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Zambia data
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$1,318
GDP per capita (current US$)
See Zambia in the world ranking →17.1%
Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
See Zambia in the world ranking →66.53 years
Life expectancy at birth, total (years)
See Zambia in the world ranking →21,913,874
Population, total
See Zambia in the world ranking →5.9%
Unemployment, total (% of total labor force)
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People
| Indicator | Year | Zambia | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate, total (births per woman) | 2024 | 4.04 births/woman | World ranking → |
| Life expectancy at birth, total (years) | 2024 | 66.53 years | World ranking → |
| Population density (people per sq. km of land area) | 2023 | 27.88 people/km² | World ranking → |
| Population growth (annual %) | 2025 | 2.8% | World ranking → |
| Population, total | 2025 | 21,913,874 | World ranking → |
| Urban population (% of total population) | 2025 | 45.9% | World ranking → |
Economy & work
Economy & work
Health
Health
| Indicator | Year | Zambia | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) | 2024 | 34.6 per 1,000 | World ranking → |
Technology & infrastructure
Technology & infrastructure
| Indicator | Year | Zambia | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to electricity (% of population) | 2024 | 53.6% | World ranking → |
| Individuals using the Internet (% of population) | 2024 | 17.1% | World ranking → |
| Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people) | 2024 | 108.7 per 100 people | World ranking → |
Energy & environment
Energy & environment
| Indicator | Year | Zambia | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita | 2024 | 0.54 | World ranking → |
| Renewable energy consumption (% of total final energy consumption) | 2021 | 83% | World ranking → |
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