Population aged 25-64 years (thousands) in Zambia
Zambia: Population aged 25-64 years (thousands) was 7,802 thousands in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
7,802 thousands
Change on year
up 3.9%
World rank
67th
of 233 countries
All-time high
7,802 thousands
in 2025
All-time low
1,329 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Population aged 25-64 years in Zambia, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population aged 25-64 years in Zambia is 7,802 thousands, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
The figure is up 3.9% on the previous year and up 47.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 25-64 years in Zambia peaked at 7,802 thousands in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1,329 thousands, in 1970.
That places Zambia 67th out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 25-64 years (thousands) in Zambia, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1,329 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 1,351 thousands | +1.6% |
| 1972 | 1,374 thousands | +1.7% |
| 1973 | 1,396 thousands | +1.7% |
| 1974 | 1,418 thousands | +1.5% |
| 1975 | 1,442 thousands | +1.7% |
| 1976 | 1,471 thousands | +2.1% |
| 1977 | 1,502 thousands | +2.1% |
| 1978 | 1,535 thousands | +2.2% |
| 1979 | 1,570 thousands | +2.3% |
| 1980 | 1,607 thousands | +2.4% |
| 1981 | 1,649 thousands | +2.6% |
| 1982 | 1,698 thousands | +3.0% |
| 1983 | 1,756 thousands | +3.5% |
| 1984 | 1,813 thousands | +3.2% |
| 1985 | 1,869 thousands | +3.1% |
| 1986 | 1,926 thousands | +3.1% |
| 1987 | 1,987 thousands | +3.2% |
| 1988 | 2,044 thousands | +2.9% |
| 1989 | 2,101 thousands | +2.8% |
| 1990 | 2,155 thousands | +2.6% |
| 1991 | 2,209 thousands | +2.5% |
| 1992 | 2,261 thousands | +2.3% |
| 1993 | 2,315 thousands | +2.4% |
| 1994 | 2,368 thousands | +2.3% |
| 1995 | 2,424 thousands | +2.4% |
| 1996 | 2,483 thousands | +2.4% |
| 1997 | 2,548 thousands | +2.6% |
| 1998 | 2,623 thousands | +3.0% |
| 1999 | 2,702 thousands | +3.0% |
| 2000 | 2,790 thousands | +3.3% |
| 2001 | 2,893 thousands | +3.7% |
| 2002 | 3,017 thousands | +4.3% |
| 2003 | 3,137 thousands | +4.0% |
| 2004 | 3,272 thousands | +4.3% |
| 2005 | 3,405 thousands | +4.1% |
| 2006 | 3,560 thousands | +4.5% |
| 2007 | 3,718 thousands | +4.5% |
| 2008 | 3,898 thousands | +4.8% |
| 2009 | 4,080 thousands | +4.7% |
| 2010 | 4,275 thousands | +4.8% |
| 2011 | 4,466 thousands | +4.5% |
| 2012 | 4,660 thousands | +4.3% |
| 2013 | 4,858 thousands | +4.2% |
| 2014 | 5,067 thousands | +4.3% |
| 2015 | 5,283 thousands | +4.3% |
| 2016 | 5,502 thousands | +4.2% |
| 2017 | 5,732 thousands | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 5,968 thousands | +4.1% |
| 2019 | 6,207 thousands | +4.0% |
| 2020 | 6,457 thousands | +4.0% |
| 2021 | 6,710 thousands | +3.9% |
| 2022 | 6,963 thousands | +3.8% |
| 2023 | 7,225 thousands | +3.8% |
| 2024 | 7,509 thousands | +3.9% |
| 2025 | 7,802 thousands | +3.9% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 7,802 thousands is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5,306 thousands, 1.5× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 7,802 thousands is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5,397 thousands, 1.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,439 thousands | 1,329 thousands | 1,570 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,845 thousands | 1,607 thousands | 2,101 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,409 thousands | 2,155 thousands | 2,702 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,377 thousands | 2,790 thousands | 4,080 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,202 thousands | 4,275 thousands | 6,207 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,111 thousands | 6,457 thousands | 7,802 thousands | 6 |
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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)
- World population growth 0.5% (2100)
- Population density 86.73 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 4.60 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 25-64 years in Zambia?
- Population aged 25-64 years in Zambia was 7,802 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population aged 25-64 years recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 7,802 thousands in 2025.
- What is the lowest population aged 25-64 years recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,329 thousands in 1970.
- How does Zambia rank for population aged 25-64 years?
- Zambia ranks 67th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 25-64 years rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Population aged 25-64 years (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release