Zambia Bank Lending Rate
2006 - 2026 | Monthly | % pa | CEIC Data
Key information about Zambia Bank Lending Rate
- Zambia Bank Lending Rate was reported at 28.010 % pa in Apr 2026.
- This records a decrease from the previous number of 28.610 % pa for Mar 2026.
- Zambia Bank Lending Rate data is updated monthly, averaging 26.010 % pa from Jan 2006 to Apr 2026, with 244 observations.
- The data reached an all-time high of 33.000 % pa in Jan 2006 and a record low of 16.023 % pa in May 2013.
- Zambia Bank Lending Rate data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data.
- The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Global Economic Monitor – Table: Bank Lending Rate: Monthly.
Bank Lending Rate is based on monthly average lending rate for commercial banks.
View Zambia's Bank Lending Rate from Jan 2006 to Apr 2026 in the chart:
What was Zambia's Bank Lending Rate in Apr 2026?
Zambia Bank Lending Rate was reported at 28.010 % pa in Apr 2026. See the table below for more data.
| Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.010 Apr 2026 | 28.610 Mar 2026 | 16.023 May 2013 | 33.000 Jan 2006 | % pa | monthly | Jan 2006 - Apr 2026 |
Bank Lending Rate by Country Comparison
| country/region | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albania (% pa) | 5.900 Sep 2025 | monthly | Dec 1986 - Sep 2025 |
| Algeria (% pa) | 8.000 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 1995 - Apr 2026 |
| Armenia (% pa) | 13.264 Apr 2026 | monthly | Apr 1995 - Apr 2026 |
| Austria (% pa) | 3.880 Apr 2026 | monthly | Dec 1995 - Apr 2026 |
| Azerbaijan (% pa) | 15.632 Apr 2026 | monthly | Dec 2002 - Apr 2026 |
| Bahrain (% pa) | 5.010 Mar 2016 | monthly | Apr 1985 - Mar 2016 |
| Bangladesh (% pa) | 8.000 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 1976 - Apr 2026 |
| Belarus (% pa) | 10.510 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 2004 - Apr 2026 |
| Belgium (% pa) | 3.560 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 2003 - Apr 2026 |
| Bolivia (% pa) | 10.828 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 2001 - Apr 2026 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina (% pa) | 4.208 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 2012 - Apr 2026 |
| Botswana (% pa) | 7.190 Mar 2026 | monthly | Jan 2003 - Mar 2026 |
| Brunei (% pa) | 5.500 16 Jun 2026 | daily | 01 Dec 2003 - 16 Jun 2026 |
| Bulgaria (% pa) | 4.021 Mar 2026 | monthly | Jan 1992 - Mar 2026 |
| Canada (% pa) | 4.450 May 2026 | monthly | Jan 1935 - May 2026 |
| China (% pa) | 3.000 19 Jun 2026 | daily | 20 Aug 2019 - 19 Jun 2026 |
| Colombia (% pa) | 16.691 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 1986 - Apr 2026 |
| Cyprus (% pa) | 4.320 Sep 2025 | monthly | Nov 2007 - Sep 2025 |
| Czech Republic (% pa) | 5.083 Mar 2026 | monthly | Jan 2004 - Mar 2026 |
| Denmark (% pa) | 1.750 May 2026 | monthly | Apr 1992 - May 2026 |
| Ecuador (% pa) | 6.850 Jun 2026 | monthly | Jan 2004 - Jun 2026 |
| Egypt (% pa) | 20.600 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 1976 - Apr 2026 |
| Estonia (% pa) | 4.830 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2026 |
| France (% pa) | 3.560 Mar 2026 | monthly | Jan 2003 - Mar 2026 |
