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In 2026, Zambia sees net immigration of 6,939 people, with more arriving than leaving. As of 2024, the foreign-born population stood at around 249,205, about 1.2% of the total. Since 1950, it has lost a cumulative 493,771 people through migration. By 2100, projections point to net emigration.
Net migrants
+6,939
Net migration rate
+0.3 per 1,000 people
Foreign-born population (2024)
249,205
Migration flows in Zambia are relatively modest. As of 2024, foreign-born residents made up about 1.2% of the population.