Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Zambia
Zambia: Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual was 4.41 % change on previous year in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
4.41 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 1.8%
World rank
8th
of 121 countries
All-time high
12.76 % change on previous year
in 1968
All-time low
3.54 % change on previous year
in 1997
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Zambia, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Zambia stood at 4.41 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 1.8% on the previous year and down 9.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Zambia peaked at 12.76 % change on previous year in 1968 and was at its lowest, 3.54 % change on previous year, in 1997.
Zambia ranks 8th of 121 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 65 years of available data.
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Zambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 11.28 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 11.3 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1963 | 11.54 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 1964 | 12.76 % change on previous year | +10.6% |
| 1965 | 12.72 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1966 | 12.74 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1967 | 12.74 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 12.76 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1969 | 12.72 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1970 | 7.58 % change on previous year | -40.4% |
| 1971 | 6.74 % change on previous year | -11.0% |
| 1972 | 6.75 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1973 | 6.73 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1974 | 6.74 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1975 | 6.74 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1976 | 6.75 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1977 | 6.73 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1978 | 6.74 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1979 | 6.74 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 6.75 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1981 | 3.81 % change on previous year | -43.5% |
| 1982 | 3.55 % change on previous year | -6.9% |
| 1983 | 3.55 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 3.56 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1985 | 3.55 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1986 | 3.55 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1987 | 3.55 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1988 | 3.56 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1989 | 3.55 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1990 | 3.55 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1991 | 3.55 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 1992 | 3.55 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1993 | 3.54 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1994 | 3.55 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1995 | 3.55 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 3.55 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1997 | 3.54 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1998 | 3.55 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1999 | 3.55 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 3.55 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 4.47 % change on previous year | +25.9% |
| 2002 | 4.89 % change on previous year | +9.3% |
| 2003 | 4.89 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 4.89 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 4.88 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 4.89 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 4.89 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2008 | 4.89 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 4.88 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 4.89 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 4.89 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 4.89 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 4.89 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 4.89 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 4.89 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 4.89 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 4.89 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 4.89 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 4.86 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 4.82 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 4.75 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 2022 | 4.67 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2023 | 4.58 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 2024 | 4.49 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 2025 | 4.41 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12.28 % change on previous year | 11.28 % change on previous year | 12.76 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 6.82 % change on previous year | 6.73 % change on previous year | 7.58 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.9 % change on previous year | 3.55 % change on previous year | 6.75 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.55 % change on previous year | 3.54 % change on previous year | 3.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.71 % change on previous year | 3.55 % change on previous year | 4.89 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.89 % change on previous year | 4.86 % change on previous year | 4.89 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.62 % change on previous year | 4.41 % change on previous year | 4.82 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 5 Malawi 4.49 % change on previous year compare
- 6 Madagascar 4.45 % change on previous year compare
- 7 Ethiopia 4.44 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Somalia 4.39 % change on previous year compare
- 10 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 4.38 % change on previous year compare
- 11 Niger 4.36 % change on previous year compare
More urban development data for Zambia
- Population in the largest city 34.5% (2025)
- Population density 27.88 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 20.24 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million 3.47 million (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per capita 0.1584 units per person (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per square 4.28 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Population in largest city 3.47 million (2025)
- Crude steelmaking capacity 0.1 Tonnes (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological 83.1 Hectares (2020)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Zambia?
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Zambia was 4.41 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 12.76 % change on previous year in 1968.
- What is the lowest population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.54 % change on previous year in 1997.
- How does Zambia rank for population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual?
- Zambia ranks 8th out of 121 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, 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 Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.