At year 2026, population distribution of Zambia is:
| Total Population | 22,521,912 | 100% |
|---|---|---|
| Young Population | 9,121,144 | 40.50% |
| Working Age Population | 12,937,365 | 57.44% |
| Elderly Population | 463,403 | 2.06% |
The population growth rate of Zambia in 2026 is 2.77%, sex ratio is 98.1 (98.0 for working age), dependency ratio is 74.1%.
Total population is projected to keep growing through 2100, reaching 64,473,919.
In 2050, the population growth rate of Zambia is 1.73%, sex ratio is 97.6 (97.9 for working age), dependency ratio is 58.2%.
| Median age (2026) | 19.2 years |
|---|---|
| Median age (2050) | 24.6 years |
| Demographic dividend (dependency ratio below 50%) | None between 1950 and 2100 |
| Ageing society (65+ reaches 7%) | 2066 |
| Aged society (65+ reaches 14%) | 2099 |
| Super-aged society (65+ reaches 20%) | Not reached by 2100 |