Fertility Rate: Zambia
Zambia's fertility rate is currently 4.036 births per woman as of 2024. # Zambia Fertility Rate Zambia's fertility rate stands at 4.
Current (2024)
4.036 births per woman
-1.6% y/y
Peak (1975)
7.421 births per woman
Low (2024)
4.036 births per woman
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Fertility Rate — Zambia
1960 — 2024
Fertility Rate — Zambia
Analysis# Zambia Fertility Rate
Zambia's fertility rate stands at 4.036 births per woman in 2024, representing a dramatic decline from its 1975 peak of 7.421 births per woman. Over the past 64 years, the rate has fallen 41.9 percent, reflecting fundamental shifts in family planning, education, and economic conditions across the country.
The most significant progress has occurred since 2015, when the fertility rate was 4.775 births per woman. The consistent annual decline through 2024 demonstrates sustained momentum toward lower fertility levels. Each year from 2015 onward has recorded decreases ranging from 0.09 to 0.17 births per woman, indicating a steady demographic transition. If this trajectory continues, Zambia's fertility rate will likely stabilize further below current levels in coming years.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.036 births per woman | -1.58% |
| 2023 | 4.101 births per woman | -1.77% |
| 2022 | 4.175 births per woman | -1.67% |
| 2021 | 4.246 births per woman | -1.78% |
| 2020 | 4.323 births per woman | -2.15% |
| 2019 | 4.418 births per woman | -1.65% |
| 2018 | 4.492 births per woman | -1.64% |
| 2017 | 4.567 births per woman | -2.18% |
| 2016 | 4.669 births per woman | -2.22% |
| 2015 | 4.775 births per woman | -2.35% |
| 2014 | 4.89 births per woman | -2.47% |
| 2013 | 5.014 births per woman | -2.38% |
| 2012 | 5.136 births per woman | -2.28% |
| 2011 | 5.256 births per woman | -1.92% |
| 2010 | 5.359 births per woman | -1.72% |
| 2009 | 5.453 births per woman | -1.39% |
| 2008 | 5.53 births per woman | -1.48% |
| 2007 | 5.613 births per woman | -1.16% |
| 2006 | 5.679 births per woman | -0.32% |
| 2005 | 5.697 births per woman | -0.02% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5.698 births per woman | -0.21% |
| 2003 | 5.71 births per woman | -1.11% |
| 2002 | 5.774 births per woman | -1.27% |
| 2001 | 5.848 births per woman | -1.23% |
| 2000 | 5.921 births per woman | -1.28% |
| 1999 | 5.998 births per woman | -1.14% |
| 1998 | 6.067 births per woman | -0.93% |
| 1997 | 6.124 births per woman | -0.94% |
| 1996 | 6.182 births per woman | -0.80% |
| 1995 | 6.232 births per woman | -0.45% |
| 1994 | 6.26 births per woman | -0.60% |
| 1993 | 6.298 births per woman | -0.80% |
| 1992 | 6.349 births per woman | -1.69% |
| 1991 | 6.458 births per woman | -1.66% |
| 1990 | 6.567 births per woman | -1.02% |
| 1989 | 6.635 births per woman | -1.01% |
| 1988 | 6.703 births per woman | -1.40% |
| 1987 | 6.798 births per woman | -1.02% |
| 1986 | 6.868 births per woman | -0.87% |
| 1985 | 6.928 births per woman | -0.66% |
| 1984 | 6.974 births per woman | -0.47% |
| 1983 | 7.007 births per woman | -0.45% |
| 1982 | 7.039 births per woman | -0.48% |
| 1981 | 7.073 births per woman | -0.92% |
| 1980 | 7.139 births per woman | -1.15% |
| 1979 | 7.222 births per woman | -0.99% |
| 1978 | 7.294 births per woman | -0.80% |
| 1977 | 7.353 births per woman | -0.47% |
| 1976 | 7.388 births per woman | -0.44% |
| 1975 | 7.421 births per woman | +0.77% |
| 1974 | 7.364 births per woman | +0.34% |
| 1973 | 7.339 births per woman | +0.53% |
| 1972 | 7.3 births per woman | +0.55% |
| 1971 | 7.26 births per woman | +0.50% |
| 1970 | 7.224 births per woman | +0.61% |
| 1969 | 7.18 births per woman | +0.00% |
| 1968 | 7.18 births per woman | +0.36% |
| 1967 | 7.154 births per woman | +0.22% |
| 1966 | 7.138 births per woman | +0.31% |
| 1965 | 7.116 births per woman | +0.44% |
| 1964 | 7.085 births per woman | +0.35% |
| 1963 | 7.06 births per woman | +0.68% |
| 1962 | 7.012 births per woman | +0.43% |
| 1961 | 6.982 births per woman | +0.50% |
| 1960 | 6.947 births per woman | — |
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