Zambia Population Growth in the 1950s (1950 to 1959)

Zambia Population Growth from 1950 to 1959

This page shows Zambia’s population growth in the 1950s from 1950 to 1959. Zambia’s official name is the Republic of Zambia. The country is located in the southeast of the continent of Africa. Additionally, it borders ; Angola to the west, Tanzania to the north-east, Malawi to the east, Zimbabwe and Botswana to the south, Mozambique to the southeast, Namibia to the southwest, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north.  Eventually, Zambia declared independence on October 24th, 1964.

The chart and review show the total population growth of Zambia from 1950 to 1959. Furthermore, this was the decade before Zambia’s independence in 1964. Click here to review Zambia country overview.

Chart of Zambia Population Growth in the 1950s (1950 to 1959)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Zambia’s population increased considerably between 1950 and 1959. The population increased from 2.3 million in 1950 to 2.9 million by 1959. As a result, the population increased by 13.9% during the 1950s (1950-1959). Zambia’s total life expectancy is approximately 64.1 years (2019). Finally, over 45% of Zambia’s population resides in metropolitan regions.

In closing, Zambia maintained steady population growth despite experiencing the same obstacles as most African countries.

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