Zambia—Govt Gross Debt (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #14 of 190
Latest Value
114.9%
2024
YoY Change
-11.0%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#14
of 190 countries
Maximum
261.0%
2000
Minimum
18.9%
2010
CAGR
-3.4%
25 years
Last
114.9%
Previous
129.1%
Highest
261.0%
Lowest
18.9%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 114.9% | -11.0% |
| 2023 | 129.1% | +29.7% |
| 2022 | 99.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | 111.0% | -20.7% |
| 2020 | 140.0% | +35.5% |
| 2019 | 103.3% | +27.2% |
| 2018 | 81.2% | +21.9% |
| 2017 | 66.6% | +8.8% |
| 2016 | 61.2% | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 61.9% | +82.6% |
| 2014 | 33.9% | +30.9% |
| 2013 | 25.9% | +4.0% |
| 2012 | 24.9% | +19.7% |
| 2011 | 20.8% | +10.1% |
| 2010 | 18.9% | -7.8% |
| 2009 | 20.5% | +6.8% |
| 2008 | 19.2% | -12.3% |
| 2007 | 21.9% | -12.4% |
| 2006 | 25.0% | -67.0% |
| 2005 | 75.7% | -41.7% |
| 2004 | 129.9% | -18.6% |
| 2003 | 159.5% | -11.5% |
| 2002 | 180.2% | -14.3% |
| 2001 | 210.2% | -19.5% |
| 2000 | 261.0% |
Top Countries — Govt Gross Debt (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 226.8% | 2026 |
| 2 | Singapore | 176.3% | 2026 |
| 3 | Sudan | 172.4% | 2026 |
| 4 | Venezuela, RB | 164.3% | 2024 |
| 5 | Lebanon | 163.8% | 2024 |
| 6 | Bahrain | 146.4% | 2026 |
| 7 | Greece | 141.9% | 2026 |
| 8 | Italy | 138.3% | 2026 |
| 9 | Maldives | 135.9% | 2026 |
| 10 | United States | 128.7% | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Total gross government debt as a percentage of GDP. This indicator measures the total outstanding liabilities of the general government sector, including central, state/provincial, and local governments.
Methodology
Government debt includes all liabilities that require payment of interest and/or principal by the debtor in the future. This includes debt securities, loans, and other accounts payable. The IMF follows the Government Finance Statistics Manual (GFSM 2014) framework. Debt is reported on a gross basis (not netted against government assets).
Unit
Percent of GDP