Africa
Zambia: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about Zambia: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- Lusaka
- Population
- 21.9 million
- Area
- 752,612 km²
- Currency
- Zambian Kwacha (ZK)
#62 by population · #38 by area · #114 economy in the world · #155 by population density
Population and society
Population of zm, 1960–2025. From 3.2 million in 1960 to 21.9 million in 2025.
- Population density
- 29 per km² (rank 155 of 194)
- Urban population
- 45.9% (2025)
- Under 15
- 41% (2025)
- Over 65
- 2% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 4.04 (2024)
- Internet users
- 17.1% (2024)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $28.9B (rank 114 of 194)
- Unemployment
- 5.9% (2025)
- Inflation
- 13.9% (2025)
- Forests
- 60.5% (of its land · 2024)
- CO₂ per person
- 0.5 t (a year · 2024)
- Lowest point
- 329 m (Zambezi River)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- Stand and Sing of Zambia, Proud and Free
- Official name
- Republic of Zambia
- Motto
- One Zambia, One Nation (English)
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons.
Practical facts
- Official language
- English
- Calling code
- +260
- Internet domain
- .zm
- Driving side
- On the left
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Demonym
- Zambian
Geography
- Continent
- Africa
- Neighbouring countries
- Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe
- Highest point
- Mafinga Central (2,339 m)
- Largest city
- Lusaka, the capital
- Access to the sea
- No (landlocked)
History and politics
- Form of government
- Presidential republic
- Independence from
- United Kingdom (1964)
Economy and life
- GDP per person
- $1,318 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 66.5 years (2024)
- Human Development Index
- 0.595 (rank 154 of 193)
Provinces in figures
| Name | Capital | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Central | Kabwe | 94,394 |
| Copperbelt | Ndola | 31,328 |
| Eastern | Chipata (Fort Jameson) | 51,476 |
| Luapula | Mansa | 50,567 |
| Lusaka | — | 21,896 |
| Muchinga | Chinsali | 87,806 |
| North-Western (Northwestern Province) | Solwezi | 125,826 |
| Northern | Kasama | 77,650 |
| Southern | Livingstone | 85,823 |
| Western | Mongu | 126,386 |
Source: Wikidata.
Its flags over time
Zambia · 1939–1964
Zambia · 1964–1996- Zambia · 1996–today
Flags: Wikimedia Commons.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Zambia?
Lusaka
How many people live in Zambia?
21.9 million inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in Zambia?
Zambian Kwacha
What is the official language of Zambia?
English
What is the calling code of Zambia?
+260
Which countries border Zambia?
Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe
What is the highest point of Zambia?
Mafinga Central (2,339 m)
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.