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Zambia

01:18:09 PM · October 2, 2026
Africa/Lusaka · UTC+02:00
☀️ 23.8°C · Clear sky · 💧 39% · 💨 2.7 km/h
ZM ZMB Sub-Saharan Africa
COUNTRY DATA & STATISTICS

Zambia Country Statistics

Explore Zambia population, gdp & economic data, using the latest available WorldDataLive data. Explore the latest available population, economic, demographic, education and environmental statistics for Zambia.

Zambia Population

The population of Zambia is 21,913,874 people based on the 2025 reference year. The recorded population growth rate is 2.77%.

Zambia GDP

The total GDP of Zambia is $28.88B in the latest available data.

Zambia GDP Growth

The latest recorded GDP growth rate for Zambia is 3.76%. This indicator describes the annual change in economic output.

Zambia GDP Per Capita

GDP per capita for Zambia is $1,318 in the latest available data. GDP per capita represents economic output per person.

Zambia Demographics

Demographic statistics provide information about population change and population characteristics in Zambia.

  • Birth rate 32.72
  • Death rate 5.17
  • Life expectancy 66.5 years
  • Population growth 2.77%

Zambia Education Statistics

Education and digital-access indicators provide additional information about education and connectivity in Zambia.

  • Literacy rate 71.8%
  • Internet users 17.1%

Zambia Economy & Employment

Economic indicators provide additional information about prices and employment conditions in Zambia.

  • Inflation 13.91%
  • Unemployment 5.9%

Zambia Energy & Environment

Energy and environmental indicators provide information about resource use and environmental conditions in Zambia.

  • Renewable energy 83.0%
  • Energy consumption 804.22
  • CO₂ emissions 0.5430
WORLD DATA

Key Statistics

Latest available data for Zambia.

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Population
21,913,874
reference year 2025
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GDP
$28.88B
total GDP
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GDP Per Capita
$1,318
per person
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GDP Growth
3.76%
annual growth
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Life Expectancy
66.5
years
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Internet Users
17.1%
of population
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Literacy Rate
71.8%
literacy
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Inflation
13.91%
annual rate

Population & Demographic Indicators

Birth Rate 32.72
Death Rate 5.17
Population Growth 2.77%
Poverty Rate 60.0%
Unemployment 5.9%

Economic, Energy & Environment Indicators

Income Level Lower middle income
Agricultural Land 32.1%
Renewable Energy 83.0%
Energy Consumption 804.22
CO₂ Emissions 0.5430
EDUCATION DATA

Zambia Education Statistics

Education indicators and enrollment data for Zambia.

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Literacy Rate —
Literacy Proficiency —
Primary Enrollment —
Secondary Enrollment —
Tertiary Enrollment 4.0% (2012)
Education Expenditure 4.1% (2023)
TOURISM DATA

Zambia Tourism Statistics

International tourism data for Zambia.

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International Tourist Arrivals 554K 2021
Data Year 2021
Source UN Tourism / OWID
BANKING DATA

Zambia Banking Information

Central banking information for Zambia.

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Central Bank Bank of Zambia
Bank Type Central Bank
Country Zambia
ISO Code ZM
WAR / ACTIVE CONFLICTS

Zambia Active Conflicts

Currently active armed conflicts associated with Zambia.

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No currently active armed conflict is recorded for Zambia.
WORLD BANK DATA

Country Historical Indicators

Historical World Bank indicators for Zambia from 2000 onward.

Population 21,913,874 people · 2025
GDP Growth 3.76 % · 2025
GDP Per Capita 1,318 US$ per person · 2025
Inflation 13.91 % · 2025
Health Expenditure 5.98 % of GDP · 2023
Birth Rate 32.72 per 1,000 people · 2024
GHG Emissions 0.543 metric tons CO₂e per person · 2024
Year Population people GDP Growth % GDP Per Capita US$ per person Inflation % Health Expenditure % of GDP Birth Rate per 1,000 people GHG Emissions metric tons CO₂e per person
2025 21,913,874 3.76 1,318 13.91 — — —
2024 21,314,956 3.82 1,187 14.99 — 32.72 0.543
2023 20,723,965 5.37 1,331 10.88 5.98 33.08 0.548
2022 20,152,938 5.21 1,447 10.99 5.21 33.54 0.525
2021 19,603,607 6.23 1,127 22.02 6.64 33.93 0.494
2020 19,059,395 -2.79 952 15.73 6.31 34.41 0.500
2019 18,513,839 1.44 1,259 9.15 6.75 35.01 0.488
2018 17,973,569 4.03 1,464 7.49 4.77 35.46 0.506
2017 17,441,320 3.53 1,483 6.58 4.78 35.94 0.461
2016 16,914,423 3.76 1,239 17.87 4.47 36.62 0.374
2015 16,399,089 2.92 1,296 10.11 4.43 37.34 0.357
2014 15,895,315 4.69 1,707 7.81 3.83 38.11 0.346
2013 15,398,997 5.06 1,821 6.98 4.57 38.98 0.308
2012 14,913,629 7.60 1,710 6.58 4.05 39.86 0.290
2011 14,437,796 5.57 1,625 6.43 3.96 40.66 0.239
2010 13,965,594 10.30 1,451 8.50 4.13 41.39 0.230
2009 13,490,389 9.22 1,136 13.40 5.23 42.03 0.213
2008 13,021,324 7.77 1,376 12.45 4.49 42.63 0.200
2007 12,565,085 8.35 1,119 10.66 4.56 43.18 0.174
2006 12,129,553 7.90 1,052 9.02 5.58 43.68 0.199
2005 11,718,819 7.24 711 18.32 6.33 43.84 0.211
2004 11,338,198 7.03 549 17.97 5.47 43.92 0.203
2003 10,983,595 6.94 446 21.40 6.00 43.95 0.204
2002 10,647,949 4.51 394 22.23 5.89 44.33 0.194
2001 10,325,185 5.32 397 21.39 4.78 44.77 0.191
2000 10,017,631 3.90 359 26.03 4.12 45.47 0.195
Source: World Bank
COUNTRY DETAILS

Zambia

Capital Lusaka
Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Subregion —
ISO Code ZMB
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