Republic of Zambia
Capital: Lusaka
Population: 20,723,965
Currency:Â Zambian kwacha (ZMW)
Zambia is a landlocked country in Southern Africa, bordered by Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Angola, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is known for its natural beauty, including Victoria Falls, vast savannas, and rich wildlife, as well as its copper mining industry, which is a key pillar of the economy. The capital and largest city is Lusaka, serving as the political, economic, and administrative center. Zambia has a developing economy based on mining, agriculture, hydroelectric power, and services, with ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure and investment climate. It is a unitary presidential republic and a member of the United Nations (UN), African Union (AU), Southern African Development Community (SADC), Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), and the Commonwealth of Nations.
Growth Rate
2.833
%
Fertility Rate
4.101
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
5.207
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
66.3
years
Total Population in Zambia
This graph illustrates the total population of a country over time, while also depicting the sex ratio, which indicates the number of males per 100 females in the population.
Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in Zambia.
Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
0.459
(+0.884)
Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.
Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.
Crude Death Rate
Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.