Zambia Population Growth in the 1980s (1980 to 1989)

Zambia Population Growth from 1980 to 1989

This page shows Zambia’s population growth in the 1980s from 1980 to 1989. 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 1980 to 1989. Furthermore, this was two decades after Zambia’s independence in 1964. Click here to review Zambia country overview.

Chart of Zambia Population Growth in the 1980s (1980 to 1989)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Throughout the decade from 1980 to 1989, Zambia’s population grew incrementally. From 5.8 million in 1980 to 7.8 million in 1989, the population increased. As a result, from 1980 to 1989, the population increased by 34.5%. Furthermore, as of 2019, Zambia’s overall life expectancy is roughly 64.1 years. Last but not least, almost 45% of Zambians reside in cities.

In conclusion, while facing many of similar challenges as the majority of African nations, Zambia managed to continue population growth. Click here for Zambia’s population growth in the 1990s.