Net migration in Zambia
Zambia: Net migration was 6,562 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Zambia, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
In 2025, net migration in Zambia stood at 6,562.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.1% on the previous year and down 59.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Zambia peaked at 49,945 in 2007 and was at its lowest, -47,739, in 1993.
Zambia ranks 47th of 215 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -5,426 | -11,469 | -3,898 | 10 |
| 1970s | -30,906 | -31,672 | -29,515 | 10 |
| 1980s | -20,434 | -36,736 | -3,676 | 10 |
| 1990s | -37,346 | -47,739 | -16,888 | 10 |
| 2000s | 25,001 | -4,338 | 49,945 | 10 |
| 2010s | 18,213 | 8,958 | 25,860 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,200 | -8,566 | 9,521 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More financial sector data for Zambia
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 13.7% (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports 3.29 (2024)
- Net domestic credit 172.45 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net foreign assets 85.43 billion current LCU (2025)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 13.7% (2025)
- Broad money 30.8% (2025)
- Claims on central government, etc. 9.1% (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector 17.0% (2024)
- Official exchange rate 25.28 LCU per US$, period average (2025)
- Claims on central government 3.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Zambia?
- Net migration in Zambia was 6,562 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 49,945 in 2007.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -47,739 in 1993.
- How does Zambia rank for net migration?
- Zambia ranks 47th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.