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Zambia Remittances Received

Personal remittances received  BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT

$361.1M +$26.8M (+8.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #125 Global Peak $361.1M (2025) Source World Bank

Zambia Remittances Received (2003–2025)

Overview

Zambia's remittances received stood at $361.1M in 2025, a rise of +$26.8M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $361.1M by 2025. Zambia ranked 125th globally.

Data & projection

Year Remittances Received YoY change Rank
2027* trend $442.1M - -
2026* trend $401.6M - -
2025* trend $361.1M - -
2025 $361.1M +$26.8M #125
2024 $334.3M +$88.6M #58
2023 $245.7M +$2.2M #48
2022 $243.5M +$3.8M #51
2021 $239.7M +$104.8M #54
2020 $134.9M +$36.6M #45
2019 $98.3M −$8.7M #41
2018 $107.0M +$13.3M #41
2017 $93.6M +$55.2M #42
2016 $38.5M −$8.6M #25
2015 $47.0M −$11.3M #31
2014 $58.3M +$4.3M #34
2013 $54.0M −$18.9M #32
2012 $72.9M +$26.6M #38
2011 $46.3M +$2.6M #30
Show all years (2003-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

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 remittances received improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zambia's remittances received?

Zambia's remittances received was $361.1M in 2025. Ranked 125th globally. This represents a 8.0% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest remittances received in Zambia?

Zambia's remittances received peaked at $361.1M in 2025.

What was the lowest remittances received in Zambia?

The lowest remittances received in Zambia was $36.3M in 2003.

How does Zambia rank in remittances received?

Zambia ranks 125th globally in remittances received as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for remittances received?

The World Bank indicator code is BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected remittances received of Zambia in 2025?

Zambia's remittances received is projected to reach $361.1M by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is Zambia's remittances received in million?

Zambia's remittances received was approximately 361.08 million ($361.1M) in 2025.

What is the remittances received of Zambia in 2025?

The remittances received of Zambia in 2025 was $361.1M. This ranks 125th in the world.

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