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Zambia

Eastern Africa, Africa

Renewables %
#10of 192 countries

83.0%

World Bank 2021

About the size of Chile

752.6K km² against 756.1K km². Total area, REST Countries.

19% of world median

GDP per person

Method

Median among 189 other countries with data. GDP per person is not household income.

World rankings

Sovereign states with data

Highest rankings

Renewables %83.0%. World Bank 2021.10 of 192Fertility4.1 births/woman. World Bank 2022.24 of 194Forest %59.8%. World Bank 2021.27 of 194

Lowest rankings

Internet %33.0%. World Bank 2022.165 of 190GDP / Person$1.3K. World Bank 2023.164 of 190Life Expectancy66.3 years. World Bank 2022.157 of 194

Neighbours

AngolaCapital: LuandaBotswanaCapital: GaboroneDR CongoCapital: KinshasaMalawiCapital: LilongweMozambiqueCapital: MaputoNamibiaCapital: WindhoekTanzaniaCapital: DodomaZimbabweCapital: Harare

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Zambia, in short

What is the capital of Zambia?

The capital of Zambia is Lusaka. Lusaka is the seat of national government for Zambia, a country in Eastern Africa.

What is the population of Zambia?

Zambia has a population of about 20.7 million people, the 63rd largest population in the world. Population figures come from World Bank estimates.

How big is Zambia?

Zambia covers 752,612 square kilometers (290,585 square miles), making Zambia the 39th largest country in the world by area.

Which countries border Zambia?

Zambia borders 8 countries: Angola, Botswana, DR Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania and Zimbabwe.

What is the life expectancy in Zambia?

Life expectancy at birth in Zambia is 66.3 years, the 179th highest of any country in the world.

What continent is Zambia in?

Zambia is in Africa, in the Eastern Africa region. Zambia is one of 58 countries and territories in Africa.