Zambia
19502100
2026
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Total population
22,521,915
Density
30 people/km²
Median age
18.2 years
Growth rate
+2.72%
Total population from 1950 to 2100 (projections beyond 2024)
Male and female population with sex ratio trend
No population by gender data available.
Population distribution by 5-year age groups (Projection)
People per square kilometre
Age where half the population is younger
Annual percentage change in population size
Zambia is experiencing rapid population growth, adding millions of people each year. The population is aging rapidly—median age will rise from 18 in 2026 to 24 by 2050. Looking ahead, UN projections show the population reaching 64.5M by 2100—more than double 2026's level.