Population density of the capital city in Zambia
Zambia: Population density of the capital city was 8,481 in 2100. ▼ Falling
Population density of the capital city in Zambia, 2020–2100
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population density of the capital city in Zambia is 8,481, measured in 2100. That is the lowest value across all 17 years on record.
The figure is down 2.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population density of the capital city in Zambia peaked at 10,077 in 2040 and was at its lowest, 8,481, in 2100.
That places Zambia 39th out of 190 countries with data for 2100, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 17 years of available data.
Population density of the capital city in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,585 | — |
| 2025 | 8,910 | +3.8% |
| 2030 | 9,187 | +3.1% |
| 2035 | 9,669 | +5.2% |
| 2040 | 10,077 | +4.2% |
| 2045 | 9,291 | -7.8% |
| 2050 | 9,304 | +0.1% |
| 2055 | 9,579 | +2.9% |
| 2060 | 9,683 | +1.1% |
| 2065 | 9,330 | -3.6% |
| 2070 | 9,242 | -0.9% |
| 2075 | 9,042 | -2.2% |
| 2080 | 9,107 | +0.7% |
| 2085 | 8,788 | -3.5% |
| 2090 | 8,707 | -0.9% |
| 2095 | 8,551 | -1.8% |
| 2100 | 8,481 | -0.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 8,748 | 8,585 | 8,910 | 2 |
| 2030s | 9,428 | 9,187 | 9,669 | 2 |
| 2040s | 9,684 | 9,291 | 10,077 | 2 |
| 2050s | 9,441 | 9,304 | 9,579 | 2 |
| 2060s | 9,507 | 9,330 | 9,683 | 2 |
| 2070s | 9,142 | 9,042 | 9,242 | 2 |
| 2080s | 8,948 | 8,788 | 9,107 | 2 |
| 2090s | 8,629 | 8,551 | 8,707 | 2 |
| 2100s | 8,481 | 8,481 | 8,481 | 1 |
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More population data for Zambia
- 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)
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.516 (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 2.52 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate -1.58 % change on previous year (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled 79,275 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population density of the capital city in Zambia?
- Population density of the capital city in Zambia was 8,481 in 2100, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population density of the capital city recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 10,077 in 2040.
- What is the lowest population density of the capital city recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,481 in 2100.
- How does Zambia rank for population density of the capital city?
- Zambia ranks 39th out of 190 countries with data for 2100.
- Is population density of the capital city rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.6%. 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 Population density of the capital city. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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