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Zambia Population
Zambia's population is 21.9M in 2025 — ranked #61 in the world, accounting for 0.27% of global population.
21.9M
Population (2025)
+2.81%
Population growth
0.27%
of world population
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Zambia population history (2015–2024), growth and world share. Excel and CSV.
Population history
Year-by-year population data for Zambia.
All years
Each year has its own page with detailed figures.
| Year | Status | Population | Rank | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Pending | See 2027 status → | ||
| 2026 | Pending | See 2026 status → | ||
| 2025 | Latest · Actual | 21.9M | #61 | View 2025 → |
| 2024 | Actual | 21.3M | #62 | View 2024 → |
| 2023 | Actual | 20.7M | #62 | View 2023 → |
| 2022 | Actual | 20.2M | #62 | View 2022 → |
| 2021 | Actual | 19.6M | #63 | View 2021 → |
| 2020 | Actual | 19.1M | #65 | View 2020 → |
| 2019 | Actual | 18.5M | #65 | View 2019 → |
| 2018 | Actual | 18.0M | #65 | View 2018 → |
| 2017 | Actual | 17.4M | #65 | View 2017 → |
| 2016 | Actual | 16.9M | #66 | View 2016 → |
| 2015 | Actual | 16.4M | #66 | View 2015 → |
FAQ
What is the population of Zambia?
Zambia's population is 21.9M in 2025, ranking #61.
What share of world population is Zambia?
Zambia accounts for 0.27% of world population in 2025.
About. Population figures from the World Bank's World Development Indicators. Full historical series (2015–2024) available in the download above.