Total sample population, primary education and below in Zambia
Zambia: Total sample population, primary education and below was 10.13 million in 2015. ▲ Rising
Latest (2015)
10.13 million
Change on year
up 24.0%
World rank
30th
of 108 countries
All-time high
10.13 million
in 2015
All-time low
3.49 million
in 2004
Years of data
9
1998–2015
Total sample population, primary education and below in Zambia, 1998–2015
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
In 2015, total sample population, primary education and below in Zambia stood at 10.13 million. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.
The figure is up 24.0% on the previous year and up 190.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total sample population, primary education and below in Zambia peaked at 10.13 million in 2015 and was at its lowest, 3.49 million, in 2004.
That places Zambia 30th out of 108 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the middle of the range.
Total sample population, primary education and below in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 4.96 million | — |
| 2002 | 5.74 million | +15.8% |
| 2004 | 3.49 million | -39.2% |
| 2006 | 7.71 million | +121.2% |
| 2008 | 6.45 million | -16.4% |
| 2010 | 5.01 million | -22.3% |
| 2012 | 8.31 million | +65.9% |
| 2014 | 8.17 million | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 10.13 million | +24.0% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 10.13 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 8.03 million, 1.3× the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 10.13 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 12.40 million, 82% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.96 million | 4.96 million | 4.96 million | 1 |
| 2000s | 5.85 million | 3.49 million | 7.71 million | 4 |
| 2010s | 7.91 million | 5.01 million | 10.13 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More reference data data for Zambia
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Political opposition, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Elected parliament and government, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Global number of reported disasters by size, gaps filled 0 events (2025)
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate 40.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Free country, gaps filled 1 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, gaps filled 4 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total sample population, primary education and below in Zambia?
- Total sample population, primary education and below in Zambia was 10.13 million in 2015, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest total sample population, primary education and below recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 10.13 million in 2015.
- What is the lowest total sample population, primary education and below recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.49 million in 2004.
- How does Zambia rank for total sample population, primary education and below?
- Zambia ranks 30th out of 108 countries with data for 2015.
- Is total sample population, primary education and below rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 190.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Total sample population, primary education and below. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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