Population at risk of trachoma vs receiving treatment in Zambia
Zambia: Population at risk of trachoma vs receiving treatment was 642,076 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Population at risk of trachoma vs receiving treatment in Zambia, 2013–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, population at risk of trachoma vs receiving treatment in Zambia stood at 642,076.
That represents a change of up 2.8% on the previous year and down 93.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population at risk of trachoma vs receiving treatment in Zambia peaked at 9.67 million in 2014 and was at its lowest, 624,587, in 2023.
Zambia ranks 15th of 57 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population at risk of trachoma vs receiving treatment in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 7.19 million | — |
| 2014 | 9.67 million | +34.5% |
| 2015 | 2.99 million | -69.1% |
| 2016 | 4.98 million | +66.5% |
| 2017 | 4.60 million | -7.7% |
| 2018 | 5.09 million | +10.6% |
| 2019 | 2.64 million | -48.2% |
| 2020 | 2.35 million | -11.0% |
| 2021 | 2.40 million | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 1.36 million | -43.5% |
| 2023 | 624,587 | -54.0% |
| 2024 | 642,076 | +2.8% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 642,076 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 259,552, 2.5× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5.31 million | 2.64 million | 9.67 million | 7 |
| 2020s | 1.47 million | 624,587 | 2.40 million | 5 |
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 population at risk of trachoma vs receiving treatment in Zambia?
- Population at risk of trachoma vs receiving treatment in Zambia was 642,076 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population at risk of trachoma vs receiving treatment recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 9.67 million in 2014.
- What is the lowest population at risk of trachoma vs receiving treatment recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 624,587 in 2023.
- How does Zambia rank for population at risk of trachoma vs receiving treatment?
- Zambia ranks 15th out of 57 countries with data for 2024.
- Is population at risk of trachoma vs receiving treatment rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 93.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Population at risk of trachoma vs receiving treatment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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