Zambia recorded a Current Account surplus of 396.40 USD Million in the first quarter of 2026. Current Account in Zambia averaged 11.33 USD Million from 1998 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 1543.90 USD Million in the second quarter of 2021 and a record low of -594.90 USD Million in the third quarter of 2024. source: Bank of Zambia

Related	Last	Previous	Unit	Reference
Balance of Trade	7040.90	3524.50	ZMW Million	May 2026
Capital Flows	-1045.50	-252.50	USD Million	Mar 2026
Current Account	396.40	-588.10	USD Million	Mar 2026
Current Account to GDP	-5.10	-4.40	percent of GDP	Dec 2025
Exports	30127.50	25383.00	ZMW Million	May 2026
External Debt	5858.70	6659.30	USD Million	Dec 2025
Foreign Direct Investment	685.10	666.50	USD Million	Mar 2026
Imports	23086.60	21858.50	ZMW Million	May 2026

Zambia Current Account

Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid).