Zambia Population Growth in the 1960s (1960 to 1969)

Zambia Population Growth from 1960 to 1969

This page shows Zambia’s population growth in the 1960s from 1960 to 1969. 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 1960 to 1969. Furthermore, this was the decade during Zambia’s independence in 1964. Click here to review Zambia country overview.

Chart of Zambia Population Growth in the 1960s (1960 to 1969)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Zambia’s population increased substantially throughout the decade 1960-1969. The population increased from 3 million in 1960 to 4 million by 1969. As a result, the population increased by 33.4% during the 1960s (1960-1969). Zambia’s total life expectancy is approximately 64.1 years (2019). Finally, over 45% of Zambia’s population resides in metropolitan regions.

To summarize, Zambia maintained steady population growth despite facing comparable issues as most African countries. Click here for Zambia’s population growth in the 1970s.