Zambia and the IMF
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Email: RR-ZMB@imf.org
At a Glance
- 2026 Projected Real GDP (% Change) : 4.3
- 2026 Projected Consumer Prices (% Change): 9.0
- Country Population: 22.522 million
- Date of Membership: September 23, 1965
- Article IV/Country Report: August 5, 2025
- Outstanding Purchases and Loans (SDR): 1271.66 million (March 31, 2026)
- Special Drawing Rights (SDR): 2364.78 million
- Quota (SDR): 978.2 million
- Number of Arrangements since membership: 13
Executive Board Calendar and Consultations
- The IMF lists "Executive Board Calendar" and "Board Discussions on Zambia" as items related to Zambia.
- The last Article IV Executive Board Consultation was on July 25, 2025.
- The content includes "Article IV Staff Reports", "Financial Position in the Fund", and "Transactions with the Fund" as available categories.
Resident Representation
- Resident Representative for Zambia: Eric Lautier.
- The IMF identifies Eric Lautier as "Resident Representative" and repeats the designation "Eric Lautier, Resident Representative".
Key Questions and Updates
- Key Questions on Zambia: Last Updated: June 28, 2024.
- The IMF lists "Key Questions on Zambia" as a distinct content item with the given last-updated date.
Publications, Analysis, and Media
- The IMF references a piece titled "Africa Needs a Growth Reset" with the summary line: "As global conditions worsen and policy room shrinks, the region needs a new grow..." and an action prompt "Read the Article".
- The IMF indicates additional content types for Zambia: "Blogs about Zambia", "All videos about Zambia", and "All news about Zambia".