
Sub-Saharan Africa
Zambia Population
Total population based on the de facto definition.
Latest Value
21.3M
As of 2024
YoY Change
+2.9%
2023 → 2024
Record High
21.3M
Recorded in 2024
Record Low
3.2M
Recorded in 1960
10-Year Average
18.8M
2015–2024
Data Range
1960–2024
65 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SP.POP.TOTL
Historical Trend
1960 – 2024
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21.3M | 591K | +2.9% |
| 2023 | 20.7M | 571K | +2.8% |
| 2022 | 20.2M | 549K | +2.8% |
| 2021 | 19.6M | 544K | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 19.1M | 546K | +2.9% |
| 2019 | 18.5M | 540K | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 18.0M | 532K | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 17.4M | 527K | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 16.9M | 515K | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 16.4M | 504K | +3.2% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1960–2024
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