- Capital City: Lusaka
- General Information Official Language: English
- Currency: Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)
- Population (2024): 21565793
Political Overview
Government Type
Presidential System
Key Leaders
- President- Hakainde Hichilema
- Vice President- W.K. Mutale Nalumango
Political Stability Index
0.2
International Alliances
- AU, COMESA, Commonwealth, SADC, UN
Economic Overview
GDP (Nominal)
$25.91 billion (2024)
GDP (PPP)
$3,718.70 (2023)
Key Industries
- Mining- Copper
- Cobalt Agriculture
- Manufactutring
Top 5 Importers/Exporters
Export- Switzerland (29%): Copper, precious metals. China (16%): Copper, minerals. Namibia (12%): Processed metals, and minerals. DR Congo (9%): Agricultural products. Singapore (5%): Copper. Import- South Africa (29%): Machinery, refined petroleum. China (14%): Electronics, construction materials. UAE (12%): Petroleum products. India (5%): Pharmaceuticals, machinery.
Social Indicators
Human Development Index
0.569
Literacy Rate
87.5 (2020)
Life Expectancy
61 (2021)
Geopolitical Relevance
Strategic Location
landlocked
Key Conflicts
Border Issues
None as of now
Military Strength
Active Military Personnel: 16,500 Military Spending (% of GDP): 1.4% (2022)
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