Zambia Statistics

Population

21,913,874 people (2025)

Total GDP

$28.9B (2025)

GDP Per capita

$1,330 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.595 (154.)

About Zambia

Zambia has Victoria Falls as one of world's largest waterfalls and significant copper mining heritage. The country is landlocked with abundant freshwater resources and wildlife parks. Zambian culture emphasizes peace, unity, and traditional customs.

The nation has tropical savanna climate with distinct wet and dry seasons. Zambia has presidential republic with democratic governance and peaceful transitions. The country has copper-dependent economy and agricultural potential.

Lusaka is capital with growing urban development and cultural institutions. Zambia has excellent wildlife conservation and safari tourism. The nation has English as official language with numerous local languages.

Traditional Zambian culture includes traditional ceremonies, music, and craft traditions. The country has Christian majority with traditional beliefs integration. Zambian cuisine features nshima, relish, and traditional ingredients.

The population is 19.6 million with peaceful society and natural resource wealth. Zambia offers Victoria Falls spectacle, wildlife adventures, and Southern African hospitality in copper-rich nation.

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$29.2B
$26.4B
$23.7B
$20.9B
$18.1B
$23.3B
$18.1B
$22.1B
$29.2B
$27.6B
$26.3B
$28.9B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
20.5%
0-14
20.5%
10.3%
15-24
10.4%
12.9%
25-44
13.0%
5.0%
45-64
5.4%
0.8%
65+
1.2%
Male
Female
%49.5 (10.848.179)
%50.5 (11.065.695)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 64.473.916 +0.53% 86.7
2090 60.677.382 +0.71% 81.6
2080 55.974.886 +0.93% 75.3
2070 50.510.901 +1.17% 67.9
2060 44.467.763 +1.44% 59.8
2050 38.083.385 +1.73% 51.2
2040 31.550.402 +2.12% 42.4
2030 25.024.901 +2.6% 33.7
2025 NOW 21.913.874 +2.81% 29.5
2020 19.059.395 +2.95% 25.6
2015 16.399.089 +3.17% 22.1
2010 13.965.594 +3.52% 18.8
2005 11.718.819 +3.36% 15.8
2000 10.017.631 +2.85% 13.5
1995 8.785.763 +2.44% 11.8
1990 7.786.169 +2.6% 10.5
1985 6.780.953 +3.05% 9.1
1980 5.802.833 +3.04% 7.8
1975 4.990.086 +3.04% 6.7
1970 4.321.718 +2.97% 5.8
1965 3.692.086 +3.22% 5
1960 3.153.729 +3.16% 4.2
1955 2.703.543 +3.1% 3.6
1950 2.321.302 - 3.1

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Largest Cities

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Geographic Regions

Central
1.515.087
Copperbelt
2.382.124
Eastern
1.928.866
Luapula
1.127.453
Lusaka
3.360.183
Muchinga
885.947
North-Western
916.992
Northern
1.304.435
Southern
1.959.950
Western
991.500

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