| Georgia (% pa) | 13.320 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jun 2002 - Apr 2026 |
| Germany (% pa) | 4.020 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 2003 - Apr 2026 |
| Greece (% pa) | 4.510 Sep 2025 | monthly | Sep 2002 - Sep 2025 |
| Hong Kong SAR, China (% pa) | 5.000 16 Jun 2026 | daily | 01 Jan 1981 - 16 Jun 2026 |
| Hungary (% pa) | 7.250 May 2026 | monthly | Sep 1988 - May 2026 |
| Iceland (% pa) | 10.625 Apr 2026 | monthly | Nov 1982 - Apr 2026 |
| Indonesia (% pa) | 7.960 Apr 2026 | monthly | Apr 1993 - Apr 2026 |
| Israel (% pa) | 2.942 Mar 2022 | monthly | Apr 2013 - Mar 2022 |
| Italy (% pa) | 3.564 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 1995 - Apr 2026 |
| Japan (% pa) | 2.125 May 2026 | monthly | Jan 1971 - May 2026 |
| Jordan (% pa) | 7.560 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2026 |
| Kazakhstan (% pa) | 19.119 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 2002 - Apr 2026 |
| Kenya (% pa) | 14.780 Feb 2026 | monthly | Jul 1991 - Feb 2026 |
| South Korea (% pa) | 4.200 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 1996 - Apr 2026 |
| Kosovo (% pa) | 6.861 Mar 2026 | monthly | Jun 2004 - Mar 2026 |
| Kuwait (% pa) | 4.858 Apr 2026 | monthly | Apr 1979 - Apr 2026 |
| Kyrgyzstan (% pa) | 19.434 Feb 2025 | monthly | Jan 1996 - Feb 2025 |
| Latvia (% pa) | 5.100 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 2004 - Apr 2026 |
| Lebanon (% pa) | 9.800 Mar 2026 | monthly | Mar 1972 - Mar 2026 |
| Lithuania (% pa) | 5.220 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 2015 - Apr 2026 |
| Luxembourg (% pa) | 3.300 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 2003 - Apr 2026 |
| Macau SAR, China (% pa) | 5.250 Apr 2026 | monthly | Sep 2008 - Apr 2026 |
| North Macedonia (% pa) | 5.019 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 2005 - Apr 2026 |
| Malawi (% pa) | 22.400 Mar 2026 | monthly | Jan 1980 - Mar 2026 |
| Malaysia (% pa) | 4.559 Mar 2026 | monthly | Jan 1996 - Mar 2026 |
| Malta (% pa) | 3.335 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2026 |
| Mauritius (% pa) | 6.810 Apr 2026 | monthly | Dec 1997 - Apr 2026 |
| Mexico (% pa) | 7.150 Apr 2026 | monthly | Sep 1993 - Apr 2026 |
| Moldova (% pa) | 9.054 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 2000 - Apr 2026 |
| Mongolia (% pa) | 17.594 Mar 2026 | monthly | Feb 1998 - Mar 2026 |
| Montenegro (% pa) | 6.130 Mar 2026 | monthly | Sep 2005 - Mar 2026 |
| Mozambique (% pa) | 15.500 Jun 2026 | monthly | Aug 1997 - Jun 2026 |
| Myanmar (% pa) | 14.500 May 2021 | monthly | Jan 1994 - May 2021 |
| Nepal (% pa) | 6.900 Apr 2026 | monthly | Nov 2013 - Apr 2026 |
| Nigeria (% pa) | 19.290 Mar 2026 | monthly | Jan 2000 - Mar 2026 |
| Oman (% pa) | 5.442 Dec 2025 | monthly | Dec 1984 - Dec 2025 |
| Palestinian Territory (% pa) | 5.624 Jun 2022 | monthly | Mar 2004 - Jun 2022 |
| Panama (% pa) | 4.750 Jun 2018 | monthly | Dec 1999 - Jun 2018 |
| Paraguay (% pa) | 12.660 Apr 2026 | monthly | Aug 2007 - Apr 2026 |
| Peru (% pa) | 16.417 May 2026 | monthly | Aug 1985 - May 2026 |
| Philippines (% pa) | 7.125 Feb 2026 | monthly | Jan 1976 - Feb 2026 |
| Poland (% pa) | 5.720 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 2005 - Apr 2026 |
