COUNTRY PROFILEZambia
Zambia's population is 21,913,874 (2025) — the 61st-largest in the world and the 22nd-largest in Africa, growing by about 598,918 people a year.
22,247,971
Population right now, ticking live from the last confirmed count.▲ growing21,913,874 (World Bank, 2025) + +598,918/year × elapsed time since 2025-12-31 — open formula, updates every tick
Zambia Facts at a Glance
Five numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, share of humanity.
Population2025
21,913,874
World rank
#61
of 217 tracked geographies
Density
29.5 / km²
743,390 km² land area
GDP / capita
$1,318
#115 economy overall
Share of humanity
1 in 375 people on Earth lives in Zambia
Zambia's Population Growth
Yes — Zambia's population rose by 598,918 people (+2.81%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 4.0 births per woman. Net migration was positive in the latest year on record.
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Zambia Demographics
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Population density2025
29.5 people / km²
743,390 km² land area, 2025
Median age2025
19.0 years
half the population is older, half younger
Life expectancy2024
66.5 years
M 64.1 · F 68.9
Average height2019
167.6 cm (male)
female 157.3 cm
Homicide rate2015
5.2 per 100,000
#130 safest of 196
Air quality (PM2.5)2023
20.2 µg/m³
lower is cleaner
Urban population2025
45.9 %
share living in cities
Fertility rate2025
4.0 births / woman
replacement level ≈ 2.1
Net migration2025
+6,562 people
positive in latest year
Zambia in World Rankings
Every world ranking we publish, where this country sits in each one, and its overall percentile profile.
Population21,913,874 people
#61 / 217
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GDP$28.9B
#115 / 186
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Life expectancy66.5 years
#181 / 217
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Average height167.6 cm (male)
#172 / 200
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Cleanest air20.24 µg/m³ PM2.5
#120 / 200
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Safest countries5.2 homicides / 100k
#130 / 196
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Most dangerous5.2 homicides / 100k
#66 / 196
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Percentile in each ranking — further from centre is a higher rank (closer to #1).
Population, 1960 to 2025
66 years of estimates from the same source.
Source: World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL) · annual estimates, 1960–2025 · hover the line for any year.
Age & sex structure
17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.
Male — 10,848,181Female — 11,065,693
Largest cities
By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).
Where is Zambia Located?
- Capital
- Lusaka
- Currency
- Kwacha (ZMW)
- Language(s)
- English, BEM, LOZ, LUN, LUE, Chichewa, TOI
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Continent
- 54 countries in Africa →
- Land area
- 743,390 km²
- Area (GeoNames)
- 752,614 km²
- Borders
- 7 countries
Zimbabwe
Tanzania
Mozambique
DR Congo
Namibia
Malawi
AngolaZambiaVSExplore Zambia in Every Ranking
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Frequently asked
What is the population of Zambia?
Zambia's population is 21,913,874 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #61 of 217 countries and territories by population.
How many people live in Zambia?
21,913,874 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.
What is Zambia's population density?
29.5 people per km², based on a land area of 743,390 km².
What is Zambia ranked in population worldwide?
#61 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.
What is the life expectancy in Zambia?
66.5 years on average (2024) — 64.1 for men, 68.9 for women.
What is Zambia's GDP?
$28.9B, ranking #115 of 186 economies we track — $1,318 per capita.
Sources
World Bank Open Data
CC BY 4.0 · population, GDP, life expectancy, homicide, PM2.5, vitals
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