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Zambia: key facts and figures
Zambia has 21.3 million people, English as an official language, the Zambian Kwacha and 19 public holidays a year. It ranks 193rd of 195 countries for aged 65 and over.
21.3 millionpeople
ZMWcurrency
Englishofficial language
+260calling code
Leftdriving side
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Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
21.3 millionPopulation
- Annual change+2.85%
- Fertility rate4 per woman#25
- Aged 65 and over1.95%#193
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$1,318Output per person
- Total economy$28.9 billion#114
- Real growth+3.8%#80
- Inflation13.9%#18
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.595Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.361#140
- Life expectancy66.3 years#156
- Mean schooling7.4 years#136
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Zambian KwachaCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeZMW
- SymbolZMW
- CapitalLusaka
Languages
which languages hold official status
EnglishOfficial languages
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type C, Type D, Type GPlug types
- Mains voltage230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Calling code+260
- Time zoneAfrica/Lusaka
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
19Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Mar 8International Women's Day
- Mar 9Women's Day Observed
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
17.1%Internet use
- E-government index0.542#130
- Global rank#130
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
LandlockedPhysical setting
- Highest pointCentral African plateau
- ClimateZambia has a tropical climate moderated by elevation, with a cool dry season, a hot dry season and a rainy season; rainfall generally decreases toward the south and southwest.
Education
how the school system is structured
6,833,236All-grade enrolment
- ECE enrolment706,049
- Grade 1 enrolment800,647
- Grade 12 completion49.6%
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