🇿🇲 Zambia
Zambia (Africa) has a population of 21,913,874 (2025), ranking 61 out of 213 countries by population. GDP per capita – Zambia: $1,318 /inh. (2025), ranking 186 out of 211. Economic growth is 3.8 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 5.9 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 13.9 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Zambia, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Population living less than 5 m above sea level (1/212), Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: property and inheritance (1/186).
Weaknesses – Zambia, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Births registered with civil authorities (175/178), Extreme poverty (165/169), Undernourishment (163/167).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Zambia has $1,318 /inh., below the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Zambia has 5.9 %, close to the regional median (Africa: 6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Zambia has 13.9 %, above the regional median (Africa: 3.3 %).
- GDP growth: Zambia has 3.8 %, below the regional median (Africa: 4.6 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural resource rents | 35.3 % | 2021 | 5 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 3.8 % | 2025 | 86 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $96B | 2025 | 104 of 201 |
| GDP | $28.9B | 2025 | 117 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 0.9 % | 2025 | 149 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $611 /inh. | 2021 | 167 of 184 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $4,379 /inh. | 2025 | 173 of 201 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $1,200 /inh. | 2025 | 182 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $1,318 /inh. | 2025 | 186 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lending interest rate | 9.5 % | 2020 | 63 of 146 |
| Official exchange rate | 25.28 LCU/$ | 2025 | 91 of 211 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 30.8 % | 2025 | 133 of 164 |
| Real interest rate | -3.9 % | 2020 | 136 of 146 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 5.6 % | 2025 | 157 of 210 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 13.9 % | 2025 | 176 of 191 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in agriculture | 54.5 % | 2025 | 17 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 71.7 % | 2025 | 29 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 10.5 % | 2025 | 77 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 58.3 % | 2025 | 88 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 61.9 % | 2025 | 89 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 5.9 % | 2025 | 108 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 10.3 % | 2025 | 161 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 35.2 % | 2025 | 163 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise exports | $13.3B | 2025 | 93 of 205 |
| Exports of goods and services | 35 % | 2024 | 103 of 192 |
| Services exports | $1.4B | 2025 | 125 of 198 |
| Trade openness | 62.5 % | 2024 | 128 of 192 |
| Current account balance | -5.5 % | 2025 | 147 of 198 |
| High-technology exports | 1.5 % | 2024 | 151 of 185 |
| Imports of goods and services | 27.6 % | 2024 | 153 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official development aid received | 5.5 % | 2023 | 45 of 160 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 4.5 % | 2025 | 47 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $1.3B | 2025 | 88 of 203 |
| Migrant remittances received | 1.4 % | 2025 | 117 of 196 |
| International tourist arrivals | 502,000 arr. | 2020 | 127 of 202 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 35.1 % | 2024 | 27 of 159 |
| Tax revenue | 18.8 % | 2024 | 58 of 161 |
| Central government debt | 71.4 % | 2021 | 80 of 109 |
| Central government spending | 25.1 % | 2021 | 84 of 160 |
| Research and development spending | 0.3 % | 2008 | 95 of 155 |
| Budget balance | -3.2 % | 2024 | 97 of 158 |
| Military spending | 1.3 % | 2025 | 110 of 165 |
| Government final consumption | 12.7 % | 2024 | 134 of 187 |
Finance & Reserves 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock market capitalization | 51.6 % | 2025 | 38 of 101 |
| External debt | 114.2 % | 2024 | 113 of 121 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $4.1B | 2024 | 113 of 180 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 3.3 months | 2024 | 118 of 177 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 19.2 % | 2025 | 145 of 184 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross savings | 32.2 % | 2024 | 31 of 178 |
| Industry (including construction) | 35.3 % | 2025 | 31 of 205 |
| Gross capital formation | 23.8 % | 2024 | 89 of 185 |
| Services | 57 % | 2025 | 106 of 202 |
| Manufacturing | 8.7 % | 2025 | 115 of 201 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4.1 % | 2025 | 116 of 203 |
| Household final consumption | 48 % | 2024 | 158 of 189 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 41 % | 2025 | 18 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 75.3 per 100 | 2025 | 27 of 213 |
| Population | 21,913,874 inhab. | 2025 | 61 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 50.5 % | 2025 | 96 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 87.8 % | 2024 | 112 of 145 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 98 per 100 women | 2025 | 118 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 49.5 % | 2025 | 118 of 213 |
| Urban population | 45.9 % | 2025 | 157 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 14 % | 2018 | 175 of 178 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 57 % | 2025 | 187 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 2 % | 2025 | 211 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 17.5 yrs | 2023 | 212 of 226 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 101.1 per 100 girls | 2024 | 212 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population growth | 2.77 % | 2025 | 19 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 32.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 19 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 4.04 children/woman | 2024 | 25 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 20.5 per 100,000 | 2019 | 122 of 188 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 56.2 yrs | 2023 | 156 of 183 |
| Infant mortality | 34.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 161 of 194 |
| Female suicide rate | 7.7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 161 of 183 |
| Under-5 mortality | 48.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 164 of 194 |
| Suicide rate | 20.7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 171 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 38.2 per 100,000 | 2023 | 173 of 183 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 64.1 yrs | 2024 | 177 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 66.5 yrs | 2024 | 178 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 68.9 yrs | 2024 | 180 of 213 |
| Death rate | 5.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 184 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 10.3 % | 2023 | 26 of 191 |
| Health expenditure | 6 % | 2023 | 103 of 191 |
| Hospital beds | 2 per 1,000 | 2010 | 105 of 190 |
| Measles vaccination | 88 % | 2024 | 111 of 191 |
| Nurses and midwives | 2.94 per 1,000 | 2022 | 118 of 196 |
| HIV prevalence | 9.4 % | 2024 | 146 of 152 |
| Open defecation | 2 % | 2024 | 147 of 211 |
| Physicians | 0.32 per 1,000 | 2022 | 149 of 193 |
| Undernourishment | 41 % | 2024 | 163 of 167 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 73.4 % | 2024 | 184 of 211 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 272 per 100,000 | 2024 | 185 of 206 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 37.5 % | 2024 | 189 of 211 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity among adult men | 5.6 % | 2024 | 20 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 11.6 % | 2024 | 34 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult women | 17.1 % | 2024 | 50 of 196 |
| Tobacco use | 14.3 % | 2024 | 61 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among women | 3.3 % | 2024 | 62 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among men | 25.3 % | 2024 | 74 of 165 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 10.3 % | 2024 | 129 of 207 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 2.1 L/person | 2024 | 143 of 202 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 23.7 kg/m² | 2016 | 159 of 190 |
| Average height of women | 155.8 cm | 2014 | 159 of 198 |
| Average height of men | 166.5 cm | 2014 | 162 of 198 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 21.3 kg/m² | 2016 | 184 of 190 |
Origins, languages and religions 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Christians | 98.3 % | 2020 | 6 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.87 | 2003 | 7 of 203 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 80.9 % | 2010 | 10 of 112 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.74 | 2003 | 17 of 204 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.78 | 2003 | 20 of 205 |
| Importance of religion in life | 91.9 % | 2010 | 30 of 114 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 1.1 % | 2020 | 85 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 0.5 % | 2020 | 127 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 133 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 1.2 % | 2024 | 166 of 212 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 0.1 % | 2020 | 168 of 192 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the richest 10% | 39.1 % | 2022 | 10 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 3.9 % | 2022 | 160 of 169 |
| Gini index | 51.5 | 2022 | 164 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 71.7 % | 2022 | 165 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of neighboring countries | 8 countries | 2026 | 6 of 223 |
| Length of land borders | 6,043 km | 2026 | 22 of 230 |
| Land area | 743,390 km² | 2024 | 37 of 212 |
| Total area | 752,612 km² | 2024 | 38 of 212 |
| Population density | 28.7 inh./km² | 2024 | 172 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 0 km | 2026 | 184 of 227 |
| Latitude of the country's center | -13.5 ° | 2026 | 199 of 232 |
| Landlocked country | Landlocked | 2026 | 44 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 0 % | 2015 | 1 of 212 |
| Lowest point | 329 m | 2026 | 11 of 228 |
| Average elevation | 1,138 m | 2026 | 24 of 166 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 3,980 m³/inh. | 2022 | 70 of 181 |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,020 mm | 2022 | 95 of 180 |
| Highest point | 2,330 m | 2026 | 108 of 229 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected land areas | 41.3 % | 2025 | 11 of 210 |
| Forest cover | 60.5 % | 2024 | 31 of 210 |
| Agricultural land | 32.1 % | 2024 | 115 of 207 |
| Arable land | 5.1 % | 2024 | 137 of 204 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.92 | 2025 | 15 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.89 | 2025 | 38 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.35 | 2025 | 73 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.38 | 2025 | 83 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.5 | 2025 | 88 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.27 | 2025 | 96 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.46 | 2025 | 98 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral autocracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic freedom index | 0.84 | 2025 | 40 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.78 | 2025 | 67 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.8 | 2025 | 74 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.77 | 2025 | 84 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.77 | 2025 | 86 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.75 | 2025 | 88 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.77 | 2025 | 94 of 174 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.68 | 2025 | 100 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 0.43 | 2025 | 118 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.65 | 2025 | 76 of 173 |
| Political corruption index | 0.43 | 2025 | 79 of 173 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.71 | 2025 | 82 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 39 pts | 2024 | 92 of 179 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -0.33 | 2025 | 98 of 173 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -0.31 | 2025 | 121 of 203 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -0.06 | 2025 | 122 of 205 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0.46 | 2025 | 130 of 205 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -0.45 | 2025 | 132 of 203 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -0.49 | 2025 | 136 of 205 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -0.39 | 2025 | 137 of 203 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,964 | 2025 | 42 of 189 |
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 26.7 % | 2014 | 89 of 106 |
| Share of women among ministers | 15.4 % | 2025 | 122 of 192 |
| Share of women in parliament | 15 % | 2025 | 149 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | No paid leave | 2025 | 65 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | Four areas covered | 2025 | 11 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 75 /100 | 2025 | 12 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 75 /100 | 2025 | 12 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 76.7 /100 | 2025 | 67 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 75 /100 | 2025 | 84 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 50 /100 | 2025 | 86 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 66.8 /100 | 2025 | 89 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 75 /100 | 2025 | 110 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 50 /100 | 2025 | 141 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | -3.3 pts | 2025 | 187 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | No legal provision | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | Restrictions provided by law | 2025 | 43 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Criminalized | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 5.2 per 100,000 | 2015 | 128 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Allowed at the discretion of the authorities | 2026 | 26 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Allowed | 2026 | 45 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 73.9 % | 2024 | 18 of 78 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 47.5 % | 2018 | 85 of 181 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 19.7 % | 2018 | 86 of 150 |
| Maternal mortality | 85 per 100,000 | 2023 | 124 of 192 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 80.4 % | 2019 | 167 of 204 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 115.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 203 of 213 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed for economic or social reasons | 2026 | 12 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children in child labor (ages 5-17) | 6 % | 2022 | 17 of 64 |
| Trade union membership rate | 23.9 % | 2019 | 41 of 137 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 27.6 % | 2020 | 48 of 99 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 2.2 /10 | 2024 | 115 of 186 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 30.3 % | 2021 | 139 of 210 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $49.68 | 2024 | 148 of 168 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $172 | 2024 | 149 of 168 |
Family & Nationality 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 21 yrs | 2026 | 1 of 187 |
| Women married before age 18 | 23.9 % | 2024 | 92 of 144 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Right not identical | 2025 | 44 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | All four conditions are met | 2025 | 45 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Polygamy recognized by law | 2026 | 45 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 7 yrs | 2025 | 1 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 7 yrs | 2025 | 165 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | No compulsory military service | 2025 | 64 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Zambia?
Zambia has about 21,913,874 inhabitants (2025), ranking 61 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Zambia?
GDP per capita is $1,318 /inh. (2025): Zambia ranks 186 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Zambia?
Annual inflation is 13.9 % (2025); Zambia ranks 176 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Zambia?
The unemployment rate is 5.9 % (2025); Zambia ranks 108 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Zambia stand in its region (Africa)?
GDP per capita: Zambia has $1,318 /inh., below the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Zambia come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.