What is the Population of Zambia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Zambia has a population of approximately 19,693,423 people, making it the 65th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.25% of the world's population. With a land area of 752,612 km², the population density is roughly 26 people per km².
| Population | 19,693,423 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 65th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.25% |
| Area | 752,612 km² |
| Population density | 26 / km² |
| Demonym | Zambian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | 19,693,423 | 65th |
| Malawi | 20,734,262 | 62nd |
| Kazakhstan | 20,426,568 | 63rd |
| Chile | 20,206,953 | 64th |
| Somalia | 19,655,000 | 66th |
| Chad | 19,340,757 | 67th |
| Romania | 19,036,031 | 68th |
Zambia compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | 36,170,961 | 1,246,700 |
| Botswana | 2,359,609 | 582,000 |
| DR Congo | 112,832,000 | 2,344,858 |
| Malawi | 20,734,262 | 118,484 |
| Mozambique | 34,090,466 | 801,590 |
| Namibia | 3,022,401 | 825,615 |
| Tanzania | 68,153,004 | 947,303 |
| Zimbabwe | 17,073,087 | 390,757 |
Zambia in context
- Zambia covers 752,612 km², making it the 38th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 8 countries: Angola, Botswana, DR Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe.
- Zambia is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 19,693,423 people, Zambia holds about 4.5% of the population of Eastern Africa.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Zambia is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Zambia — FAQ
What is the population of Zambia?
The population of Zambia is approximately 19,693,423 (19.7 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Zambia in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Zambia at approximately 19,693,423 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Zambia is the 65th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Zambia?
Approximately 19,693,423 people live in Zambia, making it the 65th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Zambia rank by population?
Zambia is the 65th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.25%.
What is the population density of Zambia?
Zambia has a population density of roughly 26 people per km², based on a land area of 752,612 km².
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