, according to Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest grants and other revenue recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 50.17 billion current LCU in 2023.
- What is the lowest grants and other revenue recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.36 million current LCU in 1990.
- How does Zambia rank for grants and other revenue?
- Zambia ranks 81st out of 154 countries with data for 2024.
- Is grants and other revenue rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 753.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Grants and other revenue (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Grants are transfers receivable by government units, from other resident or nonresident government units or international organizations, that do not meet the definition of a tax, subsidy, or social contribution. Other revenue is all revenue receivable excluding taxes, social contributions, and grants. This category of revenue includes property income, sales of goods and services, and miscellaneous other types of revenue. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.