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Zambia: Population ages 15-64, total

In , Zambia's Population ages 15-64, total was 12.06 million.

That's up 3.7% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 24,340,761.61 . Zambia ranks #66 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #19 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Zambia Population ages 15-64, total trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
12.06M
Trough
5.96M
1-year change
+3.7%
5-year change
+19.7%
+3.7% / yr
10-year change
+43.8%
+3.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 15-64, total
12.063M
11.636M
11.226M
10.837M
10.455M
10.082M
9.721M
9.373M
9.032M
8.705M

About Population ages 15-64, total

Total population between the ages 15 to 64. 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.TOCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Zambia's Population ages 15-64, total in 2024?
In 2024, Zambia's Population ages 15-64, total was 12.06 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Zambia's Population ages 15-64, total rising or falling?
Zambia's Population ages 15-64, total rose 3.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Zambia rank globally on Population ages 15-64, total?
In 2024, Zambia ranked #66 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 15-64, total.
How does Zambia's Population ages 15-64, total compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 15-64, total in 2024 was 24.34 million, so Zambia is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #19 of 48.
What is Population ages 15-64, total and how is it measured?
Total population between the ages 15 to 64. 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.TO), CC BY 4.0.