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Sub-Saharan Africa · Country statistics

Zambia

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population21.91M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$28.88B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$1.32K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth66.52024 · yearsInternet use17.1%2024 · % of populationForest area59.5%2023 · % of land area
Undernourishment
37.2%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Zambia2023 · 37.2%
012.5825.1537.7250.31960199320252001: 50.3%2002: 50.1%2003: 50.1%2004: 49.5%2005: 49.4%2006: 48.1%2007: 46.8%2008: 45.6%2009: 44.9%2010: 43.9%2011: 42.8%2012: 41.1%2013: 39.1%2014: 37.3%2015: 35.1%2016: 33.4%2017: 31.8%2018: 31.5%2019: 32.1%2020: 33.9%2021: 35.7%2022: 36.2%2023: 37.2%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Zambia in perspective

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital
Lusaka
Country code
ZMB

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