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Zambia Gross Savings

Gross savings as % of GDP  NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS

33.57% −0.86% (-2.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #18 Global Peak 46.42% (2020) Source World Bank

Zambia Gross Savings (1980–2025)

Overview

Zambia's gross savings stood at 33.57% in 2025, a decline of +0.86% from 2024. The IMF projects 33.57% by 2025. Zambia ranked 18th globally.

Data & projection

Year Gross Savings YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 37.16% - -
2029* IMF 36.87% - -
2028* IMF 36.24% - -
2027* IMF 35.61% - -
2026* IMF 35.15% - -
2025* IMF 33.57% - -
2025 33.57% −0.86% #18
2024 34.42% +6.01% #21
2023 34.46% +3.74% #25
2022 45.41% +2.14% #8
2021 45.14% +1.10% #5
2020 46.42% +6.68% #3
2019 39.79% +2.50% #12
2018 41.90% +2.58% #9
2017 43.29% +8.35% #8
2016 37.36% −2.76% #10
2015 37.75% +1.54% #14
2014 39.52% +6.29% #17
2013 37.92% +1.02% #22
2012 40.98% +3.43% #19
2011 36.04% −1.36% #27
Show all years (1980-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +128.8% GDP growth 6.2% C/A balance 11.9%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Zambia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gross savings improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zambia's gross savings?

Zambia's gross savings was 33.57% in 2025. Ranked 18th globally. This represents a 2.5% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest gross savings in Zambia?

Zambia's gross savings peaked at 46.42% in 2020.

What was the lowest gross savings in Zambia?

The lowest gross savings in Zambia was -0.66% in 1982.

How does Zambia rank in gross savings?

Zambia ranks 18th globally in gross savings as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for gross savings?

The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected gross savings of Zambia in 2025?

Zambia's gross savings is projected to reach 33.57% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the gross savings of Zambia in 2025?

The gross savings of Zambia in 2025 was 33.57%. This ranks 18th in the world.

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