| Qatar (% pa) | 4.783 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jul 2004 - Apr 2026 |
| Romania (% pa) | 8.480 Apr 2026 | monthly | Dec 2005 - Apr 2026 |
| Russia (% pa) | 17.560 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 1995 - Apr 2026 |
| Serbia (% pa) | 6.390 Mar 2026 | monthly | Sep 2010 - Mar 2026 |
| Singapore (% pa) | 5.250 Jun 2021 | monthly | Jan 1978 - Jun 2021 |
| Slovakia (% pa) | 4.294 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 2009 - Apr 2026 |
| South Africa (% pa) | 10.500 15 Jun 2026 | daily | 31 Dec 1948 - 15 Jun 2026 |
| Sri Lanka (% pa) | 9.700 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jun 1989 - Apr 2026 |
| Sweden (% pa) | 1.850 12 Jun 2026 | daily | 01 Jun 1994 - 12 Jun 2026 |
| Taiwan, China (% pa) | 3.264 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jul 1961 - Apr 2026 |
| Tajikistan (% pa) | 22.043 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 2002 - Apr 2026 |
| Thailand (% pa) | 7.515 May 2026 | monthly | Jan 1983 - May 2026 |
| Ukraine (% pa) | 19.328 Oct 2025 | monthly | Dec 2005 - Oct 2025 |
| United States (% pa) | 6.750 11 Jun 2026 | daily | 04 Aug 1955 - 11 Jun 2026 |
| Uruguay (% pa) | 22.880 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 1998 - Apr 2026 |
| Uzbekistan (% pa) | 22.334 Mar 2026 | monthly | Jan 2013 - Mar 2026 |
| Venezuela (% pa) | 58.330 09 Jun 2026 | daily | 02 Jan 2004 - 09 Jun 2026 |
| Zambia (% pa) | 28.010 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 2006 - Apr 2026 |
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| Government and Public Finance | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Fiscal Balance: % of GDP (%) | -8.5 2021 | yearly | 2000 - 2021 |
| Consolidated Fiscal Balance (USD mn) | -877.971 Mar 2026 | monthly | Nov 2015 - Mar 2026 |
| Tax Revenue (USD mn) | 1,781.694 Mar 2026 | monthly | Nov 2015 - Mar 2026 |
| Government Debt: % of GDP (%) | 40.9 2023 | yearly | 2014 - 2023 |
| Forecast: Government Expenditure (ZMK bn) | 435.966 2031 | yearly | 2000 - 2031 |
| Forecast: Government Net Debt (ZMK bn) | 624.083 2025 | yearly | 2000 - 2025 |
| Forecast: Government Revenue (ZMK bn) | 406.566 2031 | yearly | 2000 - 2031 |
| Foreign Trade | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forecast: Exports of Goods Growth (%) | 4.533 2028 | yearly | 2000 - 2028 |
| Trade Balance (USD mn) | 42.2 Mar 2026 | monthly | Jan 2003 - Mar 2026 |
| Total Exports (USD mn) | 1,329.1 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 2003 - Apr 2026 |
| Total Exports Growth (%) | -4.9 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 2004 - Apr 2026 |
| Aluminum: Exports (USD th) | 2,102.805 2024 | yearly | 1995 - 2024 |
| Exports: Medicament (USD th) | 990.841 2024 | yearly | 1995 - 2024 |
| Exports: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Product (USD th) | 2,147.460 2024 | yearly | 1995 - 2024 |
| Total Imports (USD mn) | 1,144.5 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 2003 - Apr 2026 |
| Total Imports Growth (%) | -16.6 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 2004 - Apr 2026 |
| Imports: Medicament (USD th) | 231,680.704 2024 | yearly | 1995 - 2024 |
| Imports: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Product (USD th) | 129,125.506 2024 | yearly | 1995 - 2024 |
