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Population

21,913,874 people (2025)

Total GDP

$41.2B (2026)

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

Latest Statistics

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The United States led turkey meat food supply in 2023 with 2.31 million tonnes, while Israel ranked first per person.

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Mixed fat preparation food supply by country in tonnes and grams per person per day. China led by volume, Belize per per...

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Food preparations n.e.c. by country in 2023, with food-supply totals in tonnes and per-capita availability in grams per...

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Hydrogenated oil food supply by country in tonnes and grams per person per day. Canada led by volume and per person in 2...

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FAOSTAT data for chemically modified animal or vegetable fats in 2023, including reported tonnage, five-year changes and...

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Fresh goose meat food supply by country in 2023, in tonnes and grams per person per day. China led by volume and per per...

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Quince food supply by country in 2023. Türkiye led total volume, Azerbaijan first per person.

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Other citrus fruit food supply by country in 2023. China ranked first by total supply, while Nigeria led per person.

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Green bean food supply across 166 countries in tonnes and grams per person per day. China led both total and per-person...

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Mustard seed food supply in 109 countries, with Canada accounting for 44.8% of the listed 2023 total and Tajikistan reco...

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

Cities

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Data Sources

UN Data - Population and demographic statistics
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