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Zambia: Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population)

In , Zambia's Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population) was 56.64.

That's up 0.8% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 63.29 . Zambia ranks #194 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #30 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.1564.FE.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Zambia Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
56.64
Trough
51.32
1-year change
+0.8%
5-year change
+3.9%
+0.8% / yr
10-year change
+7.0%
+0.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population)
56.6411
56.2013
55.7644
55.3365
54.9155
54.5206
54.1606
53.8225
53.4986
53.1987

About Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population)

Female population between the ages 15 to 64 as a percentage of the total female population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.1564.FE.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Zambia's Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population) in 2024?
In 2024, Zambia's Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population) was 56.64, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Zambia's Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
Zambia's Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population) rose 0.8% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Zambia rank globally on Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population)?
In 2024, Zambia ranked #194 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population).
How does Zambia's Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population) compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population) in 2024 was 63.29, so Zambia is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #30 of 48.
What is Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population) and how is it measured?
Female population between the ages 15 to 64 as a percentage of the total female population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.1564.FE.ZS), CC BY 4.0.