Capital: Lusaka
Population
Total Population:
21,314,956
Natural Increase:
2.8%
Density:
27 Inhabitants/km²
Urban Population:
46.9%
Ethnic Origins:
98% of the population is of African descent. Amongst many ethnic groups, the population is predominantly Bemba (about 21%), Tonga (about 14%) and Chewa (8%). People of European and other descent represent about 2% of the population. (
Zambia Statistics Agency)
Official Language:
English
Other Languages Spoken:
In Zambia several languages are spoken, mostly from the Bantu family. These include Bemba, Nyanja, Lozi, Tonga, Kaonde, Luvale and Lunda.
Business Language(s):
English
Religion:
Protestant 75.3%, Roman Catholic 20.2%, other 2.7%
Local Time:
It is %T:%M %A In Lusaka
Exchange Rate on
:
National Currency: Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)
Country Overview
Area:
752,610 km²
Type of State:
Zambia is a presidential republic.
Type of Economy:
Lower middle income, agricultural and manufacturing economy..
Zambia is facing a difficult economic situation, with high inflation and heavy debt, although the country is in the process of restructuring its debt to stabilize its finances.
HDI*:
0.595/1
HDI (World Rank):
154/192
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, measures a country's development in terms of quality of life. It mainly takes into account life expectancy, level of education and GDP per capita.
Telecommunication
Telephone Code:
To call from Zambia, dial 00
To call Zambia, dial +260
Internet Suffix:
.zm
Households with a computer:
8.1 per 100 Inhabitants
Telephone Lines:
0.6 per 100 Inhabitants
Internet Users:
33.0 per 100 Inhabitants
Access to Electricity:
51.1% of the Population
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Latest Update: October 2025
Zambia: Statistical Overview
