Migrant populations in Zambia
Zambia: Migrant populations was 249,205 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
249,205
World rank
108th
of 228 countries
All-time high
343,703
in 2000
All-time low
132,107
in 2015
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in Zambia, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for migrant populations in Zambia is 249,205, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 88.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in Zambia peaked at 343,703 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 132,107, in 2015.
Zambia ranks 108th of 228 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Migrant populations in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 279,463 | — |
| 1995 | 244,338 | -12.6% |
| 2000 | 343,703 | +40.7% |
| 2005 | 252,895 | -26.4% |
| 2010 | 149,962 | -40.7% |
| 2015 | 132,107 | -11.9% |
| 2020 | 187,955 | +42.3% |
| 2024 | 249,205 | +32.6% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 249,205 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 195,937, 1.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 249,205 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 317,568, 78% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 261,900 | 244,338 | 279,463 | 2 |
| 2000s | 298,299 | 252,895 | 343,703 | 2 |
| 2010s | 141,034 | 132,107 | 149,962 | 2 |
| 2020s | 218,580 | 187,955 | 249,205 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
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 migrant populations in Zambia?
- Migrant populations in Zambia was 249,205 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 343,703 in 2000.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 132,107 in 2015.
- How does Zambia rank for migrant populations?
- Zambia ranks 108th out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 88.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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