ZMB · Sub-Saharan Africa / Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)
Total Population
21.31 million
(2024)
Life Expectancy
66.5 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 21,314,956 persons | 2024 |
| Population Growth (%) | 2.81 percent | 2024 |
| Population Density | 27.9 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 32.72 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 5.17 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 4.04 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 66.5 years | 2024 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 34.6 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Literacy Rate | 71.8 percent | 2024 |
| Urban Population (%) | 45.5 percent | 2024 |
Languages
Bemba
Official
33.4%
Nyanja
Official
14.7%
Tonga
Official
11.4%
Other
Official
9.7%
Lozi
Official
5.5%
Chewa
Official
4.5%
Nsenga
Official
2.9%
Tumbuka
Official
2.5%
Lunda
Official
1.9%
Lala
Official
1.8%
Lamba
Official
1.8%
Kaonde
Official
1.8%
English
Official
1.7%
Luvale
Official
1.5%
Mambwe
Official
1.3%
Namwanga
Official
1.2%
Lenje
Official
1.1%
Bisa
Official
1.0%
Unspecified
Official
0.2%
Religions
Protestant
Major
75.3%
Roman Catholic
20.2%
Other
2.7%
None
1.8%