Zambia Population Growth in the 2010s (2010 to 2019)

Zambia Population Growth from 2010 to 2019

This page shows Zambia’s population growth in the 2010s from 2010 to 2109. 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 2010 to 2019. Furthermore, this was five decades after Zambia’s independence in 1964. Click here to review Zambia country overview.

Chart of Zambia Population Growth in the 2010s (2010 to 2019)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Zambia’s population rose steadily from 2010 to 2019 over the decade. The population increased from 13.6 million in 2010 to 17.8 million by 2019. As a result, the population increased by 30.9% from 2010 to 2019. Zambia’s total life expectancy is approximately 64.1 years (2019). Additionally, over 45% of Zambia’s population resides in metropolitan regions.

Most impressively, Zambia’s life expectancy rose from 46.6 years in 1960 to 64.1 years in 2019. To summarize, Zambia sustained steady population growth despite suffering similar challenges as most African countries.