The total population in Zambia was estimated at 19.7 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. Looking back, in the year of 1960, Zambia had a population of 3.1 million people. source: Central Statistical Office, Zambia

Population in Zambia is expected to reach 20.50 Million by the end of 2025, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Zambia Population is projected to trend around 21.30 Million in 2026 and 21.90 Million in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Population 19.70 19.70 Million Dec 2024
Unemployment Rate 12.00 12.60 percent Dec 2023



Zambia Population
The population of Zambia represents 0.20 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 518 people on the planet is a resident of Zambia.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
19.70 19.70 19.70 3.07 1960 - 2024 Million Yearly