Percentage of territory controlled by government in Zambia
Zambia: Percentage of territory controlled by government was 93.75 in 2025. β¬ Flat
Latest (2025)
93.75
Change on year
down 2.3%
World rank
109th
of 174 countries
All-time high
98.5
in 1964
All-time low
92.11
in 2005
Years of data
62
1964β2025
Percentage of territory controlled by government in Zambia, 1964β2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for percentage of territory controlled by government in Zambia is 93.75, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.3% on the previous year and down 3.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage of territory controlled by government in Zambia peaked at 98.5 in 1964 and was at its lowest, 92.11, in 2005.
Zambia ranks 109th of 174 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 98.5 | 98.5 | 98.5 | 6 |
| 1970s | 98.5 | 98.5 | 98.5 | 10 |
| 1980s | 98.5 | 98.5 | 98.5 | 10 |
| 1990s | 98.5 | 98.5 | 98.5 | 10 |
| 2000s | 95.31 | 92.11 | 98.5 | 10 |
| 2010s | 97.14 | 95.88 | 97.57 | 10 |
| 2020s | 95.62 | 93.75 | 96 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More reference data data for Zambia
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.0386 (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.018 (2026)
- Country level monthly temperature anomalies 0.3261 (2026)
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 19.51 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 19.51 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 19.51 (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5273 (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.2981 (2025)
- Consumer price index 483.32 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is percentage of territory controlled by government in Zambia?
- Percentage of territory controlled by government in Zambia was 93.75 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest percentage of territory controlled by government recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 98.5 in 1964.
- What is the lowest percentage of territory controlled by government recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 92.11 in 2005.
- How does Zambia rank for percentage of territory controlled by government?
- Zambia ranks 109th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is percentage of territory controlled by government rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Percentage of territory controlled by government. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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