| Total Exports to USA (USD mn) | 7.236 Jul 2025 | monthly | Jan 1981 - Jul 2025 |
| Total Imports from USA (USD mn) | 27.247 Jan 2026 | monthly | Jan 1981 - Jan 2026 |
| Total Exports to China (USD mn) | 172.662 Apr 2026 | monthly | Nov 1998 - Apr 2026 |
| Total Imports from China (USD mn) | 289.349 Mar 2026 | monthly | Jul 1992 - Mar 2026 |
| Export Value Index (2015=100) | 158.000 2023 | yearly | 1980 - 2023 |
| Import Value Index (2015=100) | 127.600 2023 | yearly | 1980 - 2023 |
| Export Volume Index (2015=100) | 99.100 2023 | yearly | 1980 - 2023 |
| Import Volume Index (2015=100) | 93.200 2023 | yearly | 1980 - 2023 |
| Balance of Payments | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Investment Abroad (USD mn) | -80.3 Sep 2025 | quarterly | Mar 1998 - Sep 2025 |
| Current Account Balance (USD mn) | -25.1 Sep 2025 | quarterly | Mar 1998 - Sep 2025 |
| Current Account Balance: % of GDP (%) | -0.0 2024 | yearly | 2010 - 2024 |
| Foreign Direct Investment (USD mn) | 176.3 Sep 2025 | quarterly | Mar 1998 - Sep 2025 |
| Foreign Direct Investment: % of GDP (%) | 1.2 2023 | yearly | 2010 - 2023 |
| Foreign Portfolio Investment (USD mn) | -40.920 Sep 2025 | quarterly | Mar 1998 - Sep 2025 |
| Foreign Portfolio Investment: % of GDP (%) | -0.1 2024 | yearly | 2010 - 2024 |
| Foreign Portfolio Investment: Equity Securities (USD mn) | -15.0 Sep 2025 | quarterly | Mar 1998 - Sep 2025 |
| Foreign Portfolio Investment: Debt Securities (USD mn) | -25.911 Sep 2025 | quarterly | Mar 1998 - Sep 2025 |
| External Debt (USD mn) | 23,372.6 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Mar 2011 - Dec 2025 |
| External Debt: % of GDP (%) | 89.1 2024 | yearly | 2011 - 2024 |
| Forecast: Current Account Balance (USD bn) | 0.830 2031 | yearly | 1980 - 2031 |
| Net International Investment Position (USD mn) | -29,230.347 2024 | yearly | 2006 - 2024 |
| Monetary | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non Performing Loans Ratio (%) | 2.8 Dec 2025 | monthly | Jan 2011 - Dec 2025 |
| Non-Performing Loans (USD mn) | 130.968 Dec 2025 | monthly | Jan 2011 - Dec 2025 |
| Money Supply M1 (USD mn) | 4,171.912 Mar 2026 | monthly | Jan 1997 - Mar 2026 |
| Money Supply M2 (USD mn) | 10,138.775 Mar 2026 | monthly | Jan 1997 - Mar 2026 |
| M2 Growth (%) | 7.8 Mar 2026 | monthly | Jan 1998 - Mar 2026 |
| Reserve Requirement Ratio (%) | 26.0 Apr 2026 | monthly | Jan 2004 - Apr 2026 |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves (USD mn) | 6,477.9 Feb 2026 | monthly | Jan 2010 - Feb 2026 |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves: Months of Import (NA) | 5.7 Feb 2026 | monthly | Jan 2010 - Feb 2026 |
| Total Deposits (USD mn) | 10,208.396 Dec 2025 | monthly | Jan 2001 - Dec 2025 |
| Total Deposits Growth (%) | 8.1 Dec 2025 | monthly | Jan 2002 - Dec 2025 |
| Domestic Credit (USD mn) | 8,483.7 Mar 2026 | monthly | Dec 2001 - Mar 2026 |
| Domestic Credit Growth (%) | 4.8 Mar 2026 | monthly | Dec 2002 - Mar 2026 |
| Total Loans (USD mn) | 4,723.253 Dec 2025 | monthly | Jan 2001 - Dec 2025 |
| Total Loans Growth (%) | 27.82 Dec 2025 | monthly | Jan 2002 - Dec 2025 |
| Private Debt: % of Nominal GDP (%) | 12.97 2024 | yearly | 1965 - 2024 |
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