Number of Borrowers, Non-Deposit Taking Microfinance Institutions, of in Zambia
Zambia: Number of Borrowers, Non-Deposit Taking Microfinance Institutions, of was 528,543 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Number of Borrowers, Non-Deposit Taking Microfinance Institutions, of in Zambia, 2011–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2025, number of borrowers, non-deposit taking microfinance institutions, of in Zambia stood at 528,543.
That represents a change of down 17.7% on the previous year and up 446.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of borrowers, non-deposit taking microfinance institutions, of in Zambia peaked at 727,850 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 75,576, in 2011.
Zambia ranks 6th of 27 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of Borrowers, Non-Deposit Taking Microfinance Institutions, of in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 75,576 | — |
| 2012 | 81,666 | +8.1% |
| 2013 | 91,837 | +12.5% |
| 2014 | 87,785 | -4.4% |
| 2015 | 96,712 | +10.2% |
| 2016 | 139,128 | +43.9% |
| 2017 | 153,555 | +10.4% |
| 2018 | 193,959 | +26.3% |
| 2019 | 202,539 | +4.4% |
| 2020 | 217,279 | +7.3% |
| 2021 | 334,776 | +54.1% |
| 2022 | 544,385 | +62.6% |
| 2023 | 727,850 | +33.7% |
| 2024 | 641,933 | -11.8% |
| 2025 | 528,543 | -17.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 124,751 | 75,576 | 202,539 | 9 |
| 2020s | 499,128 | 217,279 | 727,850 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More gender data for Zambia
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 9,719 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 1.61 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 15,306 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 15,306 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 3.24 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 340,219 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 341,639 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 331,557 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 332,331 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 324,712 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of borrowers, non-deposit taking microfinance institutions, of in Zambia?
- Number of borrowers, non-deposit taking microfinance institutions, of in Zambia was 528,543 in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest number of borrowers, non-deposit taking microfinance institutions, of recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 727,850 in 2023.
- What is the lowest number of borrowers, non-deposit taking microfinance institutions, of recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 75,576 in 2011.
- How does Zambia rank for number of borrowers, non-deposit taking microfinance institutions, of?
- Zambia ranks 6th out of 27 countries with data for 2025.
- Is number of borrowers, non-deposit taking microfinance institutions, of rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 446.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Number of Borrowers, Non-Deposit Taking Microfinance Institutions, of Which: Household Sector Borrowers. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gender-disaggregated data on access to and use of financial services.