Total population in Zambia
In 2025, the total population (number of people) in Zambia was 21,913,874 people, up from 21,314,956 people in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare Zambia with other economies below.
Total population
Number of people
Zambia
| Year | People |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 913 874 |
| 2024 | 21 314 956 |
| 2023 | 20 723 965 |
| 2022 | 20 152 938 |
| 2021 | 19 603 607 |
| 2020 | 19 059 395 |
| 2019 | 18 513 839 |
| 2018 | 17 973 569 |
| 2017 | 17 441 320 |
| 2016 | 16 914 423 |
| 2015 | 16 399 089 |
| 2014 | 15 895 315 |
| 2013 | 15 398 997 |
| 2012 | 14 913 629 |
| 2011 | 14 437 796 |
| 2010 | 13 965 594 |
| 2009 | 13 490 390 |
| 2008 | 13 021 324 |
| 2007 | 12 565 086 |
| 2006 | 12 129 553 |
| 2005 | 11 718 819 |
| 2004 | 11 338 198 |
| 2003 | 10 983 595 |
| 2002 | 10 647 949 |
| 2001 | 10 325 186 |
| 2000 | 10 017 632 |
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About this indicator
Total population refers to all residents of a country or territory, regardless of legal status or citizenship. It reflects demographic dynamics driven by births, deaths, and migration.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
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Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.