🇿🇲Zambia — Population & Demographics
Zambia has a population of 20,723,965, ranking #62 in the world. The capital is Lusaka. Located in Sub-Saharan Africa .
World Bank classification: Lower middle income
World countries by population — Zambia is #62
20,723,965
Population
#62
World Rank
66.3
Life Expectancy
$1,331
GDP Per Capita
Demographics
| Population | 20,723,965 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.79% |
| Urban Population | 45.0% |
| Fertility Rate | 4.10 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 66.3 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 35.0 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 80.0% |
Economy
$1,331
GDP Per Capita
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
Lower middle income
Income Level
Other Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
Frequently Asked Questions
Zambia has a population of 20,723,965, ranking #62 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 2.79%.
Life expectancy in Zambia is 66.3 years. The infant mortality rate is 35.0 per 1,000 live births.
Zambia's GDP per capita is $1,331. It is classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.