Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate in Zambia
Zambia: Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate was -1.58 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
-1.58 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 10.6%
World rank
159th
of 215 countries
All-time high
0.774 % change on previous year
in 1975
All-time low
-2.47 % change on previous year
in 2014
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate in Zambia, 1961–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate in Zambia is -1.58 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 10.6% on the previous year and up 35.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate in Zambia peaked at 0.774 % change on previous year in 1975 and was at its lowest, -2.47 % change on previous year, in 2014.
Zambia ranks 159th of 215 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate in Zambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.5038 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 0.4297 % change on previous year | -14.7% |
| 1963 | 0.6845 % change on previous year | +59.3% |
| 1964 | 0.3541 % change on previous year | -48.3% |
| 1965 | 0.4375 % change on previous year | +23.6% |
| 1966 | 0.3092 % change on previous year | -29.3% |
| 1967 | 0.2242 % change on previous year | -27.5% |
| 1968 | 0.3634 % change on previous year | +62.1% |
| 1969 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1970 | 0.6128 % change on previous year | — |
| 1971 | 0.4983 % change on previous year | -18.7% |
| 1972 | 0.551 % change on previous year | +10.6% |
| 1973 | 0.5342 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 1974 | 0.3406 % change on previous year | -36.2% |
| 1975 | 0.774 % change on previous year | +127.2% |
| 1976 | -0.4447 % change on previous year | -157.5% |
| 1977 | -0.4737 % change on previous year | +6.5% |
| 1978 | -0.8024 % change on previous year | +69.4% |
| 1979 | -0.9871 % change on previous year | +23.0% |
| 1980 | -1.15 % change on previous year | +16.4% |
| 1981 | -0.9245 % change on previous year | -19.6% |
| 1982 | -0.4807 % change on previous year | -48.0% |
| 1983 | -0.4546 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
| 1984 | -0.471 % change on previous year | +3.6% |
| 1985 | -0.6596 % change on previous year | +40.1% |
| 1986 | -0.8661 % change on previous year | +31.3% |
| 1987 | -1.02 % change on previous year | +17.7% |
| 1988 | -1.4 % change on previous year | +37.1% |
| 1989 | -1.01 % change on previous year | -27.4% |
| 1990 | -1.02 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 1991 | -1.66 % change on previous year | +62.0% |
| 1992 | -1.69 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 1993 | -0.8033 % change on previous year | -52.4% |
| 1994 | -0.6034 % change on previous year | -24.9% |
| 1995 | -0.4473 % change on previous year | -25.9% |
| 1996 | -0.8023 % change on previous year | +79.4% |
| 1997 | -0.9382 % change on previous year | +16.9% |
| 1998 | -0.9308 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 1999 | -1.14 % change on previous year | +22.2% |
| 2000 | -1.28 % change on previous year | +12.9% |
| 2001 | -1.23 % change on previous year | -4.0% |
| 2002 | -1.27 % change on previous year | +2.6% |
| 2003 | -1.11 % change on previous year | -12.4% |
| 2004 | -0.2102 % change on previous year | -81.0% |
| 2005 | -0.0175 % change on previous year | -91.6% |
| 2006 | -0.316 % change on previous year | +1700.3% |
| 2007 | -1.16 % change on previous year | +267.8% |
| 2008 | -1.48 % change on previous year | +27.2% |
| 2009 | -1.39 % change on previous year | -5.8% |
| 2010 | -1.72 % change on previous year | +23.8% |
| 2011 | -1.92 % change on previous year | +11.5% |
| 2012 | -2.28 % change on previous year | +18.8% |
| 2013 | -2.38 % change on previous year | +4.0% |
| 2014 | -2.47 % change on previous year | +4.1% |
| 2015 | -2.35 % change on previous year | -4.9% |
| 2016 | -2.22 % change on previous year | -5.6% |
| 2017 | -2.18 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 2018 | -1.64 % change on previous year | -24.8% |
| 2019 | -1.65 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 2020 | -2.15 % change on previous year | +30.5% |
| 2021 | -1.78 % change on previous year | -17.2% |
| 2022 | -1.67 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
| 2023 | -1.77 % change on previous year | +6.0% |
| 2024 | -1.58 % change on previous year | -10.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.3674 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0.6845 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 0.0603 % change on previous year | -0.9871 % change on previous year | 0.774 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -0.8437 % change on previous year | -1.4 % change on previous year | -0.4546 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -1 % change on previous year | -1.69 % change on previous year | -0.4473 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.9467 % change on previous year | -1.48 % change on previous year | -0.0175 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -2.08 % change on previous year | -2.47 % change on previous year | -1.64 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.79 % change on previous year | -2.15 % change on previous year | -1.58 % change on previous year | 5 |
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More population data for Zambia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.5254 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.2495 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.5254 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.5112 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 37,460 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.52 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2967 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.516 (2100)
- Population density 86.73 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 4.60 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate in Zambia?
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate in Zambia was -1.58 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.774 % change on previous year in 1975.
- What is the lowest fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.47 % change on previous year in 2014.
- How does Zambia rank for fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate?
- Zambia ranks 159th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Fertility and wanted fertility. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Fertility and wanted fertility Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Fertility and wanted fertility. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.